Finest TV Selections: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, 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 could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
