Finest TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
