Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
