Finest Television Picks: 7 Essential Films This Coming Week
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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
