Finest Small Screen Picks: Seven Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
