Finest Television Picks: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
