Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
