Prime Small Screen Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere