Prime TV Choices: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
