Prime Television Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
