Top TV Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
