Finest TV Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
