Top TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
