Finest TV Selections: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere