Finest Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
