Finest Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema