Finest Small Screen Picks: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Coming Week

Pick of the Week

The Substance Film

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus

This Mystery Thriller

This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform

Presence Film

Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4

The Black Phone Horror

Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel

Black Bag

The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere