Prime TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
