Top Television Choices: Seven Essential Movies This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. 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 autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
