Top TV Selections: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Coming Week

Top Selection

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix

Presence Film

Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4

This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4

The Spy Mystery

This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere