Top Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
