Top TV Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
