Top TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
