Top Small Screen Picks: Seven Essential Movies In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
