Top Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother 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 sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
