Prime Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
