Top Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week
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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
