Prime Television Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
