Finest TV Choices: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
