Finest TV Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
