Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
