Finest Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel