Prime Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
