Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
