Top Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
