Top TV Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
