Top TV Choices: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
