Prime TV Picks: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
