Finest Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
