Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
