Top Television Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
