Prime TV Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
