Top Small Screen Picks: Seven Essential Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
