Are you going to stay home tonight? Then discover with us the films scheduled in prime time on free-to-air and satellite channels.
Among them are sentimental comedies such as The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds or Palm Springs (premiered) with Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.
And there is no shortage of classics that are always worth reviewing such as Psycho signed by the king of yellow Alfred Hitchcock, with Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh.
The titles not to be missed
Blackmail of love – Rai 1, 9.30 pm
Director: Anne Fletcher
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Akerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, Denis O’Hare, Betty White, Oscar Nuñez, Aasif Mandvi, Niecy Nash
Year: 2009
Synopsis: Margaret is a successful executive, who at one point discovers that being a Canadian nationality, she would have to go through some paperwork to stay in the United States. In order not to be forced to return to her native land, she forces her assistant (usually mistreated by her) to marry her. Will the two get along?
Palm Springs-Live as if there were no tomorrow – Rai Movie, 9.10 pm
Director: Max Barbakow
Cast: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, JK Simmons, Meredith Hagner, Camila Mendes, Tyler Hoechlin, Peter Gallagher
Year: 2020
Synopsis: Nyles is stuck at a wedding in Palm Springs and meets Sarah, bridesmaid and black sheep of the family. After being saved from a disastrous toast, Sarah begins to fall for Nyles and her unusual nihilism. But when their impromptu meeting is hampered by a surreal interruption, even Sarah realizes that nothing really matters and start living like there’s no tomorrow.
Psycho – Sky Cinema Collection, 9.15pm
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Year: 1960
Synopsis: Marion Crane works as a clerk in a real estate agency and is entrusted with forty thousand dollars to deposit in the bank. The woman gives in to temptation and runs off with the loot. During the car journey, a violent storm breaks out and Marion decides to stop at a motel for the night. The manager is Norman Bats, a gentle-mannered young man who however hides a restless, indeed disturbing nature.
The other proposals
Welcome President – Nine, 21.25
Director: Riccardo Milani
Cast: Claudio Bisio, Kasia Smutniak, Beppe Fiorello, Remo Girone, Massimo Popolizio, Cesare Bocci, Omero Antonutti, Michele Alhaique, Franco Ravera, Patrizio Rispo, Gianni Cavina, Piera Degli Esposti
Year: 2013
Renegades-Assault commando – 20, 21.05
Director: Steven Which
Cast: Sullivan Stapleton, Charlie Bewley, Sylvia Hoeks, Laura Simic
Year: 2017
A star is born – Warner TV, 9.30pm
Director: Frank Pierson
Cast: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Paul Mazursky
Year: 1976
Compromised spouses – Cine34, 9.00 pm
Director: Francesco Miccichè
Cast: Vincenzo Salemme, Diego Abatantuono, Valeria Bilello, Rosita Celentano
Year: 2019
Together by force – 27, 21.10
Director: Frank Coraci
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Terry Crews, Bella Thorne
Year: 2014
Act of force – Iris, 21.00
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell, Mel Johnson Jr., Michael Champion
Year: 1990
Ghost-Fantasma – La5, 9.10 pm
Director: Jerry Zucker
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn
Year: 1990
Terror at high altitude – Sky, 21.15
Director: Fred Olen Ray
Cast: David Chokachi, Tia Carrere, Meghan McLeod, Tim Abell, Janis Valdez
Year 2012
The father of the bride – La7, 9.30pm
Director: Charles Shyer
Cast: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, Kieran Culkin and Martin Short.
Year: 1991
Journey to the Mysterious Island – Sky Cinema Uno, 9.15pm
Director: Brad Peyton
Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Vanessa Hudgens, Kristin Davis, Luis Guzman
Year 2012