Top TV Selections: Seven Essential Films This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
