Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Films This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
