Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
