Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
