Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Must-Watch Films This Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
