Finest Small Screen Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
