What’s on TV today? Saturday May 20, 2023

3:15 p.m. / Be crazy

‘Phenomenon’

Whats on TV today Saturday May 20 2023

United States, 1996 (123 minutes). Directed by Jon Turtletaub. Cast: John Travolta, Kydra Sedwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, Richard Kiley.

John Travolta, an actor who has returned to Hollywood stardom thanks to his work in Pulp Fiction, completely changes role to give life to a simple man who life has given the tremendous gift of giving him a gift that will make him 37 years old Denied for years: the genius. Too incredible a screenplay for a film that, despite everything, found the approval of American audiences. It can be seen.

15.30 / The sixth

‘The Core’

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the core. United States-United Kingdom, 2003 (129 minutes). Directed by Jon Amiel. Cast: Aaron Eckhar, Hilary Swank, Stanley Tucci.

Sommersby’s director turns to disaster cinema. With a cast of proven quality, Jon Amiel speculates on the hypothesis that the Earth’s core will stop rotating, leading to a series of dire consequences for life on the surface (the Golden Gate is sinking, the walls of the Coliseum…). A novel idea, but with a staging to be seen.

15.40 / Four

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. United States, 2017 (129 minutes). Directors: Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. Cast: Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Kaya Scodelario, Geoffrey Rush.

Fifth part of the advertising saga starring Johnny Depp. Now Captain Jack Sparrow is searching for Poseidon’s trident, a powerful artifact that gives its owner control of the seas, pursued by Captain Salazar and his crew. The person responsible for giving life to this dark character is the Spaniard Javier Bardem, who manages to give him exactly the fantastic touch that the story requires. It’s far from the best, but it achieves its primary goal: entertainment.

17.27 / MCT

“The wind that shakes the barley”

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The wind that shakes the barley. United Kingdom-Spain, 2006 (121 minutes). Director: Ken Loach. Cast: Liam Cunningham, Cillian Murphy, Padraic Delaney.

Ken Loach returns to cinema that dominates best: social denunciation. In this powerful and critical film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, he addresses part of the Irish independence process, the confrontation with England and the ensuing civil war, examining the effects of war on people and their dehumanization . Terrific.

18.30 / Movistar premieres

“Rogue”

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Spain, 2022 (96 minutes). Directed by Daniel Guzman. Cast: Joaquin Gonzalez, Luis Tosar, Daniel Guzman, Luis Zahera.

After his debut with the award-winning A cambio de nada (Goya for Best New Director), Daniel Guzmán returns behind the camera to direct this neighborhood comedy. Starring three good-hearted louts who breathe life into the novel, Joaquín González (in whose life the film is inspired), who plays himself, the ever-effective Luis Tosar, and Guzmán himself. A well-made portrait of grotesque Spain, in where rogues, lies and Cañí humor reign supreme. All very sincere.

9 p.m. / DAZN

Barcelona welcome Real Sociedad

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Barcelona, ​​​​​​deserved champions of this edition of LaLiga after beating Espanyol (2-4) at home last week, welcome Real Sociedad at home with the idea of ​​celebrating after the overflow final in Cornellà-El Prat. For their part, the Basque team would like to complete their Champions League entry next season and stay away from Villarreal. In addition, four other First Division games will be played, Girona-Villarreal (Movistar LaLiga, 2:00 p.m.), Athletic Club-Celta de Vigo (DAZN, 4:15 p.m.), Getafe-Elche (DAZN, 6:30 p.m.). ). ) and Almería-Mallorca (Movistar LaLiga, 18:30). .

21.30 / 1

The drama of the refugees in the “Weekly Report”

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Recent international crises such as the war in Ukraine or the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan have led to the arrival of thousands of refugees in Europe and in particular in Spain, which has taken in more than 2,000 Afghans and more than 170,000 Ukrainians. 90,000 are still here. Tonight, Informe Semanal’s report, A New Life Ahead, offers a look at the situation of thousands of refugees who have arrived in Europe following the recent international crises. In its second report, “Los últimos de Guantánamo,” a team from the program travels to the controversial prison, whose name still evokes abuse and torture 20 years later. It is not easy to get to or enter this prison, which still houses thirty prisoners today.

21.45 / The sixth

‘the sixth Explica!’ enter campaign

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With a week to go before local and regional elections, laSexta Xplica finds itself in an election campaign that will decide matters as important as the future of health, education and housing. José Yélamo welcomes José Luis Ábalos, Celia Villalobos, Tania Sánchez and Anna Grau to the set so they can try to clear the doubts of a group of citizens. Four experienced politicians who know the ins and outs of an election campaign very well and try to address all the concerns of the citizens. In addition, the program analyzes how the increase in tourist housing is affecting the rental market and we look back to examine the relationship between the jet set and the world of politics.

22.00 / #0

‘Battleship’

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United States, 2012 (130 minutes). Director: Peter Berg. Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Rihanna.

The popular board game “Sink the Fleet” is being filmed by Peter Berg (Hancock), but now it comes to a fight between the US Navy and an alien fleet. Action on land, sea and in the air for a story that subordinates everything, including the performances, to its spectacular visual pyrotechnics.

22.00 / Telecinco

Part Five of Got Talent: All-Stars

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Some of the most outstanding artists who have conquered the juries and audiences of Got Talent in its various worldwide versions will compete in the fifth audition of the program for a spot in the grand finale of Got Talent: All-Stars, starring actor and comedian Carlos Areces as guest star of the jury. The actor from El Pueblo will be in charge of choosing one of the two finalists of the night, and Paula Echevarría will be in charge of choosing the second among the three most voted by the audience on set.

22.05 / 1

‘No Reservations’

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No reservations. United States, 2007 (105 minutes). Directed by Scott Hicks. Cast: Catherine Zeta Jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin.

The director of the very interesting film “Shine” adapts the earlier German hit “Delicious Martha” by Sandra Nettelbeck with the leading role of Catherine Zeta-Jones (here a brilliant, work-obsessed, reserved and living with no private life brilliant cook). The result: a culinary comedy with little salt.

22.10 / antenna 3

David Bisbal returns to La Voz Kids

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New night of blind auditions for La Voz Kids, where David Bisbal reunites with his teammates and takes his coaching chair after being replaced by Pablo López in the first parts of this edition. This fifth gala will host a Eurojunior candidate from Georgia who came to Spain to take part in the programme, a person from the audience who thought she had not been selected and a true fan of Sebastian Yatra. In addition, the participant will experience a unique moment singing with her idol and Aitana. The gala will feature several talents who have performed at other events and need to show they have what it takes to be artists.

10:30 p.m. / Be crazy

‘Prometheus’

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United States, 2012 (124 minutes). Director: Ridley Scott. Cast: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron.

Three decades after one of his masterpieces, Ridley Scott returns to the world of Alien. And all this with a visual spectacle that will delight fans of special effects. But and here’s the problem: your interpretations and everything else fall short of the original and unfortunately also of expectations.

24.00 / The 2nd

Science fiction masterpieces

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Time travel, to the past or to the future, is one of the recurring themes of science fiction and is the protagonist of this week’s theme night. Various authors have used this theme in their works to predict the future or to change our past. Entitled The Fascinating Time Machine, the themed evening includes the documentaries Marty and Doc, the story of a phenomenon that shows how Back to the Future, director Robert Zemeckis’ legendary film, hasn’t aged at all since its premiere and the film crew shines traveling in an infinite time loop of red carpets and photographers; and Isaac Asimov, a message to the future that shows how, for Asimov, science fiction writers can help us see into the future because their works tirelessly repeat the same question : Where are we going?

0.20 / neox

‘Valkyrie’

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United States, 2008 (120 minutes). Director: Bryan Singer. Cast: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson.

In the midst of World War II, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg managed to change the course of history with a conspiracy to eliminate Hitler and end the conflict. The blockbuster Tom Cruise brings this soldier to life in a remarkable volume that is based on real events and proves some of its effectiveness through the careful staging and good rhythm that filmmaker Bryan Singer imposes on all the footage.

0.20/AMC

‘The silence of the Lambs’

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Silence of the Lambs. United States, 1990 (114 minutes). Directed by Jonathan Demme. Cast: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn.

Jonathan Demme delves into the intricate psychology of a criminal to find a mysterious killer who is sending the city into shock. Outstanding performance, particularly from Anthony Hopkins, a good screenplay after the literary namesake of Thomas Harris and careful setting are the pillars of this brilliant film, which won the Oscars for best picture, best actress, best actress, best director and best adapted screenplay won. Very good.

2.00 / Movistar premieres

“Swim free”

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blueback Australia, 2022 (102 minutes). Directed by Robert Connolly. Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell, Eric Bana.

Two years after producing “The Dry Years,” a suspenseful dramatic intrigue starring Eric Bana (who plays a small but intense role here), Robert Connolly directs this emotional family drama with an environmental message, based on a book by Tim Winton A Mother and a daughter who share a passion for the sea and fight to defend the Australian Reef and Coast. A statement about the fragility of the marine environment, plagued by climate change and excessive fishing, seasoned to perfection with spectacular underwater photography.

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