Prime Small Screen Choices: Seven Essential Films This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
