Finest Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
