Prime TV Picks: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
