Finest Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
