Finest Television Picks: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
