Top Small Screen Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies This Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
