Top Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week

Pick of the Week

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform

Presence Film

Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network

The Black Phone

Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel

This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel

This Espionage Thriller

This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema