The first week of 2023 hasn’t seen many exciting releases on HBO Max. Streaming still seems to be in a holiday rhythm and has paid attention to weekly episodes of well-known series, such as call me kat and All American. Despite this, it is worth mentioning the long Philadelphiadirected by Jonathan Demme and starring Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Maary Steenburgen and Antonio Banderas.
The film tells the story of Andrew Beckett, a promising lawyer who works in a traditional office in Philadelphia. One day, he discovers that he has the HIV virus and ends up being fired from his job. Frustrated, he then hires the services of Joe Miller, a prejudiced black lawyer who is forced to face his own fears and prejudices to defend his client and win the case.
Released in 1993, the film won two Oscars, one for Best Actor for Tom Hanks and one for Best Original Song for Streets of Philadelphiaby Bruce Springsteen.
Still talking about movies, fans of Friends will have the opportunity to see Matthew Perry (Chandler) in What Now, My Love?a 1997 feature that tells the story of a New York designer and a Latin American photographer who meet and spend a night together.
The couple soon separates the next morning, but three months later she returns saying that she is pregnant and both will have to find a solution to this unexpected situation. In addition to Perry, Salma Hayek and Tomás Milián complete the cast. Directed by Joan Taylor.
For those who like the saga Lord of the Ringsthe list of releases from HBO Max brings back to the catalog The Two Towers and The return of the king in extended versions. A chance for anyone who wants to revisit the feature films and enjoy even more of the epic story.
Remembering that these are just some of the highlights of the list of HBO Max releases for the week. See the full link below.
All Releases of the Week on HBO Max
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