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

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This Satirical Thriller

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix

Presence Film

The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema

This Self-Referential Film

Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4

The Black Phone

Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4

Black Bag

The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema