Top TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
