Top TV Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
