Finest Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week

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This Satirical Thriller

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+


The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix


Presence Film

Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema


The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network


The Black Phone

The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel


The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4


The Spy Mystery

This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

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