Finest TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Week

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The Substance Film

The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+

This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix

Presence

Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4

This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4

Black Bag

This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema