Prime Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
