Finest Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Films This Coming Week

Pick of the Week

This Satirical Thriller

The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+


This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix


Presence

The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel


This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network


The Black Phone

Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4


This Dramatic Portrait

In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4


Black Bag

This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema

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