Top Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
