Top TV Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
