Prime Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
