Finest Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead

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The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

This Mystery Thriller

This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform

Presence

The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere

This Self-Referential Film

Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4

The Black Phone

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4

Black Bag

This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere