Finest Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
