Finest TV Choices: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema