Prime TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema