Top Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
