Finest TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere