Top Small Screen Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
