Top Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
