Prime Television Selections: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
