Top Small Screen Selections: Seven Essential Movies This Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device โ representing the ghost โ follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects โ including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
