Finest Television Choices: 7 Essential Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively 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 writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere