Top Small Screen Selections: Seven Essential Films This Coming Week
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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
