Top Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Films This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
