Finest Small Screen Picks: Seven Must-Watch Films This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema