Prime TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
