Saturday TV Highlights: Classic Cinema and Modern Comedies
This television column from Le Soir reviews four notable film broadcasts scheduled for Saturday. The lineup features two highly acclaimed classics receiving four-star ratings. Henry King's 1939 western "The Beloved Brigand" (Jesse James), starring Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda, airs on Arte at 1:30 p.m., noted as the first Technicolor western. Federico Fellini's 1960 masterpiece "La Dolce Vita," featuring the iconic kiss between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg, is shown on France 3 at 12:25 a.m. Additionally, two contemporary films receive three-star ratings. The animated sequel "Despicable Me 3" (2017) airs on AB3 Channel at 8:15 p.m., praised for its Minion-centric humor and James Bond references. Simultaneously, Laurent Tirard's romantic comedy "A Man Up to the Task" (2016), starring Jean Dujardin and Virginie Efira, broadcasts on RTL Plug. This French remake of the Argentine film "Corazón de León" is described as a charming, albeit clichéd, entry in the romantic comedy genre. The article serves as a curated guide for viewers interested in a mix of cinematic history and modern entertainment.
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Saturday TV Highlights: Classic Cinema and Modern Comedies
This television column from Le Soir reviews four notable film broadcasts scheduled for Saturday. The lineup features two highly acclaimed classics receiving four-star ratings. Henry King's 1939 western "The Beloved Brigand" (Jesse James), starring Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda, airs on Arte at 1:30 p.m., noted as the first Technicolor western. Federico Fellini's 1960 masterpiece "La Dolce Vita," featuring the iconic kiss between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg, is shown on France 3 at 12:25 a.m. Additionally, two contemporary films receive three-star ratings. The animated sequel "Despicable Me 3" (2017) airs on AB3 Channel at 8:15 p.m., praised for its Minion-centric humor and James Bond references. Simultaneously, Laurent Tirard's romantic comedy "A Man Up to the Task" (2016), starring Jean Dujardin and Virginie Efira, broadcasts on RTL Plug. This French remake of the Argentine film "Corazón de León" is described as a charming, albeit clichéd, entry in the romantic comedy genre. The article serves as a curated guide for viewers interested in a mix of cinematic history and modern entertainment.
Le Soir