Finest Small Screen Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle 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
