Top TV Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
