Finest Television Selections: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
