Prime Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
