Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema