Prime TV Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
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The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
