Finest Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
