Prime Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
