Finest TV Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
