Finest Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
