Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
