Finest Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
