🔗 Share this article Top Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead Highlighted Choice This Satirical Thriller Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus The Woman in Cabin 10 This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix Presence Film Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4 Black Bag The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere