Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
