Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
