Finest Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
