Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
