The Epiphany Parade, broadcast live on La 1, is one of the most important events for children during the Christmas holidays. Teledeporte and RTVE Play launch a series of daily programs with all the information about the Dakar Rally. For film fans there is a triple offer: an emblematic and unique work by Tim Burton, “Edward Scissorhands”, the excellent version of “King Kong” by Peter Jackson and a great social comedy by Ken Loach, “Finding Eric”.
“King Kong”
5:30 p.m., SyFy
USA-New Zealand, 2005 (180 minutes). Director: Peter Jackson. After the recent catastrophe of Kong: Skull Island, it is fitting to revisit Peter Jackson's approach to the mythical film icon. The director fulfilled a personal dream with a mammoth film that is undoubtedly over-the-top, but contains an exemplary first hour of footage that recaptures the aesthetics of classic cinema. After the appearance of the giant gorilla, the film descends into excess, but in its images you can feel the love that Jackson has for his story, and a precise portrait of the characters shines through, drawn with unparalleled ease.
'Edward with the scissor hands'
5:45 p.m., Be crazy
Edward with the scissor hands. USA, 1990 (100 minutes). Director: Tim Burton. Actors: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest.
Even today, the boldness with which Tim Burton reworked the Frankenstein myth is impressive, thanks to the character of a lovable character created by a scientist who remains incomplete at his death and wields impressive blades instead of hands. Among images of beautiful plasticity, Edward Scissorhands turns out to be a parable about intolerance and a reflection on the transience of feelings that goes beyond words and is disguised as an innocent story.
Parade of the Three Kings
6.25 p.m., La 1 and RTVE Play
The Three Wise Men of the East come to the streets of Madrid with their parade on the most anticipated day of all children during the Christmas holidays. The floats travel along the Paseo de la Castellana to the Plaza de Cibeles, where Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar are present. A walk among a multitude of children at an event narrated by Ana Prada and Àngel Pons.
TVE focuses on the Dakar Rally
9.45 p.m., Teledeporte and RTVE Play
This year, the world's most demanding rally celebrates its 46th edition in Saudi Arabia from today until January 19th, with a total of 12 stages and 14 days of racing. Teledeporte and RTVE Play broadcast a special daily program with all the information about each stage, which includes comments from journalist Judit Florensa, former motorcycle Dakar participant Sara García, six-time enduro world champion and former Dakar participant on motorcycles Iván Cervantes and the participants on the Dakar side-by-side Joan Lascorz.
“Looking for Eric”
10 p.m., Movistar Indie
United Kingdom, 2009 (120 minutes). Director: Ken Loach. Cast: Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, John Henshaw, Stephanie Bishop.
The great Ken Loach never ceases to amaze: “Finding Eric” is a cheerful comedy-drama in which the filmmaker, without abandoning his usual social portraits, shoots a fable about self-improvement, adorned with a touch of football. And no less than with Eric Cantona as the protagonist's guardian angel, a man suffocated by his family obligations and abandoned by his second wife, as well as an unredeemed fan of the footballer. Well, that's what idols are for: in response to your requests, Cantona will leave behind the poster that decorates his room to help him with unbeatable advice. “Looking for Eric” exudes a freshness that would appeal to hundreds of comedies, it presents vivid and precise characters, it relies on the power of camaraderie and, to round off the game, it saves some of the best and greatest pieces of a Cantona, he even plays the trumpet. , and so.
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