Finest Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
