Finest Television Selections: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
