Prime Television Choices: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
