Skip to content
Saturday, October 17, 2026
PureReport delivers unbiased investigative journalism, in-d…

Top Small Screen Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week

Highlighted Choice

This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+


The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform


Presence Film

Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere


Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network


This Creepy Thriller

The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4


The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4


This Espionage Thriller

This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

By

Robert Reeves

Award-winning journalist specializing in data-driven investigations and international policy analysis.

PureReport

Type to search articles.