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Finest TV Selections: Seven Essential Movies In the Days Ahead

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This Satirical Thriller

The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus


This Mystery Thriller

This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix


This Supernatural Story

Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel


Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4


The Black Phone

Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel


The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel


This Espionage Thriller

This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere

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Matthew Preston

Lena Visser is an urban planner and writer passionate about the overlooked edges of cities, with a background in spatial design.

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