Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
