Prime TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
