Prime Small Screen Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
