Prime Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
