Finest TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
