Finest Television Choices: Seven Essential Films This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
