Finest Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
