Top TV Picks: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
