Finest Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
