Prime Small Screen Picks: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
