Top Television Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week
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The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
