Prime Television Selections: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
