Top Small Screen Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
