Finest Television Choices: 7 Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
