Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel