Finest Small Screen Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
