Finest Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
