Prime Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
