Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel