Prime Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
