Finest TV Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
