Finest TV Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
