Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Essential Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
