Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Essential Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
