Top TV Selections: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
