Prime Television Selections: Seven Essential Films This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
