Top TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
