Top Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema