Finest TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
