Top Small Screen Selections: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
