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Top Small Screen Choices: Seven Essential Movies This Week

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The Substance Film

The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus


The Woman in Cabin 10

This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix


This Supernatural Story

The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel


Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4


The Black Phone

Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel


The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4


This Espionage Thriller

The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

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