Top TV Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
