Finest Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
