Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
