Prime TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Films This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
