Finest Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
