Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Essential Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
