Prime Small Screen Picks: Seven Essential Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere