Top TV Choices: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
