Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
