Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Essential Films This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
