Top Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
