Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Essential Movies In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
