Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
