Top Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
