Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
