Prime Small Screen Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
