Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
