Finest TV Selections: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
