Top TV Selections: Seven Essential Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
