Top Television Picks: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
