Prime Television Choices: Seven Essential Films This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of 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
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
