Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
