Timeless Masterpiece by Paul Newman, Shark Thriller, and the True Account of Maureen Kearney's Life.
Here's a selection of some killer flicks diving from the mythical Old West outlaws to the pulse-pounding contemporary dramas and thrillers to keep you on the edge of your seat. This week, our streaming platform Play is dishing up a cinematic lineup loaded with contrasts, perfect for those film enthusiasts who love both epic stories and intimate tales. The streaming giant is gathering heavy hitters like Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Jason Statham, or Veronica Forque in a variety of genres that'll stir up your emotions, make you think, and offer some uncompromising entertainment. Here's what you won't want to miss – buckle up!
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Monday, June 9, at 10:00 PM on La 2 and our streaming platform Play)
Featuring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor. With an elderly patriarch of a rich Southern family nearing his end, tension fills the air. One of his sons, Brick, walks the tightrope of indecisiveness and apathy, drowning himself in booze and ignoring the family's turmoil, but Maggie, Brick's wife, isn't content just standing by while watching his self-destruction. The other son, Gooper, is as ambitious and scheming as his wife.
Meg (Monday, June 9, at 11:30 PM on La 2 and our streaming platform Play)
A deep-sea research submersible gets nailed by a giant monster and winds up crippled at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean's deepest trench, leaving the crew trapped. Time's ticking, and a Chinese oceanographer, Dr. Chang, ropes in Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham), a deep-sea salvage specialist, despite his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing) believing she can rescue the crew on her own.
Easy Target (Thursday, June 12, at 10:00 PM on La 2 and our streaming platform Play)
Based on the true events, this film spotlights Maureen Kearney, a union representative for a multinational nuclear power company. She blew the whistle on under-the-table deals that rocked the French nuclear industry and faced off against government ministers and industry leaders all by herself to expose the scandal and secure over 50,000 jobs. Her life takes a turn when she's brutally attacked in her own home.
X (Friday, June 13, at 10:35 PM on La 2 and our streaming platform Play)
This dark and gritty urban thriller takes us on a tour of Madrid's seedier side. The story begins with the murder of a police inspector under mysterious circumstances, leading to an investigation swirling with tensions, secrets, and jaw-dropping twists. With a brooding atmosphere and a visual style reminiscent of film noir, the movie delves into the depths of corruption, morality, and the murky world of power. Starring Juan Díaz, Natalia Dicenta, and Daniel Freire.
La vida alegre (Friday, June 13, at 12:34 AM on La 2 and our streaming platform Play)
Ana (Veronica Forque) joins a sexually transmitted disease clinic against her husband Antonio's (A. Resines) will, who's a doctor and advisor to the Minister of Health (Miguel Rellán). At the clinic, Ana encounters an array of marginalized characters who seek her help.
Niebla y sol (Sunday, June 15, at 12:40 AM on La 2 and our streaming platform Play)
Isabel, Jaime's wife, decides to retreat from the world of composition, but not before composing a stunning ballet for dancers Antonio and Rosario. While Isabel reconnects with an old flame who asks her to rejoin him, her health deteriorates to the point that she pens a heartfelt letter to her husband asking for forgiveness for past mistakes.
In the realm of movies-and-tv entertainment, 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof', starring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor, delves into a family's tumultuous dynamics on Monday, June 9, at 10:00 PM, streamable on Play.
Jason Statham's action-packed urban thriller 'Meg' also joins the lineup on Play, alongside Li Bingbing, as they face a giant sea creature on Monday, June 9, at 11:30 PM.
