Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
