Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
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The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
