Top TV Picks: 7 Essential Films This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema