Prime Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
