Top TV Picks: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
