Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
