The spectacle is assured this evening with the broadcast of the sequel to “Avatar”, adventures which skilfully surf on new cinema technologies. For the nostalgic, a western with John Wayne or… “Santa Claus is trash” at the theater.
By Frédéric Strauss
Published on December 22, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.
Eyes full: “Avatar: The Way of Water”
After more than a decade of idyllic relationship on Pandora, Neytiri, Jake and their children must flee their home due to a terrible conflict. 20th Century Studios / TSG
A love of classic cinema runs through this blockbuster born of cutting-edge technology, an aquatic (and river) western where the horses are replaced by amphibious dragons. A new triumph for James Cameron, who knew how to compose a family and generous show with incredible images.
At 9:10 p.m. on TF1. Film by James Cameron (USA, 2022). Screenplay: J. Cameron, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. 185mm. VM. With Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington. Rebroadcast.
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“Avatar: The Way of Water”, a large sequel with a more family atmosphere
A western that surprises: “Rio Lobo”
Cord McNally (John Wayne, above) followed Sheriff Cronin's (Bill Williams, below) invitation to Blackthorne. ARD/Degeto
During the Civil War, a colonel loses control of a shipment of gold intended for the Northerners. Peace will bring the hour of his vengeance. It's the film of farewells: those of Howard Hawks at the cinema and those of the so-called classic western, which is made for the occasion surprisingly feminist and vibrant.
At 9 p.m. on Arte. Film by Howard Hawks (USA, 1970). 130 mins. VM. With John Wayne and Jorge Rivero. Rebroadcast.
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“Rio Lobo”: a twilight western with an ever more charismatic John Wayne
It's all there: “Santa Claus is trash”
Thierry Lhermitte and Anémone, actors of the Splendid troupe. LAGARDERE STUDIOS DISTRIBUTION
Having become a respectable television archive and a museum piece for comedy historians, the recording of Santa Claus…, which was given at the Théâtre du Splendid in 1981, is a real party. The actors of Splendid are there, like the lines that Jean-Marie Poiré's film will soon make legendary.
At 9 p.m. on France 4. Show recorded at the Théâtre du Splendid in 1981. Director: Philippe Galland. With Anémone, Thierry Lhermitte, Marie-Anne Chazel, Gérard Jugnot.
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“Santa Claus is trash” at the Théâtre du Splendid: a play that has become cult
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