Prime Small Screen Choices: Seven Essential Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
