Top Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
