Weekly premiere highlights: 'Day of Patriots' and 'Barrabás', starting August 4th
This Week's Movie Highlights at Play
We're excited to share with you the cinematic gems that are gracing our screens this week at Play. Here's a sneak peek at the two standout films you won't want to miss.
1. The Player (1992)
Step into the world of Hollywood's backstabbing politics in this satirical black comedy-drama directed by Robert Altman. The story follows a studio executive navigating the treacherous waters of the film industry, with Tim Robbins, Richard E. Grant, and Cynthia Stevenson delivering captivating performances. Catch it on Wednesday at 6pm.
2. The Smiling Lieutenant (Precode Musical, US)
Escape into the world of music and laughter with this Ernst Lubitsch classic, featuring the legendary Maurice Chevalier. Despite its lighthearted tone, the film carries an undercurrent of complexity, as Chevalier reportedly grappled with personal grief during filming. Don't miss it on Friday at 4pm.
In addition to these films, we've got a host of exciting TV series and movies lined up for August 2025, including "Peacemaker: Season 2", "Alien: Earth", and "Aftermath". For more details on these upcoming premieres, feel free to ask!
But for this week, let's delve into two other films that are making their way to our screens:
The Lost Homeland
This moving drama, set in Serbia in 1996, follows a 15-year-old boy named Stefan as he becomes embroiled in student protests against the Milosevic regime. Alain, a hypochondriac who believes he is going to die, is another central character in this gripping tale. Catch it on La 2 and Play on Thursday 7th August at 10:00 PM.
The Man from Laramie
Set at an old stagecoach station, this western drama is filled with suspense and action. A briefcase full of dollars and three hired killers arrive at the station, leading to a tense standoff. The story takes a dramatic turn when the station is attacked by Indians. Tune in to La 2 and Play on Monday 4th August at 10:40 AM to witness the action unfold.
Meanwhile, in the films "I Want Him Dead" and "The Perfect Couple", we encounter interesting characters like Clayton, a frontier guide, and Alain, a hypochondriac husband. In "My Song is for You", two friends decide to leave their hometown and move to Madrid to pursue a career in entertainment. Lastly, "Barabbas" tells the biblical epic story of a criminal named Barabbas, whose life was affected by the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
- Delving further into our entertainment offerings, don't forget about the upcoming premiere of "The Lost Homeland" on La 2 and Play, a moving drama that falls under the category of law-related movies.
- For those interested in period dramas, "The Man from Laramie" on La 2 and Play also falls under the category of movies-and-tv, offering a captivating western tale filled with action and suspense.
