Finest TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
