Top Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
