Finest Small Screen Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema