Finest Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere