🔗 Share this article Finest Small Screen Choices: Seven Essential Films In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week This Satirical Thriller Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix Presence Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere This Self-Referential Film Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4 The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4 The Spy Mystery The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere