Prime Television Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
