Prime Small Screen Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
