Prime TV Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
