Finest Small Screen Choices: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
