Finest TV Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema