Prime Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere