Finest TV Picks: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame 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 celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
