Finest Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
