Prime Television Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
