Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Essential Films This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
