Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
