Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
