Top TV Choices: 7 Essential Movies This Coming Week

Top Selection

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus

This Mystery Thriller

This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix

Presence

Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network

The Black Phone Horror

Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4

This Espionage Thriller

This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel