Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Essential Movies This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema