FilmWeek: Recent Episodes
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FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.
The topic:
In a follow up to her book But Have You Read the Book?, author Kristen Lopez focuses on romance movies that were adapted from or inspired by famous works of literature. From beloved classics like Anna Karenina to modern cult favorites like Bridget Jones’ Diary, But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition will give you the perfect reading (and corresponding watch) list for the summer.
Guest:
Kristen Lopez, freelance entertainment journalist and author of the new book But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition
The topic:
Larry Mantle and the critics discuss the confusing intricacies at play in the society of One Night Only and the impressive storytelling and meta-commentary behind writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s latest film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Larry also reminisces on his interview with Anthony Bourdain following Kitchen Confidential. That time in Bourdain’s life is portrayed in the new biopic Tony.
The films:
One Night Only, Wide Release
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, In Select Theaters
Tony, In Select Theaters
Ice Cream Man, Wide Release
Mr. Hero, In Select Theaters
Cookie Queens, In Select Theaters
Olmo, In Select Theaters
The Last House, Streaming on Netflix
Above and Below, Available on VOD Aug 25
The critics:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’
Tim Cogshell, film critic at the Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com
The topic:
Don’t understand the 70mm IMAX craze for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? LAist host Julia Paskin talked to Taylor Umphenour, one of L.A.’s top IMAX projectionists, on FilmWeek to understand why the format is becoming a filmmaker favorite and why audiences are clamoring to theaters to see The Odyssey in the largest format possible.
Guest:
Taylor Umphenour, IMAX projectionist
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The topic:
Julia Paskin and the LAist film critics talk about the fourth installment to the Tom Holland Spider-Man series that takes an introspective look at the superhero, and they applaud Olivia Wilde’s performance as a sexually dominant boss in Gregg Araki’s new film I Want Your Sex.
The films:
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Wide Release
I Want Your Sex, Wide Release
Wild Inside, In Select Laemmle Theaters
Everybody Calls Me Mike, Available on Indiepix
The Samurai and the Prisoner, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
The Best Pizza is in LA, Available on VOD
Middle Life, Laemmle Glendale
The critics:
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for LAist
Maureen Lee Lenker
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The topic:
Julia Paskin and the LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Motor City, In Select Theaters
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, Streaming on Paramount+
Her Private Hell, Wide Release
Hadestown: The Musical, In Select Theaters
Sheep in the Box, AMC Century City|Expands to more theaters July 31
Nothing to See Here: Watts, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, In Select Theaters
Cruel Hands, Laemmle Glendale & Available on VOD
The Kidnapping of Arabella, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Laemmle NoHo
The Dink, Streaming on Apple TV+
Lars Shrike Walks the Night, Streaming on Digital
Correction: In the original broadcast for the review for American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, Lou Diamond Phillips was incorrectly credited for the role of 'El Pachuco' in the 1978 Mark Taper production of 'Zoot Suit'. The character 'El Pachuco' was played by Edward James Olmos.
The critics:
Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor
Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com
Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
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The topic:
The documentary Nothing to See Here: Watts takes viewers through the lives of community members as they experience violence, decades long gang rivalries, and neglect from city services.
How it was made: Twenty participants were given iPhones to film themselves and their community over three years. The filmmakers included gang members, community activists, students, victims of violence, and police officers. They all later came together to decide what ultimately made the final cut.
The first screening: The first screening of the film was presented to active members of the rival gangs in Watts in an effort to bring about talks of peace. We see the discussions unfold as decades long rivalries come to a halt to protect their collective community.
Guests:
Cornelius Wills, gang interventionist and mentor with Soledad Enrichment Action and Bounty Hunter Blood gang member
Quiana Williams, mother of Sean Reynolds, a student who was shot in Watts
Tim Pearce, retired LAPD gang officer who served in Watts and South Central LA
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The topic:
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
The Odyssey, Wide Release
Reading Lolita in Tehran, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
The Floaters, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Horsegirls, Laemmle NoHo
Remake, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Sherman’s March, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Heartstopper Forever, Streaming on Netflix
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The topic:
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is turning out to be the event of the summer, with screenings selling out at theaters a year in advance. Nolan shares how he adapted the Greek epic for a modern audience.
On what makes a successful adaptation: “If somebody watching the film who read the poem in high school or something, who doesn’t know it that well but knows it pretty well — if that person feels that my additions or my allusions actually were from the poem, then I think I've succeeded.”
The dialogue: “I’m not having the actors speak with mid-Atlantic or some British accents the way Hollywood in the 50s or 60s often did… We want it to be more accessible than that.”
The sound and score: “[Ludwig Göransson] is trying to create a soundscape that is as much a part of the sense of place as the sound effects. So in a way we’re trying to blur the boundaries completely between music and sound effects.”
New technology: “This blimping system, it’s essentially a high-tech box you put the [70MM IMAX] camera in and it silences it. And so for the first time ever, we could do the entire film that way.”
Does the format matter? “They’re all drawn from this massive negative, so they can be as sharp and clear as possible. We’re able to fill the screen with the brightest and clearest image no matter what format you see it in.
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The topic:
Horror movies are having a moment. Two of this year's greatest box office successes are two horror films, each from unknown directors with non-IP scripts and relatively small budgets.
A horror darling: Obsession is the unexpected runaway hit of the summer, having grossed over $400 million worldwide on less than $1 million budget. Now almost two months out from its initial release, it is still playing in theaters nationwide.
Another hit: Backed by the studio A24, Backrooms had a budget of $10 million and has grossed almost $350 million worldwide. Some of its success can be attributed to it being based on a popular 4Chan post that sparked a webseries and several internet games.
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for LAist, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’
Christy Lemire, film critic for LAist, and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ YouTube and podcast series
Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com
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The topic:
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Evil Dead Burn, Wide Release
Moana, Wide Release
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Wide Release
Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World, At Select Laemmle Theaters
Night Nurse, In Select Theaters
The Isolate Thief, In Select Theaters
Mockbuster, Laemmle Glendale & Available on Digital & VOD
The American Southwest, Available on Digital and VOD
Barrio Triste, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA] & American Cinematheque’s Los Feliz 3
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The topic:
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Minions & MonstersWide Release
Young WashingtonWide Release
Romería Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Enola Holmes 3Streaming on Netflix
ReelingAvailable on Digital & VOD Tues. July 7
Drunken Noodles Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]|Laemmle NoHo
Lockbox In Select Theaters
The Get Out Available on Digital & VOD
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The critics:
Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Christy Lemire, film critic for LAist, and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ YouTube and podcast series
Claudia Puig, film critic for LAist and program director for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The topic:
Criterion released two director-approved 4k restorations for John Waters’ 1988 film Hairspray and his 1977 film Desperate Living. The disc releases include exclusive commentary tracks from Waters and some of the actors as well as bonus interviews.
Waters’ trash cinema: Known for his provocative, camp films, Waters is considered one of the formative directors of gay cinema. His ‘trash trilogy’ of Pink Flamingos (1972), Female Trouble (1974) and Desperate Living (1977) showcased taboos and profanity that garnered Waters a cult following.
Mainstream attempt: But he also brought in a more mainstream audience with his much more tame and accessible film Hairspray (1988) about an overweight teen in Baltimore who dreams of being on a local TV show that features adolescents dancing. And you can’t talk about Waters without talking about his frequent collaborator and drag performer Divine, featured in a majority of Waters’ films. Divine played Tracy’s mother Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. It was his last film role before he died.
Guest:
John Waters, American filmmaker known for his gay, cult classic films that delve into ‘trash’ and taboo
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The topic:
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Supergirl Wide Release
The Invite In Select Theaters|Expands Wide July 10
Jackass: Best and Last Wide Release
Lucky Strike Wide Release
Coroner to the Stars Laemmle Glendale|Available on Digital & VOD July 14
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle NoHo
Animals in War Available on Digital & VOD|Streaming on Film Movement Plus
Maddie's Secret In Select Theaters
Woody Guthrie and The Ghost of Tom Joad Today Streaming on PBS SoCal
The critics:
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for LAist, and Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor
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The topic:
The new documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man shines a spotlight on the man behind some of America's most famous singer-songwriters.
The man: Asher started as a performer himself in the 60s pop duo Peter and Gordon. Despite some hit songs, Asher decided to step off the stage and became a producer and manager for acts including James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Carole King, just to name a few.
The documentary: The new documentary chronicling Asher's life is directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine. The film includes exclusive interviews with Asher.
You can see Peter Asher: Everywhere Man at the Laemmle Royal in West LA and the Laemmle NoHo in North Hollywood.
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The topic:
Austin Cross and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Manuel Betancourt, and Katie Walsh review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Toy Story 5Wide Release
The Death of Robin Hood Wide Release
Girls Like GirlsWide Release
Leviticus In Select Theaters
EnongoStreaming on Indie Pix Unlimited
Rose of Nevada Landmark Nuart [West LA]
She's the He Laemmle Glendale|Lumiere Music Hall [West LA]
Burt Available on Digital & VOD
Color BookLandmark Pasadena Playhouse|Streaming on Netflix
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The topic:
The new film Burt tells the story of Burt Berger, a 69-year-old musician in LA living with Parkinson's who reconnects with an adult son he never knew he had. The film was shot over seven days in Los Angeles on a micro-budget of $7,000.
A personal story: Director and co-writer of the film, Joe Burke’s own father is living with Parkinson’s. A portion of the proceeds will go to Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles.
Where to watch: Burt is available on VOD on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Guest:
Joe Burke, co-writer and director of the film Burt
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Christy Lemire, and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Disclosure Day, Wide Release
Jinsei, In Select Theaters
The Furious, In Select Theaters
The Little Sister, Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
I am Frankelda, Laemmle Glendale & Streaming on Netflix
Stop! That! Train!, Wide Release
Boy George & Culture Club, Available on Digital & VOD
Underland, Laemmle Glendale
This Tempting Madness, Available on Digital & VOD
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The topic:
Documentary Magazine, published by the International Documentary Association (IDA), released a list of what it determined to be the 25 greatest documentaries of the 21st Century.
How the list was made: Documentary polled 300 documentary filmmakers and producers, critics, programmers, and academics, asking them to name three documentaries they deemed the “greatest.” Each documentary had to be released after January 1, 2000.
Notable picks: Joshua Oppenheimer’s The Act of Killing (2012) sits in the number spot, garnering the most votes. Other films that made the list include No Other Land (2024), the most recent release on the list, and The Gleaners and I (2000), the oldest release.
Guest: Manuel Betancourt, film critic for LAist and assistant editor of Documentary Magazine. He also contributes regularly to Variety and The AV Club
Check out Documentary’s full list here.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Masters of the Universe, Wide Release
Renoir, Laemmle Nuart [West LA]
Scary Movie, Wide Release
Carolina Caroline, In Select Theaters
The Currents, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Time and Water, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Glendale
Office Romance, Streaming on Netflix
Savage House, Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle Town Center [Encino]|The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana]
Chum, Laemmle Glendale|Available on VOD
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The Topic:
Marilyn Monroe’s life and career has been dissected and displayed for almost a century. But for such a pervasive and enduring figure, Monroe’s true internal life remains mysterious: was she forced into her “dumb blonde,” “bimbo” persona, or did she use it to her advantage? Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in-between.
The exhibit: In honor of what would be her 100th birthday, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures attempts to portray Monroe as she was with their exhibition Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon. The exhibition displays Monroe’s most famous costumes and other paraphernalia from her most iconic films as well as personal items that may help reveal the woman behind the camera.
Details: The exhibition opens May 31st and will run through February 28, 2027. You can find more information here.
The guest: Sophia Serrano, associate curator for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures who curated the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy LemireandWade Major, along with guest critic William Bibbianireview this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Backrooms, Wide Release
Power Ballad, In Select Theaters| Expands wide June 5
Pressure, Wide Release
The Last Viking, Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Available on digital & VOD
Propeller One-Way Night Coach, Streaming on Apple TV+
Ask E. Jean, Landmark Nuart [West LA]
Been Here Stay Here, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]|Laemmle Glendale
Rafa, Streaming on Netflix
The Breadwinner, Wide Release
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Lael Loewenstein and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The Films:
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, Wide Release
Tuner, AMC Grove & AMC Century City|Expands May 29
I Love Boosters, Wide Release
Passenger, Wide Release
Ladies First, Streaming on Netflix
Saccharine, In Select Theaters
The Travel Companion, Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
Diamonds, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Magic Hour, Landmark Nuart [West LA]
Stolen Kingdom, Laemele Glendale|Available on Digital & VOD Jun 16
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The Topic:
Larry Mantle speaks with the stars of the new film Tuner, Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu.
The plot: Leo Woodall plays Niki, a former music virtuoso now serving as an apprentice to the vivacious but stubborn piano technician Harry Horowitz, played by Dustin Hoffman. Niki suffers from a unique hearing condition that makes him extra sensitive to sound: a useful skill for tuning pianos as well as cracking safes. His condition and secret extracurriculars isolates him from his budding relationship with music composition student Ruthie, played by Havana Rose Liu.
Tuner is playing at the AMC Grove and AMC Century City. It expands to more theaters May 29.
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The topic:
Movies on film are having a resurgence. Just take late year’s biggest movies: One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Marty Supreme. But the craft of screening movies on film is a dying one, with few projectionists experienced enough to handle the delicate prints.
A film stronghold: In L.A., it's the local repertory theaters that have helped maintain the art of film projection with many offering screenings of old movies on vintage prints. The task may be tedious, but for audiences, it’s a striking viewing experience.
Guests: Spencer Christiano, a senior projectionist at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Boris Ibañez, technical director of Vidiots, a repertory theater and DVD/video rental store in Eagle Rock.
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Austin Cross and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Is God Is, Wide Release
Life Hack, In Select Theaters
The Propagandist, Available on select digital platforms
Decorado, In Select Theaters
Silent Friend, AMC Burbank & Laemmle Royal [West LA]
American Agitators, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
The Wizard of the Kremlin, In Select Theaters
Marty, Life is Short, Streaming on Netflix
Obsession, Wide Release
The A List: 15 Stories from the Asian and Pacific Diasporas, Streaming on HBO Max
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The topic:
Last week, the Academy Awards released new rules for the Oscars. Some of the changes include awarding the director rather than the country for Best International Feature and allowing actors to be nominated for multiple films in the same category, such as Best Actor/Actress and Best Supporting Actor/Actress.
Other changes: Two of the new rule changes included explicit language about acting performances and screenplays being “demonstratively human” and “human-authored” respectively. These new rules come as the Oscars are planning for a change in venue and a new broadcast partner in YouTube starting in 2029.
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Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Sheep Detectives, Wide Release
Mad Bills to Pay: (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo), Laemmle NoHo, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica], and Vidiots [Eagle Rock]
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, Wide Release
W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]|Airs on PBS May 19 at 9 p.m. ET
Couples Weekend, Available on Digital & VOD
Group: The Schopenhauer Effect Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Mistura, Laemmle Town Center [Encino], Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Regal Edwards in South Gate
Broad Trip, Streaming on Roku
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In order to keep up with the changing film landscape, Canada’s Motion Picture Bureau was re-established as the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). It was helmed by filmmaker John Grierson, known for coining the term ‘documentary.’ Grierson recruited filmmaker and animator Norman McLaren to lead the NFB’s animation division, and under the two of them, the NFB supported pioneering artists pushing Canadian animation and filmmaking forward. This time on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with FilmWeek’s own Charles Solomon, animation historian and critic, about his new book “Animation for the People: An Illustrated History of the National Film Board of Canada.”
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Devil Wears Prada 2, Wide Release
Hokum, Wide Release
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, Wide Release
Two Pianos, Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Expands Wide May 8
Omaha, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]|Expands throughout May
Swapped, Laemmle Glendale & Streaming on Netflix
Power to the People, In Select Theaters May 3
The School Duel, Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] & Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
Modern Whore, Available on Digital & VOD
Paying for It, Available on Digital & VOD
Deep Water, Wide Release
One Spoon of Chocolate, In Select Theaters
Casa Grande, In Select Theaters
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The TCM Classic Film Festival is back! With films including Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Confessions Of A Nazi Spy (1939), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Misfits (1961), and a special Opening Night Gala presentation of Barefoot in the Park (1967) introduced by Jane Fonda. This year’s honorees include actresses Glenn Close and Barbara Hershey, and songwriter and composer Paul Williams. This week on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by TCM’s SVP of Programming, Charles Tabesh and TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz, to talk about the festival and its film line-up.
The TCM Classic Film Festival is from April 30 to May 3. Festival passes are available at filmfestival.tcm.com. Tickets for individual screenings are also available.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Beandrea July and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Michael, Wide Release
Over Your Dead Body, Wide Release
Ricky, In Select Theaters
Blue Heron, AMC Burbank & the Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]
Just Sing, Laemmle NoHo
I Swear, In Select Theaters
Something Casual, Laemmle Royal [West LA] April 25|Laemmle NoHo April 24 & 26
Apex, Landmark Westwood|Streaming on Netflix
Fuze, Wide Release
Kangaroo Island, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
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It's a hard job to explain but seems to be a very easy title to get. The mysterious film producer credit used to go to just a couple people who were integral in a movie's pre- and post-production, but after the consequential Best Picture win for 1998'sShakespeare in Love, the credit of film producer became a title given to people in lieu of other forms of compensation, regardless of how much actual work they contributed to the film. This year marks the PGA's Code of Credits 25th anniversary, created in part due to Shakespeare in Love's unprecedented number of producers. While some "underserving" people may still be credited, the PGA Mark only goes to those who fit their arbitration criteria. On FilmWeek, we delve into the allusive title of "film producer" and how the credit has changed over the years with Deadline senior TV and labor reporter Katie Campione. She's the author of the piece "How ‘Shakespeare In Love’s Best Picture Win Inspired The PGA’s 25-Year Effort To Answer One Question: Who Is A Producer?"
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Mother Mary, In Select Theaters
Balls Up, Streaming on Prime Video
Steal This Story, Please!, Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Royal & Art Theatre Long Beach
Lorne, Wide Release
Normal, Wide Release
Erupcja, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
Changing Lanes, In Select Laemmle Theaters
Mabel, Available on Digital & VOD
Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience, Streaming on select platforms
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, Streaming on Netflix
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During World War II, Hitler recognized the power that Hollywood held as a tool for propaganda. So much so that he sent Nazi agents to L.A. to infiltrate the studios. In his new book, Hollywood vs. Nazis: How the Movie Studios Took on Nazis Infiltrating Los Angeles, author Michael Benson, tells the story of how one entertainment lawyer spearheaded the defense against Hitler’s pro-Nazi propaganda in Hollywood. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Benson about his book and this interesting intersection in movie history.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Beandrea July, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
You, Me & TuscanyWide Release
Exit 8In Select Theaters
The Christophers AMC Century City|Expands to Select Theaters April 17 [Next Fri]
HamletIn Select Theaters
Faces of DeathWide Release
The Stranger In Select Laemmle Theaters
ChaO In Select Theaters
The Blue Trail Lumiere Cinema Hall [West LA] Apr. 10-12
Birth of the Black UnderworldLaemmle NoHo
OutcomeAlamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|IPIC Theaters [Westwood]|Available to Stream on Apple TV+
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Beandrea July and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Drama Wide Release
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Wide Release
Fantasy Life In Select Theaters
The Addiction of Hope Available on VOD & Digital
Our Hero, Balthazar In Select Theaters
Kontinental ‘25 Laemmle Royal [West LA]
John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office The Philosophical Research Society & Brain Dead Studios
Palestine ‘36 In Select Theaters
White With Fear Streaming on the PBS app
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The American Cinematheque, L.A.’s nonprofit film and culture organization, is best known for their curated screenings of cult classic films, filmmaker retrospectives, and festivals like Bleak Week and Beyond Fest. Now, through a new podcast, they are putting actors and filmmakers’ film taste to the test. Every week, artistic director Grant Moninger sits down with a director, actor, or screenwriter and asks them to put together their “perfect” film festival line-up, reflecting on the movies that made an impact on their lives. This week on FilmWeek, Grant Moninger joins Larry to talk about the podcast, his work as AC artistic director, and what programming American Cinematheque has coming up.
“The American Cinematheque Podcast” releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein.
Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
They Will Kill YouWide Release
Forbidden FruitsWide Release
Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Streaming on Hulu
Marc by Sofia In Select Theaters
The AI Doc: Or How I Became An ApocaloptimistIn Select Theaters
AlphaIn Select Theaters
Holy Days In Select Theaters
BTS: The Return Streaming on Netflix
Refuge Available on Digital & VOD
Wardriver Available on Digital & VOD
Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new space blockbuster, reached number one at the Box Office last weekend. It’s the second successful book-to-screen adaptation for author Andy Weir, best known for his novel The Martian which also got a movie adaptation in 2015 starring Matt Damon. Weir helped write the screenplays for both films, which could be part of their positive reception. But, turning a book into a well-received film is no small feat, even if you have the author at the helm. Obviously, a two hour movie cannot fit everything included in a 500 plus page book. A while back, LAist host Austin Cross spoke with FilmWeek critic Tim Cogshell on AirTalk about what makes a good book-to-film adaptation. Listeners also called in to share the movies they thought adapted their source material well and the ones that got it all wrong.
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It’s the annual FilmWeek Oscar Preview! AirTalk host Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics will take us through the major races and rundown the likely winners and where we might see some surprises. Grab your popcorn and join us for this annual favorite.
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For a renowned Hollywood icon, there remains a mysteriousness to actress Joan Crawford, which is and always was part of her appeal. But in a new biography, author and film historian Scott Eyman attempts to know the woman behind the screen persona and Hollywood gossip. Through newly discovered archives and interviews with family and friends, Eyman pulls back the layers on one of films’ greatest actresses. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Scott Eyman about his new book Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face.
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Austin Cross and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Bride!, Wide Release
Hoppers, Wide Release
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, In Select Theaters
Nawi: Dear Future Me, Laemmle Santa Monica Film Center
Dolly, In Select Theaters
The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control, Streaming on Paramount+
War Machine, Streaming on Netflix
Pompei: Below the Clouds, Laemmle Royal [West LA] on March 13
Youngblood, In Select Theaters
The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth, In Select Theaters March 11
Charliebird, Laemmle Glendale
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A child prodigy, Billy Preston began performing at his local church in Los Angeles, but his talents on the keyboard and singing quickly led him to guest appearances on The Nat King Cole Show, and later touring with Ray Charles. Preston was a popular musician in his own right, known for hits like ‘Will It Go Round in Circles,’ and ‘Nothing From Nothing,’ but he also had a reputation for working behind the scenes with icons like Little Richard and The Beatles. Today on FilmWeek we talk with Paris Barclay, the director behind a new documentary on Billy Preston.
Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It is in select theaters.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Scream 7, Wide Release
Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, In Select Theaters & Streaming on Amazon Prime
Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It, In Select Theaters March 3
Ghost Elephants, In Select Theaters | Streaming on Hulu & Disney+ March 8
Crazy Old Lady, Streaming on Shudder and AMC+
Space Cowboy, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
The Bluff, Streaming on Amazon Prime
For Worse, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Undercard, In Select Theaters
Dreams, In Select Theaters
K-Pops!, In Select Theaters
Brazil has been a rising star in international cinema. The Secret Agent, a political thriller set in 1977 about a researcher trying to escape the country for unknown reasons, is just the latest film from Brazil to gain critical acclaim. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura, the film shows the tangible and intangible effects an authoritarian regime imposes on its people. Moura's character Marcelo, spends the film in hiding under an alias as he waits for assistance to get him and his son out of the country. Moura's central performance holds audiences in the precarious situation with him. The film has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best International Feature, Best Lead Actor (Wagner Moura), and Best Achievement in Casting. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with actor Wagner Moura about the film and its reception abroad.
The Secret Agent is still playing in select theaters.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
How To Make A Killing, Wide Release
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, In Select IMAX Theaters|Expands February 27
Redux Redux, In Select Theaters
I Can Only Imagine 2, In Select Theaters
This Is Not a Test, In Select Theaters
Threshold, Streaming on Peacock
One Mile: Chapter One & Chapter Two, Two films available simultaneously on digital
Blades of the Guardians, In Select Theaters
The Dreadful, In Select Theaters
Diabolic, Available on Digital and On Demand
A quiet, meditative film about the Pacific Northwest’s logging and railroad industry at the turn of the 20th century is this year’s sleeper hit, accumulating four Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Train Dreams tells the story of Robert Grainier, played by Joel Edgerton, as he helps expand the nation’s railway system, clearing forests alongside nomadic characters. As the film progresses, the audience is transported to the changing landscape of the West, the visuals dreamy like sifting through memories. The film is an adaptation of the novella of the same name written by Denis Johnson. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Train Dreams’ director and co-writer Clint Bentley, who is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay alongside co-writer Greg Kwedar, and the film’s director of photography, Adolpho Veloso, who is nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography.
Train Dreams is nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, and Best Achievement in Music (Original Song).
Train Dreams is available to stream on Netflix.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Wuthering Heights, Wide Release
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, In Select Theaters
Crime 101, Wide Release
Nirvanna: The Band–The Show–The Movie, In Select Theaters
Calle Malaga, Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Starman, Laemmle Glendale
Cold Storage, In Select Theaters
Trango, Available on VOD on Documentary+
By Design, In Select Theaters
Writer-director Joachim Trier makes award-winning films that strike an emotional chord with audiences. Probably best known for his previous film The Worst Person in the World (2021), starring Renate Reinsve and co-written by Eskil Voght, Trier recreates that magic with his latest work Sentimental Value, about two sisters and their relationship with their estranged director father. Trier teamed up with Voght once again to co-write the screenplay and Reinsve plays the lead, marking the third film the director and actress have worked on together. Stellan Skarsgard stars alongside Reinsve as her character's father. Sentimental Value has nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best International Feature, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. We speak with writer-director Joachim Trier about the film and why it has resonated so much with audiences.
Sentimental Value is playing in select theaters.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Dracula, In Select Theaters
Sirāt, AMC Burbank & Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
Pillion, In Select Theaters
Jimpa, In Select Theaters
Natchez, Laemmle Glendale
Kokuho, AMC Citywalk [Hollywood]| Expands to select theaters February 20th
A Useful Ghost, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Queen of Chess, Streaming on Netflix
Solo Mio, In Select Theaters
The President’s Cake, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
The Strangers – Chapter 3, In Select Theaters
The Love That Remains, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Glendale
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The Hollywood system was never a secret, even in the Golden Age. A young girl would be discovered, plucked from a small town in the Midwest, made over to look “the part” of a movie star, and then wholly become one as one of the major studios “it girl.” Although the idea of what a “star” is has changed over the decades to reflect societal ideals of each decade, the process and effects remain the same. The same is true for the film A Star is Born, which has been adapted four times. The original was released in 1937 starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, and follows the Hollywood machine of making a movie star. Over the subsequent versions, music was introduced, first with the 1954 adaptation where Judy Garland tries to become a leading lady in a Hollywood musical. The 1976 and 2018 versions modernize the commentary by setting it in the music industry with Barbara Streisand and Lady Gaga starring respectively. These differences and what they say about each era of the entertainment industry are explored in the book “A Star is Reborn: The Most Filmed Hollywood Story of Love Found and Lost.” On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with the author Robert Hofler.
“A Star is Reborn” is on sale now.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Also joining us on FilmWeek to talk about the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and some of the films being shown is program director for the festival and LAist film critic, Claudia Puig.
Films:
Send Help, Wide Release
The Moment, In Select Theaters
A Poet, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Miracle: The Boys of '80, Streaming on Netflix
Pike River, Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills]
Islands, In Select Theaters
Shelter, In Select Theaters
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The LA Times released a list of the best 101 films set in Los Angeles. The number one spot went to the 1974 filmChinatown, directed by Roman Polanski, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, with the backdrop of a 1930’s Los Angeles. Second place went to David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive (2001), and some other notable picks include Blade Runner (1982), Her (2013), Tangerine (2015) and Boyz n the Hood (1991). Joining Larry Mantle on FilmWeek to discuss some of the more surprising films included and their personal favorites are LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, assistant editor of Documentary Magazine, and one of the contributors to the LA Times’ Best LA Movies list, and Wade Major, film critic for CineGods.com and author of the “Hollywood Heretic” Substack.
You can read the LA Times’ 101 Best LA Movies list here.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. And we remember the beloved animation director Roger Allers, known best for co-directing Disney’s The Lion King, and award-winning actress Joan Plowright.
Films:
Mercy, Wide Release
Mr. Nobody Against Putin, Streaming on the Kino Film Collection
Arco, AMC Burbank & AMC Century City
H is for Hawk, In Select Theaters
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, Streaming on HBO Max
Disneyland Handcrafted, Streaming on Disney+
Sound of Falling, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Cosmic Princess Kaguya, Streaming on Netflix
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
28 Years Later: the Bone Temple, Wide Release
The RIP, Streaming on Netflix
Night Patrol, In Select Theaters
The Shadow of the Sun, Laemmle Glendale
Young Mothers, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
A Private Life, Laemmel Royal [West LA], AMC Burbank, & AMC The Grove
Sheepdog, In Select Theaters
Obex, Laemmle NoHo
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The new film Sheepdog was over a decade in the making. Writer, director, and star, Steven Grayhm, spent 14 years talking to veterans about their mental health struggles after returning home, and families of veterans who have taken their own lives. The film follows combat veteran, Calvin Cole (played by Grayhm), as he goes through court mandated therapy. His therapist, played by Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen, is new to the job, still finishing her schooling. Madsen’s connection to the film is also a personal one. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with filmmaker Steven Grayhm and actor Virginia Madsen about the making of Sheepdog and their respective emotional connections to the film.
Sheepdog is playing in select theaters.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. And we remember Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr.
Films:
Dead Man's Wire, AMC Burbank & AMC Grove|Expands Jan. 16
Greenland 2: Migration, Wide Release
I Was a Stranger, In Select Theaters
All That's Left of You, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
The Mother and the Bear, Laemmle Glendale
Homegrown, Available on VOD
The Forgotten Occupation, Lumiere Cinema [West LA] Jan 10
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South Korean director Park Chan-wook is considered one of living legends working today, known for his dark comedies inspired by film noir like his breakout hit Oldboy. His work also plays with shifting tones, like the paranoia and romance in the 2022 film Decision to Leave. Chan-wook’s newest film No Other Choice continues this pattern, melding the dark tone of a crime thriller with the slap-stick of a comical farce. The film stars Lee Byun-hun as a paper company employee who has just been laid off. Desperate to maintain his identity as a working man, he takes drastic measures to eliminate his competition in the job market. This time on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with director Park Chan-wook about his new film No Other Choice and how he decides what films to make at this stage in his career. Park Chan-wook is accompanied by his interpreter Jiwoon Lee.
You can see No Other Choice in select theaters.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Marty SupremeWide Release
Song Sung Blue Wide Release
No Other Choice In Select Theaters|Expands January
The Testament of Ann Lee In Select Theaters|Expands January
AnacondaWide Release
The Plague At Select Laemmle Theater locations|Expands Wide Jan 2
Goodbye June Streaming on Netflix
Father Mother Sister Brother Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]|Expands Jan. 9
The ChoralAMC Burbank & Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Expands to select theaters Jan. 15
Rental Familyexplores the unique phenomena of Japanese rental family agencies through an underemployed American actor living in Tokyo. Anchored by Brendan Fraser’s empathetic performance, Rental Family explores the lyricism of loneliness and the solace we can find in connection. Joining Larry to talk about Rental Family are director and co-writer of the film HIKARI and lead actor Brendan Fraser.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wide Release
The Housemaid, Wide Release
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Wide Release
Is This Thing On?, In Select Theaters
The Voice of Hind Rajab, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
David, Wide Release
Franz, Laemmle Monica [Santa Monica]
All Operators are Currently Unavailable, Laemmle NoHo
Breakdown: 1975, Streaming on Netflix
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, Streaming on HBO Max
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Pantone as a company is synonymous with our ideas around ‘color.’ They set the standard for what we expect “olive green” or “electric blue” to look like. But what about the man behind the iconic Pantone color square, each with a unique I.D. number? In the new documentary The King of Color, director Patrick Creadon focuses on the man who created Pantone’s Matching System, Lawrence Herbert. Creadon joins FilmWeek host Larry Mantle to discuss the legacy of Herbert and how a documentary about a niche subject like color matching gets off the ground.
The King of Color is playing at the Regal Paseo theater in Pasadena.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Wide Release
The Secret Agent, AMC Century City
100 Nights of Hero, Wide Release
Fackham Hall, Wide Release
The Chronology of Water, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Cutting Through Rocks, Laemmle Royal [West LA]; Laemmle Town Center [Encino] Zodiac Killer Project, Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Laemmle Glendale
The Tale of Silyan, Laemmle Monica
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, Wide Release
Man Finds Tape, Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Available on VOD
The New Yorker at 100, Streaming on Netflix
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Horror films have been a consistent draw for movie theaters, even in a post-pandemic, streaming world. And one of the most well-known production studios in horror is Blumhouse. The production house came on the scene in 2009 with Paranormal Activity, a low-budget found-footage film that became a smash hit spawning a franchise. Blumhouse would repeat this formula with The Purge and Insidious franchise. Now, Blumhouse is known for its more crowd pleasing scary movies like M3GAN and Five Nights at Freddy’s (with the highly anticipated sequel releasing this week), but the studio has also taken risks on up and coming directors like Jordan Peele and Damien Chazelle. So, how does a horror production house continue to survive and turn a profit in today’s film industry? And why does horror seem to be a safe bet for box office returns. Joining us to discuss the current horror movie landscape is Abhijay Prakash, president of Blumhouse.
You can read all about Blumhouse’s rise in their new book Horror’s New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse.
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For our most recent FilmWeek screening event, where we show quintessential L.A. films across the city, we went to the family-owned Garden Cinema to present the Coen Brothers’ classic The Big Lebowski. The 1998 noir-comedy opened to mixed reviews during its initial release, but has since gained cult status and even mainstream praise. In 2014, it was designated a "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” film and added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. After the screening, Larry Mantle spoke with LAist FilmWeek critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major about the impact of the film and their personal love for ‘The Dude.’
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Manuel Betancourt and Charles Solomon review the latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery In Select Theaters Nov 26|Streaming on Netflix Dec 12
HamnetIn Select Theaters Nov 26|Expands Dec 5
Zootopia 2 Wide Release Nov 26
Eternity In Select Theaters Nov 26
A Magnificent Life Laemmle Royal [West LA] Closes Nov 27
Cactus Pears Laemmle Royal [West LA] Nov 28
OuterlandsAvailable on VOD Nov 26
Angel's Egg Alamo Drafthouse DTLA Nov 26|Egyptian Theater Nov 28
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Wicked: For Good, Wide Release
Rental Family, Wide Release
Left-Handed Girl, In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov. 28
Rebuilding, AMC Century City|AMC Burbank
Out of Plain Sight, Laemmel NoHo
Auction, Laemmle Town Center [Encino]|Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Manas, Laemmle Glendale
The Making of a Japanese, Available on VOD
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Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve earned international recognition for her performance in the Joachim Trier film The Worst Person in the World. After roles in Hollywood in Presumed Innocent and A Different Man, Reinsve and Trier have reunited in their new film Sentimental Value about a theater actress and her estranged film director father in Oslo. Larry Mantle speaks with Renate Reinsve about her approach to acting and her latest film.
You can see Sentimental Value in select theaters now. It will expand to more theaters Friday. Nov. 28.
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Actor Cesar Romero is probably best known for his role as The Joker in the 1960s Batman series, a portrayal that would later define the character and cast a large shadow over future screen adaptations. But well before Romero put on the green wig and red lipstick, he had a successful and varied career. He acted alongside the Rat Pack in Ocean’s Eleven and Carmen Miranda in Week-End in Havana. Most of his roles fell into the ‘Latin Lover’ stereotype, a mold he did not fit in his everyday life. Yet, despite on-screen limitations, Romero was still able to imbue each character with a sense of humanity. In the new biographyCesar Romero: The Joker is Wild, author Samuel Garza Bernstein goes in depth about Romero’s life pre-Hollywood, his career pre-Joker, and his 1980s renaissance as an A-list TV actor. On FilmWeek, Larry speaks with Garza Bernstein about Romero’s legacy.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Jay KellyIn Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Dec 5
The Running ManWide Release
Come See Me In The Good LightLaemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+
The Carpenter’s SonIn Select Theaters
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Monica Film Center
Bunny Lumiere Cinema [West LA]|Available on VOD
Selena y Los DinosLaemmle NoHo|Streaming on Netflix Nov 17
Bull RunGalaxy Mission Grove Theatre [Riverside]|Available on VOD & Digital Platforms
Serious PeopleLaemmle Glendale|Available on VOD & Digital Platforms Dec 16
Stationed at HomeAvailable on VOD & Digital Platforms
Being Eddie Streaming on Netflix
Trap HouseIn Select Theaters
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Sir Roger Deakins is the award-winning cinematographer behind the films Bladerunner: 2049, 1917, and No Country for Old Men (just to name a few). Although those behind the camera often do not reach the heights of mainstream recognition, Deakins is the rare case of a cinematographer becoming a household name, considered one of the greatest of all time. In his new book Reflections: On Cinematography, Deakins steps into the light, sharing memories from his time in art school and working on music videos, to his longstanding career in film, working alongside directors such as the Coen Brothers and Denis Villeneuve. Larry Mantle speaks with cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins about his memoir and his decades spent behind the camera on some of the most influential films.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Predator: Badlands, Wide Release
Sentimental Value, In Select Theaters
Train Dreams, In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov. 21
Die My Love, In Select Theaters
Nuremberg, Wide Release
Christy, In Select Theaters
Lost & Found in Cleveland, In Select Theaters
Peter Hujar’s Day, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
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Despite only lasting four short years from 1930 to 1934, the pre-code era of Hollywood’s Golden Age produced films that pushed the boundaries of cinema and storytelling, even by today’s standards. Hollywood classics including King Kong (1933), Freaks (1932), and Grand Hotel (1932) all came out during this time, just before the enforcement of the Production Code in 1934. Films of the pre-code era explored themes of sexuality, outlaws, racial identity, and class disparity. In a new book released in partnership with Turner Classic Movies, film historians and creators of Pre-Code.com, share their 50 must-see movies from the pre-code era. Joining us on FilmWeek to discuss some of the best films of the early 1930s, is Kim Luperi, film historian and co-author of the book Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era (1930-1934).
Kim Luperi will be at Book Soup in West Hollywood Sunday, November 2 for a book signing event. You can get more information about the event here.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Nouvelle VagueIn Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov 14
Love+WarLaemmle Monica Film Center|Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Nov. 7
Ballad of a Small PlayerStreaming on Netflix
Little Amélie or the Character of RainIn Select Theaters
Anniversary In Select Theaters
Stitch HeadIn Select Theaters
Wisdom of HappinessLaemmle Royal [West LA]
The White House EffectStreaming on Netflix
Hallow RoadIn AMC Theaters
Chainsaw Man–The Movie: Reze ArcIn Select Theaters
The WreckerAvailable on VOD
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Bugonia, In Select Theaters
Springsteen: Deliver Me from NowhereIn Select Theaters
HeddaThe Culver Theater [Culver City]|Streaming on Prime Video
Köln 75Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost Laemmle Royal [West LA]| Streaming on Apple TV+
Mr. ScorseseStreaming on Apple TV+
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Streaming on Hulu
Shelby OaksIn Select Theaters
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show created a blueprint for other initially unsuccessful films to find second lives through fervent fans. Its unapologetic celebration of difference continues to resonate on the 50th anniversary of the film. In the new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, director Linus O’Brien delves into the phenomenon of “Rocky Horror” through interviews with major players including director Jim Sharman, actors Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, and O’Brien’s father, Richard O’Brien, the creator of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. O’Brien joined Larry on AirTalk to discuss his documentary.
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is playing at Vidiots in Eagle Rock now through Oct. 29. You can find showtimes here.
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Bruce Lee’s martial arts work on the silver screen made him a household name in America at a time when those of Asian descent were rarely seen in media. His very presence served as a complicated and nuanced representation for this underseen group. Now, a new book traces the life of Lee and argues his short life had an even greater impact on the world than had been previously considered. Today on AirTalk, Larry speaks with the author of Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America Jeff Chang, about the book and Lee's legacy.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Tron: Ares, In Select Theaters
Roofman, Wide Release
Kiss of the Spider Woman, In Select Theaters
A House of Dynamite, In Select Theaters
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, In Select Theaters
After the Hunt, In Select Theaters
Urchin, AMC Burbank & AMC Century City
Orwell: 2+2=5, Landmark Nuart [West LA]
John Candy: I Like Me, Streaming on Amazon Prime
The Alabama Solution, Streaming on HBO Max
The Woman in Cabin 10, Streaming on Netflix
Vicious, Streaming on Paramount+
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From Scream Queens to Final Girls, women have been at the center of horror cinema since its rise in the late 60s. Violence on screen mirrored the violence real women faced off screen. From the allusions to reproductive control in Rosemary’s Baby, to the undertones of domestic violence in The Shining, horror’s female protagonists cannot be divorced from political and social commentary. In her new book “Scream with Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980), Eleanor Johnson, professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, views some of our most popular scary movies through a feminist lens. And once you see the themes of women’s oppression, it’s hard to look at a horror film the same way again. This week on FilmWeek, Larry speaks with Johnson about her new book and reanalyze some horror classics together.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Smashing Machine, Wide Release
Anemone, In Select Theaters
The Lost Bus, In Select Theaters & Streaming on Apple TV+
Play Dirty, Streaming on Amazon Prime
Fairyland, Landmark Sunset [West Hollywood]
The Ice Tower, Laemmle Glendale
Are We Good?, AMC Americana [Glendale] & Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]
Viva Verdi, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Coyotes, In Select Theaters
Good Boy, In Select Theaters
Norita, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Stripped for Parts, Streaming on PBS.org and PBS app
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
One Battle After AnotherWide Release
Eleanor the GreatIn Select Theaters
All of YouLaemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+
Dead of WinterIn Select Theaters
PredatorsLaemmle Royal [West LA] & Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
Strange Journey - The Story of Rocky HorrorIn Select Theaters
Plainclothes Landmark Sunset [West Hollywood]
All the Devils Are HereAvailable on VOD
AdulthoodLaemmle Glendale|Available on VOD
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Widely credited with creating the modern summer blockbuster in 1975, Steven Spielberg's Jaws has captured the imaginations (and entered the nightmares) of audiences ever since. For Jaws’ 50th anniversary, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has created an all-ages experience: combining unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and interactive elements. The unique structure of the exhibit will take visitors scene by scene through the film, exploring the iconic story in an entirely new way. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by Jenny He, Senior Exhibitions Curator, to talk about the exhibit and the film’s enduring legacy.
Jaws: The Exhibition is open at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures now through July 26, 2026. You can get more information and tickets for the exhibition here.
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“Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao’s drama about William Shakespeare’s marriage and the death of their 11-year-old son, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, putting it on an enviable track to Academy Awards contention. This might’ve been the biggest headline for the festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Joining us this morning to help round up the festivities is Claudia Puig, film critic for LAist and program director for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. They also share thoughts on the passing of film icon Robert Redford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 89.
Films:
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Wide Release
Him, Wide Release
Another End, In Select Theaters and Available on VOD
A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant, Laemmle Claremont 5, Monica Film Center, Newhall, Glendale, and Town Center 5
The Summer Book, Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Xeno, In Select Theaters
Democracy Noir, Laemmle Monica Film Center
Waltzing With Brando, In Select Theaters
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This Is Spinal Tap ushered in a new wave of genre films with its satirical, mockumentary style. It is hailed as a classic, having found its way into the U.S. Library of Congress' National Film Registry. And if that isn't proof enough, the Criterion Collection is releasing a director-approved 4k restoration of the film. Now, over forty years later, the band is back together for one last show. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues finds bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (all reprised roles by Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) reuniting on stage after much time apart. Along with documentarian Marty DiBergi, the band tries to recapture the magic that was in the original This Is Spinal Tap. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by Rob Reiner, co-writer and director of both films to talk about the legacy of the original This Is Spinal Tap for both film and music, and the unique task of continuing that legacy four decades later.
SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES is in Wide Release and available in IMAX theaters.
A Director-Approved 4K UHD edition of THIS IS SPINAL TAP will be released from the The Criterion Collection on Tuesday, September 16.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Long Walk, Wide Release
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Wide Release
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, In Select Theaters
Demon Slayer–The Movie: Infinity Castle, Wide Release
The History of Sound, In Select Theaters
The Baltimorons, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Riefenstahl, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Clemente, Laemmle Monica
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In our age of surround sound and IMAX theaters emphasizing the importance of sound effects and mixing in movies, it’s easy to forget that for film history’s first thirty years, movies were silent. A new film festival is aiming to fix that. In partnership with the American Cinematheque, Retroformat Silent Films and Mount Saint Mary’s University are hosting the first annual Los Angeles Silent Film Festival. The festival will take place at the American Cinematheque Los Feliz theater from September 12 to September 14, and include the world premiere of the World Restoration Premiere of ‘He Who Gets Slapped’ (1924) starring Lon Chaney, Sr., John Gilbert and Norma Sheare and the Los Angeles Restoration Premiere of ‘Kid Boots’ (1926) starring Clara Bow and Eddie Cantor. Each of the screenings will be accompanied by a live score selected and played by Musical Director Cliff Retallick and guest artist Andrew Earle Simpson. The festival will allow audiences to experience silent films as they were originally intended. Joining us on FilmWeek to talk about the festival and the importance of silent film preservation is Thomas Barnes, president of Retroformat Silent Films and one of the co-founders of the Los Angeles Silent Film Festival.
You can find out more about the festival and purchase tickets here.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Conjuring: Last Rites, Wide Release
Twinless, In Select Theaters
The Threesome, In Select Theaters
Preparation for the Next Life, Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
Tinā, In Select Theaters
Hamilton, Wide Release
The Cut, Laemmle NoHo
Love, Brooklyn, In Select Theaters**
A24 has solidified itself as the "indie darling" of film studios, gaining a sizable cohort of devotees (many of them young) who rep the studio's merch like fans of a rock band. Started in 2012, A24 made a name itself by releasing smaller art-house and art-house adjacent films in a time when the mid-size movie was quickly being shuffled from theaters to streaming. Some of the studio's early successes include Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers, Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, and Robert Eggers’ The Witch. The latter being a prime example of A24's unique business model: mid-budget movie gets a mid-size release with some edgy, digital-first marketing to turn a mid-size profit. But, as A24 has grown, so has its movies' budgets. We probably won't see an A24 Superman anytime soon, but the studio’s more recent in-house productions and festival acquisitions show a trend away from the indie films that helped set it apart. Today on FilmWeek, Larry speaks with culture editor for the New Yorker, Alex Barasch, about the rise and evolution of A24.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Beandrea July and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Caught Stealing, Wide Release
The Roses, In Select Theaters
The Thursday Murder Club, Streaming on Netflix
Sign ‘o’ the Times, In Select IMAX Theaters
A Little Prayer, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Clearing the Air: The War on Smog, Streaming on PBS
Griffin in Summer, Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills]
Vice is Broke, Streaming on Mubi
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Ron Howard's filmography is diverse, a product of a four decades-long career in Hollywood. He has directed Oscar-winning dramas such as A Beautiful Mind, audience pleasing comedies including Splash and more recently, documentaries. Yet, despite his vast filmmaking career, Howard's newest film Eden, still manages to offer something different from the director. Based on a true story, the film follows a group of German settlers in the 1930s who travel to the Galapagos Islands looking for escape. Escapism soon turns to survival and a struggle for power. The film stars, Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, and Ana De Armas. Director and producer, Ron Howard, joins Larry Mantle on FilmWeek to discuss the filmEden and how it fits into Howard’s larger legacy as a filmmaker.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Honey Don’t!, Wide Release
Ne Zha II, Wide Release
Eden, In Select Theaters
Relay, In Select Theaters
Splitsville, AMC Century City|AMC The Grove
KPop Demon Hunters(Sing-a-Long), In Select Theaters
Lurker, In Select Theaters
Checkpoint Zoo, In Select Theaters
Devo, Streaming on Netflix
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Akira Kurosawa is one of the world’s most revered directors, his films often cited as inspiration amongst other auteurs. Sometimes that inspiration has led to full-on remakes of Kurosawa’s films, such as Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025), an adaptation of Kurosawa’s High and Low (1963). Other adaptations of Kurosawa’s work include Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Kurosawa himself liked to adapt pre-existing stories. Many of his films are interpretations of Shakespeare plays. Even High and Low is based on a novel. So how does one go about adapting and remaking a film by a great director like Kurosawa? How is the story updated for new audiences? And what kind of films lend themselves to adaptations? Today on FilmWeek, we discuss Hollywood’s attempts to remake some of Kurosawa’s most beloved films and what makes a good adaptation. Joining Larry Mantle is Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor, Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com, and Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Highest 2 Lowest, In Select Theaters
Nobody 2, Wide Release
Americana, Wide Release
Fixed, Streaming on Netflix
The Musicians, Laemmle Royal [Santa Monica] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
East of Wall, In Select Theaters
Boys Go to Jupiter, Laemmle Glendale
The Knife, In Select Theaters
Anxiety Club, Streaming on Jolt.film
Songs From the Hole, Streaming on Netflix
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Musician Jeff Buckley’s tragic early death left many shocked. Buckley found success and critical acclaim among music industry pressures, but passed away tragically after releasing only one studio album, Grace. His haunting voice and personal lyrics continue to resonate with fans. In her new documentary,It's Never Over Jeff Buckley, director and producer Amy Berg uses unprecedented access to Buckley’s archives to dispel myths around his life and death and show Buckley’s eclectic approach to music and life. Director and producer Amy Berg joins guest host Austin Cross to talk about her new documentary and Buckley’s legacy.
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Austin Cross and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Beandrea Julyreview this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Freakier Friday, Wide Release
Weapons, Wide Release
Souleymane’s Story, Laemmle Royal
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, In Select Theaters
Billy Joel: And So It Goes, Streaming on HBO Max
Videoheaven, Los Feliz Theater
Hola Frida, In Select Theaters
My Mother’s Wedding, In Select Theaters
TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, Blackstar Film Festival
The Pickup, Streaming on Prime Video
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The war in Ukraine started in February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion. We watched as civilians sheltered from airstrikes and buildings became ruins in the Oscar award-winning documentary ‘20 Days in Mariupol’, just as the Russians took siege of one of Ukraine’s largest metropolitan areas. Now, three years after the Russian invasion and two years after that film's release, writer, director and producer, Mstyslav Chernov’s follow up documentary, ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ takes us back to the frontline as we follow Ukrainian soldiers on a mission to liberate the small town of Andriivka. Austin Cross sat down with Chernov to talk about the documentary and the importance of capturing the war on camera.
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A couple of weeks back, the New York Times released an expansive project, with a focus on determining the best films released in the 21st century. Having polled 500 people in the film and entertainment industry, asking each person about their top 10 favorites, they released many of the topline results. In a separate ask to its readers, over 200,000 people contributed their ballots. Both lists included similar films, and notably held Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite as it’s consensus number 1 pick.
This week on FilmWeek, Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell stick with us to discuss their thoughts and reactions on the ‘best films of the 21st century’ lists. We’re also joined by New York Times pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, Kyle Buchanan, to discuss the New York Times’ project.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
SupermanWide Release
Kill The Jockey Laemmle NoHo 7
Apocalypse in the TropicsLaemmle Monica Film Center |Streaming on Netflix July 14
To a Land UnknownLaemmle Royal
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight AMC Burbank|Laemmle Royal
SovereignLaemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]|Laemmle Monica Film Center|Available on VOD
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside StoryStreaming on Hulu & Disney+
Daniela ForeverAlamo Drafthouse DTLA
The Last ClassLandmark Nuart Theatre
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As we enter the second half of the year, and the 4th of July weekend, our critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein will take some time to recap what’s been released this year so far and talk about their favorite films that have been released as of now.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Jurassic World: Rebirth Wide Release
40 Acres In Select Theaters
NobuLaemmle Monica Film Center
The Old Guard 2Streaming on Netflix
Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print Streaming on Max
Heads of State Streaming on Prime Video
In The Mood For Love Laemmle Royal [West LA]| Laemmle Glendale
Igualada Premieres July 7 on PBS| Streaming on PBS until October 5
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Although the Hays Code and Lavender Scare served as a deterrent to queer representation in cinema, many filmmakers still found ways to include queer themes into their works. In his new book Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness, film historian Michael Koresky collects examples of these early queer projects and helps provide context to their development. Detailing the use of queer innuendos and development of Hays-code approved stereotypes, the book shares how films like The Children’s Hour and Rebecca served as some of the earliest examples of LGBTQ-themed cinema. Joining us to discuss their book, early films with queer themes and the filmmakers behind them, is Michael Koresky, author of the new book Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness.
‘Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness’ is out now, click here for more information.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
F1: The Movie Wide Release
M3GAN 2.0 Wide Release
Sorry, BabyIn Select Theaters AMC| The Grove 14| AMC Century City 15
Familiar Touch Laemmle Glendale
My Mom Jayne Streaming on Max
Enigma Streaming on Max
Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingStreaming On Hulu
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone AnymoreLaemmle NoHo 7
Off the Grid Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]| VOD
UnionStreaming on PBS App until August 31, 2025
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Celine Song, writer-director of the new film Materialists, uses a similar framework that garnered her a lot of admiration from moviegoers. In her feature directorial debut, Past Lives, the lead character Nora struggles to manage a love triangle, only for her to discover what the differences are between these lives she’s romanticized. In Materialists, Lucy deals with a similar problem, although the film spends a lot more time on why we date, and the equations we come up with in our head to find ‘the one.’
Today on FilmWeek, we’re joined by Materialists writer-director Celine Song, and getting a sense of how she created this world that reflects today’s dating culture.
Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Correction: A previous version of this episode had errors related to a review of the film Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project, which partially referenced another found footage film. The inaccurate review has been removed from the episode. The episode also mentioned that the film 28 Years Later is the first sequel Danny Boyle has directed. He directed T2 Trainspotting, which is a sequel to his film, Trainspotting.
On May 31, the FilmWeek team hosted a screening of the 1962 Robert Aldrich film What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? Larry got up on stage for a conversation with FilmWeek and LA Times critic Amy Nicholson, and UCLA film historian Jonathan Kuntz.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
- The Life of Chuck In Select Theaters|Expands June 13
- Ballerina Wide Release
- Karate Kid: Legends Wide Release
- Dangerous Animals Wide Release
- The Ritual Wide Release
- I Don’t Understand You In Select Theaters
- Bad Shabbos Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] |Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- Barron’s Cove Laemmle Monica Film Center
- We Are Guardians Laemmle Monica Film Center|Art Theatre [Long Beach] June 21
- Pavements Alamo Drafthouse DTLA|The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana]
FilmWeek: ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ ‘Bring Her Back,’ ‘Mountainhead,’ ‘Lost in Starlight,’ and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Beandrea July, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Phoenician SchemeIn Select Theaters| Expands June 6 (next Friday)
Bring Her BackWide Release
Mountainhead Streaming on Max May 31
Lost in Starlight Laemmle Glendale|Streaming on Netflix
Ocean with David Attenborough Laemmle Monica Film Center|premieres on National Geographic Channel on June 7|Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu starting June 8
Bono: Stories of Surrender Streaming on Apple TV+
Ghost Trail Laemmle Royal May 30
Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho Streaming on VOD
Tim Travers & the Time Travelers ParadoxLaemmle Glendale
Charles Burnett talks ‘Killer of Sheep’ 4K restoration, and the film’s lasting influence
After a theatrical release in select theaters by Janus Films, the Criterion Collection now introduces the new 4K restoration of Charles Burnett’s 1977 feature debut film, Killer of Sheep, into its library. The film follows a family in Watts, with the father in this household being Stan, who works in a slaughterhouse. Burnett's understanding of working-class family dynamics makes for a story that’s as relatable as it is emotionally devastating at moments. These complex themes portrayed in film have served as inspiration for the likes of Barry Jenkins, whose Oscar-winning film Moonlight offers a similar blend of cinematic storytelling through the lives of adults and children. We’ll dig deeper into the film by speaking with its filmmaker, Charles Burnett.
The 4K restoration of ‘Killer of Sheep’ is out now in Blu-ray and 4K UHD; to read more about the special features included, and to purchase the film, click here.
Feature: Bleak Week returns for Year 4, we talk to programmers behind the festival
This year marks the 4th year of the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, a weeklong festival dedicated to screening films with dark and bleak themes. In this year’s lineup, you’ll find screenings of Michael Haneke’s English adaptation of Funny Games, the Soviet anti-war film Come and See, and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies. You’ll also find that the Year 4 lineup includes introductions/Q&As with the likes of Bill Hader, Elliot Gould, and Brady Corbet.
Outside of the usual festival screenings here in Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has partnered with other arthouse theaters across the country, and even The Prince Charles Cinema in London.
Joining us to discuss this year’s iteration of the festival is Chris LeMaire, lead programmer on the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week, and Grant Moninger,American Cinematheque’s Artistic Director. We also have our critics, Charles Solomon, Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer, commenting on what about the festival has allowed it to garner interest.
Bleak Week runs from June 1-7. You can find this year’s Bleak Week lineup by clicking here or on bleakweek.com
FilmWeek: 'Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning,' 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Drop Dead City,' and more
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Wide Release
Lilo & Stitch Wide Release
Drop Dead City Laemmle Monica Film Center| Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life In Select Theaters | Expands May 30
Into the Wonderwoods Available on VOD
The New Boy In Select Theaters|Lumiere Cinema Beverly Hills
The Surrender Streaming on Shudder
Sister Midnight Alamo Drafthouse DTLA|Landmark’s
Correction: In this episode, Larry refers to Peter receivingfirst place in criticism from the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ), but he meant to refer to the Society for Features Journalism (SFJ).
For those who grew up during the British Rock Invasion of the 1960s, you’re probably familiar with many of the names who made their way through the U.S. charts, one such being the psychedelic rock band The Zombies. For a lot of younger generations— their name might not ring a bell— but it might not take too long into their hit song Time of the Season to understand just how important of a band they are. A new feature by filmmaker and musician Robert Schwartzman titled Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary tells the life and legacy of the band, with in-depth interviews with band members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we air an interview Austin did with filmmaker Robert Schwartzman and The Zombies frontman, Colin Blunstone.
Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Final Destination: Bloodlines Wide Release
Hurry Up Tomorrow Wide Release
Deaf President Now! Laemmle Santa Monica|Streaming on Apple TV+
Caught by the Tides Laemmle Royal
Black Tea Laemmle Royal
The RuseWide Release
The Old Woman With The Knife In Select Theaters
The Grotto Laemmle NoHo 7
Untold: The Fall of Favre Streaming on Netflix May 20
Animation has been a major player in Hollywood, with companies like DreamWorks and Disney having made some of their most acclaimed works here in the Golden State. However, a new report has found that recent high-grossing animated films are being made outside of Hollywood. Examples mentioned include Moana, with the original film being made in Hollywood, but its sequel having been made in Vancouver. The study was co-authored by the Animation Guild, BRIC Foundation and Titmouse Foundation in partnership with CVL Economics.
Today on FilmWeek, we’re joined by CVL Economics founding partner Adam Fowler, the Animation Guild executive board member Jason Mayer, and LAist chief animation critic Charles Solomon.
FilmWeek: ‘Friendship,’ ‘Nonnas,’ ‘Fight or Flight,’ and more!
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Friendship Wide release
Nonnas Streaming on Netflix
Marcella Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] | Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Claremont 5
Fight or Flight In Select Theaters
Most People Die on Sundays Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] | Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle]
Henry Johnson VOD (not seeing options outside of henryjohnsonmovie.com)
Juliet & Romeo In Select Theaters
Magic Farm Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|Expands May 16
Sew Torn In Select Theaters
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady Laemmle Glendale
Clown in a Cornfield In Select Theaters
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewensteinreview this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
- Thunderbolts*Wide Release
- Rust Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] | Available On VOD
- Bonjour Tristesse In Select Theaters
- Havoc Streaming On Netflix
- Another Simple Favor Streaming On Amazon Prime
- The Surfer In Select Theaters
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail In Select Theaters Two-Days Only [May 4 & May 7]
- Free for All: The Public Library Streaming on PBS.org and PBS’s YouTube Channel
- Electra Laemmle Glendale
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The 2005 sci-fi blockbuster Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith celebrated its 20th Anniversary this year with a notable achievement, with its re-release earning $30 million at the domestic box office. Being the biggest money-making example of a re-release this year, it shows why anniversaries for beloved films mean so much to audiences. Although not as much of a moneymaker, the 20th Anniversary re-release of Pride and Prejudice was able to make $3 million close its opening and close to $6 million total. To widen the scope to other decades-old movies, other beloved films like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Jaws are making their way back to theaters to honor their respective 50th anniversaries. Joining us to get into this wide scope of film anniversaries is our film critics Lael Loewenstein and Manuel Betancourt.
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Oscar voters will no longer be able to skip watching some of the nominated films. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that members will from now on be required to watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round of Oscar voting. Up until now, Oscar voters had only been encouraged to watch the nominees and vote in categories they felt qualified in. But in recent years, what films get watched by academy members has been increasingly seen as a significant factor in what wins. At the same time, the publication of anonymous Oscar ballots has often featured members confessing that they didn’t get around to watching some notable films or not finishing lengthier nominees.
In other news — many appearances by the faces of the entertainment industry, from filmmakers of all different backgrounds, the Criterion Closet will get an extended appearance in Los Angeles, as a mobile version of the closet will be available for cinephiles to visit. With more than 1200 films in its official collection of Blu-rays, the Criterion Collection has been one of the leading physical media distributors. So with the closet arriving in Los Angeles, we thought it’d be worth checking in on the physical media industry with Dominic Patten, senior editor & tv critic at Deadline. We’ll also hear from Peter Rainer, who add their insights and discuss their favorite physical media.
With files from the Associated Press
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
- The Accountant 2Wide Release
- Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie In Select Theaters
- Drop In Select Theaters | VOD April 29
- The Trouble with Jessica Laemmle Royal [West LA]| AMC DINE-IN Ontario Mills 30
- Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII In Select Theaters | Available on IMAX screens Sunday, April 27
- Killer of Sheep (1978) Laemmle NoHo 7
- April In Select Theaters
- Blue Sun Palace Laemmle Glendale | Laemmle Monica Film Center
- On Swift Horses In Select Theaters
*Correction: In the review for Cheech and Chong's Last movie, Peter Rainer accidentally refers to Shelby Chong, Tommy Chong's ex-wife, in the back of the van as "Cheech’s ex-wife."
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Last week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’s Board of Governors announced it would add a new category to its awards ceremony starting 2028– Achievement in Stunt Design. This serves as a major win for the many stuntmen and stuntwomen who’ve lobbied for such an award, with their line of work having existed since the inception of film. Although stunts from the likes of Buster Keaton won’t ever be able to win such an award, there are plenty of recent films that have drawn crowds for their stunts. Whether it be the Mission Impossible or John Wick films, well-designed action sequences have kept moviegoers’ attention, which makes rewarding their stunt designers a great decision as we inch closer to the 100th annual Academy Awards. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, Larry and this week’s critics discuss this news with filmmaker and longtime stuntman, Chad Stahelski.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
- Sinners Wide Release
- The Wedding Banquet In Select Theaters
- Sneaks Wide Release
- The Legend of Ochi In Select Theaters|Wide Release on April 25
- The President's Wife Laemmle Royal [West LA] | Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] | Landmark Pasadena
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The Shrouds In Select Theaters| Wide Release on April 25
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High Art [4K Restoration] Laemmle Noho 7 [North Hollywood]
- The Ugly Stepsister In Select Theaters
- Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing In Select Theaters
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In their second project together, writer-directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare strikes a much different tone than last year’s Civil War. Garland’s solo writing and directing project, with Mendoza on as a military supervisor, served as a thematic look at the political divide found in the United States— Warfare, despite using similar thematic elements, takes a much more realist filming approach to the war in Iraq. Warfare follows a platoon of Navy SEALs in 2006 Iraq, going through the process of scouting insurgent territory, and eventually finding themselves in a gunfight with people they often identify as MAMs (military-age males). Told using the memories of those involved in this real event, the film isn’t focused on making a political statement on the war itself as much as it is putting together a chain of events that helps viewers understand one story a part of the greater picture of the war in Iraq. The film takes these stories and uses an ensemble cast of up-and-coming actors to help put together a linear story, with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai notably portraying Mendoza, who was one of the Navy SEAL team members involved.
Joining us, to discuss their directorial partnership and the work that went into telling this story as truthfully as possible, are Warfare writer-directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
- Warfare Wide Release
- The Amateur Wide Release
- King of Kings In Select Theaters
- One to One: John & Yoko In Select Theaters | Expands April 18th
- Neil Young: Costal In Select Theaters April 17 [One-Day Only]
- Pets Streaming on Disney+
- Kaiju No. 8 Mission Recon In Select Theaters [Three-Day Event: April 13, 14 and 16]
- Not Just A Goof Streaming on Disney+
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
- A Minecraft Movie Wide Release
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Freaky Tales In Select Theaters
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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- We Were Dangerous Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
- Julie Keeps Quiet Laemmle Glendale
- A Nice Indian Boy In Select Theaters
- The Friend In Select Theaters
- Viet and Nam Laemmle Glendale
- William Tell In Select Theaters
- The Luckiest Man in America In Select Theaters
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Executing a fight scene requires a lot of attention to detail, but spending time to get the right fight choreographer and stunt doubles to execute their vision can make for a rewarding watch. In the case of stuntman-turned-director Chad Stahelski, his directorial debut John Wick helped spark a franchise that moviegoers love due to its well-choreographed action. Although the series has become a common example of great fighting, there’s a whole host of other examples that date back decades. Hong Kong action cinema has given so much to the action genre, having helped popularize high-speed martial arts fighting for international audiences; through this style of filmmaking, audiences were introduced to filmmaker John Woo and actor Jackie Chan. Joining us to share their extensive knowledge of fight scenes are Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
- Death of a Unicorn Wide Release
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Ballad of Wallis Island AMC Burbank 16|AMC Burbank Town Center 6| AMC Century City 15
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Grand Tour In Select Theaters
- Thank You Very Much In Select Theaters
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The Penguin Lessons In Select Theaters
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Being Maria Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
- Audrey’s Children In Select Theaters
Earlier this week, American entertainment company Fandango published a study that surveyed moviegoers, casual and loyal, on their viewing habits. Insights ranged from the way they learned about movies, to what amenities made the theatrical experience most worthwhile. With CinemaCon— a yearly event comprised of theater chain owners— happening next week in Las Vegas, we thought it’d be good to dig into this data and break down what’s driving moviegoing this year. Joining us, alongside our critics Lael Loewenstein and Manuel Betancourt, is Deadline business editor Dade Hayes.
Feature: New book ‘Opening Weekend’ provides insider perspective on film marketing
Although the film industry can be quite lucrative, there are a lot of moving parts to how a film gets to be a “success” or “flop.” As it relates to building up hype for a movie, marketing teams play a huge role in growing excitement and finding ways to resonate with general audiences. A new book, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops, by longtime film marketing executive Jim Fredrick. Frederick’s career in the business has included working on the marketing team for films like Eyes Wide Shut, The Shawshank Redemption, and even the Harry Potter film franchise. So for this week’s feature, we’ll talk to Frederick about Opening Weekend and get an insider’s understanding of how marketing works within the film industry.
Jim Fredrick, studio marketing executive, and Chapman University film professor; he’s also the author of the new book Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops
FilmWeek: 'Snow White,' 'The Alto Knights,' 'Magazine Dreams,' 'Locked,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Snow White
The Alto Knights
Magazine Dreams
The Assessment
Misericordia
Locked
Asian Persuasion
Bob Trevino Likes It
Ash
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
FilmWeek: 'Black Bag,' Novocaine,' 'Opus,' 'The Electric State,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Black Bag
Novocaine
Opus
The Electric State
The Actor
Borderline
The World Will Tremble
The Visitor
FilmWeek: 'Mickey 17,' 'Last Breath,' 'Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse', 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl ' and More
Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Mickey 17
Riff Raff
Last Breath
Art Spielgelman: Disaster Is My Muse
Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna
Eephus
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
The Accidental Getaway Driver
The Rule of Jenny Pen
The Empire
At this year’s Academy Awards, the comedic drama Anora, came away 5 Oscar wins, including Best Picture. The film follows Ani, an exotic dancer and escort in Brighton Beach, who’s relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son takes her on an emotional rollercoaster. Having premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, it received the festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or. Since then, it’s received critical acclaim and many awards. So for this week’s FilmWeek feature, we re-air our conversation on Anora, with Best Actress winner Mikey Madison, and 4-time Academy Award winner, filmmaker Sean Baker.
The 97th annual Academy Awards is this Sunday— with dozens of films having campaigned across 23 categories this awards season— and many spectators are unsure on which folks will come home with Oscars. With all that drama comes our 23rd annual FilmWeek Oscars Preview, which was held this year at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. Eight of our FilmWeek critics joined host Larry Mantle on stage and broke down their picks in all the major categories; categories mentioned include Best Picture, Director, International Feature, Animated Feature, as well as each acting and screenwriting category.
For a list of all the nominees this year, click here.
With Hollywood getting ready for the biggest awards show in movies, this episode of the new LAist Studios podcast NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is all about the Oscars! Hear Oscar nominees Peter Straughan and Kris Bowers, and actress Caitlin Reilly duke it out for the ultimate award — winning a game show where the points are made up by our host, Franklin Leonard.
Guests: Screenwriter Peter Straughan (“Conclave”), composer Kris Bowers (“The Wild Robot”), and actress and comedian Caitlin Reilly (“Hacks,” “Loot”).
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler.
Support for this podcast is also brought to you by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes L.A. a better place to live.
New episodes premiere Tuesdays and you can listen to the show on the radio at LAist 89.3 Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10 p.m.
The Best International Feature category at the Academy Awards has grown in prominence over the years, coinciding with the inclusion of more international voters. It’s now meant more films typically confined to the Best International Feature category are now making their way to the conversation for Best Picture. This year, I’m Still Here and Emilia Perez serve as examples of films being nominated in both categories. In the recent past, we’ve seen the likes of Drive My Car and Parasite gain recognition from Academy voters in both categories. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we’ll focus on this year’s crop of films for Best International Feature, and discuss our critics’ favorites. Joining us are Manuel Betancourt, Lael Loewenstein, and Christy Lemire.
FilmWeek: 'The Monkey,' 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' 'Millers in Marriage,' 'Cleaner' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The Monkey
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Millers in Marriage
Ex-Husbands
Cleaner
The Unbreakable Boy
Old Guy
FilmWeek: 'Captain America: Brave New World,' 'Paddington in Peru,' Becoming Led Zeppelin,' 'Sky Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius),' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Captain America: Brave New World
Paddington in Peru
Becoming Led Zeppelin
Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
Universal Language
The Gorge
Mom
I Love You Forever
Kid Snow
Rez Comedy
Feature: ‘Nickel Boys’ writer-director RaMell Ross discusses creative ways of adapting Colson Whitehead’s novel
Since the book was released in 2019, Colson Whitehead's historical fiction novel The Nickel Boys has reached great critical acclaim, having most notably won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. So to adapt the book into a feature-length film seems like it’d offer a lot of pressure, but it’s one the RaMell Ross seemed willing to take on following his Oscar-nominated documentary Hale County This Morning, This Evening. This year, Ross now finds his Nickel Boys adaptation nominated for multiple Oscars, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. Similar to the book, the film follows the lives of two boys at the now-defunct Nickel Academy, a reform school in Florida that had a track record of abusing the African American children who attended. Ross also takes a unique approach, leaning heavily into his protagonist’s perspective, with most of the film switching between Elwood and Turner’s first-person point of view. Joining us to discuss the work put into Nickel Boys is the film’s co-writer and director, RaMell Ross.
Nickel Boys is out in select theaters and is now on VOD/digital.
Feature: 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' director discusses Jazz greats and their relationship to post-colonial Africa
The Oscar-nominated documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat has received critical success through it’s focus on an international incident, a relationship between developing countries in a post-colonial era, and how artists can unknowingly play a role in this. The documentary, directed by Johan Grimonprez, uses jazz music from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Max Roach as an entryway into post-colonial Africa. Grimonprez spends much of the documentary getting into newly independent African nations, the most notable being the Democratic Republic of Congo, and how their relationship with colonial powers involved in the United Nations can impact their new democracies. This narrative is put together with prominent jazz musicians at the time and how their performances in these new nations were used for political purposes unbeknownst to them. So, for this week’s FilmWeek feature, we sit down with Johan Grimonprez, director of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.
“Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat” is out now in select theaters and available on VOD
FilmWeek: 'Love Hurts,' 'Jazzy,' 'Parthenope,' 'Bring Them Down,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Love Hurts
No Other Land
Parthenope
Suze
Jazzy
Armand
Dark Nuns
Bring Them Down
Hazard
FilmWeek: 'Companion,' 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,' 'Dog Man,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Lael Loewenstein, and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
- Companion
- Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
- Dog Man
- You're Cordially Invited
- Love Me
- Valiant One
- Lucca's World
Oscar Animated Shorts
Only one film (Wander to Wonder) is available online; all the animated shorts will be bundled up in a limited theatrical release starting February 14
- Beautiful Men
- In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Magic Candies
- Wander to Wonder
- Yuck!
New Book ‘Falling in Love at the Movies” highlights the history of the romantic comedy
In her new book Falling in Love at the Movies, entertainment journalist Esther Zuckerman takes readers through the history of romantic comedies. A beloved genre, having built a reliable audience at the box office and some films even winning Academy Awards, the romcom has held a cultural impact that’s left many longing for romances depicted in Roman Holiday and When Harry Met Sally. So for this week’s FilmWeek feature, we speak to Esther Zuckerman about the rich history and extensive research that went into Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today.
Esther will be doing a book signing, in partnership with Skylight Books, on Friday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 PM at the Los Feliz 3. Following that, she’ll be introducing a 7 PM screening of “Broadcast News.” For ticket information, click here.
Feature: New book ‘Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation’ tells the story of two MGM visionaries
Moviegoers nowadays might not know much of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios’ history outside of its iconic mascot, a lion who introduced each film with it’s iconic roar. It was an introduction that was meant to prepare viewers for not just a film, but a spectacle. A new book by retired film critic Kenneth Turan shares the studio’s rich history of spectacle through the work of co-founder Louis B. Mayer, and Irving Thalberg, who served as its head of production following MGM’s inception. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we’ll speak to former film critic Kenneth Turan, about his forthcoming book Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation, and give listeners a glimpse as to how they contributed to Hollywood.
“Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation” is available for pre-order, and releases February 4th; click here to learn more.
FilmWeek: 'Presence,' 'Flight Risk,' 'Eternal You,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming.
Presence
Flight Risk
Inheritance
Eternal You
Brave the Dark
Grafted
Rose
Global Harmony
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming.
FilmWeek: 'One of Them Days,' Wolf Man,' 'I'm Still Here,' 'Hard Truths,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming.
- One of Them Days
- Wolf Man
- I’m Still Here
- Grand Theft Hamlet
- Hard Truths
- Eno
- DIG! XX
- Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died just days before his 79th birthday.
His family announced the death in a Facebook post on Thursday. The cause of death and location was not immediately available, but Lynch had been public about his emphysema. Lynch was a onetime painter who broke through in the 1970s with the surreal “Eraserhead” and rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and peers in the following decades. His notable releases ranged from the neo-noir “Mulholland Drive” to the skewed Gothic of “Blue Velvet” to the eclectic and eccentric “Twin Peaks.” Joining us today on FilmWeek is Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt and Peter Rainer.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Manuel Betancourt, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming.
A Complete Unknown
Babygirl
Nosferatu
Better Man
The Fire Inside
2073
Vermiglio
From Ground Zero
Harbin
Feature: Wallace & Gromit return to the big screen with ‘Vengeance Most Fowl,’ we talk to the directors
It’s been 19 years since the intuitive, Wensleydale-loving Wallace and Gromit graced the big screen, with their last feature being The Curse of the Wererabbit; now the duo returns with Vengeance Most Fowl, which also marks the return of an old foe, the silent penguin Feathers McGraw. Having begun as a graduation project at the National Film and Television School, and now being a three-time Academy Award-winning cast of characters, Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park has teamed up with longtime collaborator Merlin Crossingham to direct this latest feature. So for this week’s FilmWeek feature, Larry sits down with Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham to discuss all the work that went into making this stop-motion animated feature a reality.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will be released in select theaters on December 18 and streaming on Netflix on January 3.
FilmWeek: 'The Brutalist,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming.
- The Brutalist
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- Homestead
- The Room Next Door
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Counted Out
- The Wages of Fear (1953)
Feature: 1972 Munich Hostage Crisis broadcast gets revisited in ‘September 5,’ we discuss the film with its director.
Movies centered on journalists have been somewhat of a trend over the years, with Spotlight and The Post serving as recent examples, and some older classics like All The President’s Men and The Insider. Writer-director Tim Fehlbaum’s latest project, September 5, looks to add to the tradition with a timely story of broadcast journalists attempting to cover an international incident in real-time. The film follows the 1972 Munich Olympics, with its inciting incident being 11 Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants. It was coverage that was watched by roughly 900 million viewers, showing just how serious this event was. Hansjörg Weißbrich, the film’s editor, creates tension despite most of the film being set in one building; his work on the film has since been acknowledged by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, which awarded September 5 for its Best Editing category. For this week’s feature, we talk to filmmaker Tim Fehlbaumabout the making of September 5 and the work it took to revisit a dark moment in history.
FilmWeek: 'Kraven the Hunter,' 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,' 'Nickel Boys,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
- Kraven the Hunter
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- September 5
- Nickel Boys
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
- Oh, Canada
- The Last Showgirl
- The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes
- Carry-On
- Endless Summer Syndrome
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Majorand Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
- Nightbitch
- Y2K
- The Order
- Day of the Fight
- The End
- Unstoppable
- The Girl with the Needle
- Mary
- Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary
- The Return
- Lake George
From 'Jonny Quest' to 'The West Wing' and beyond: Actor Tim Matheson on his decades spent in Hollywood
Actor Tim Matheson has been working in showbiz since he was a young kid. He took up roles in some shows from the 1960s, like Leave it to Beaver and Window on Main Street. In 1964, he became the leading voice for the animated adventure series Jonny Quest. He'd go on to play Eric "Otter" Stratton in one of his best-known roles in the 1978 comedy film Animal House, and he was Emmy-nominated for his role as John Hoynes in The West Wing. For this week’s feature, we re-air an interview Larry recently did with Matheson, tied to his new memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches (Hachette Books, 2024)
FilmWeek: 'Moana 2,' 'Queer,' 'Maria,' 'That Christmas,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
- Moana 2
- Queer
- Maria
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
- Porcelain War
- That Christmas
- Queens (Reinas)
As we enter a major weekend for Hollywood, how successful are Wicked and Gladiator II projected to be?
Although Thanksgiving cooking is a major event on its own, the next two weekends serve as a time when major studios try to cash in on the audience’s free time. The two major releases this weekend, John M. Chu’s Wicked and Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, have bot h heavily campaigned for eyeballs, leaving questions about whether both can find box office success during the first week of their respective domestic releases. Internationally, Gladiator II has been released in some territories and made more than $80 million dollars in the process; Wicked has yet to open up its wide release but is projected to make more than $100 million in its opening weekend. With many referencing Barbenheimer, due to both films’ heavy promotion and different audience demographics, it does beg folks to wonder how each film will ultimately do financially and during awards season. Rebecca Rubin, senior film and media reporter for Variety, joins us to discuss this.
Feature: Critics discuss what’s behind the idea of movies being longer, and how to best prep for them
At a time when rolls of film dominated the land, making a blockbuster was going to be expensive when you had to consider a physical film that had to be distributed across the globe. It’s an issue that made films longer than 120 minutes feel like an occasion. However, in the world of digital cameras, the unique quirks that came with the film were no longer an issue, making it easier to extend the length of a given feature. Auteurs like Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese have tried their best to keep viewers’ attention, with recent projects like Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, respectively. In the vein of West Side Story (1961) and Lawrence of Arabia, Brady Corbet’s upcoming film The Brutalist uses an intermission to give viewers a break. But ultimately… are Hollywood’s movies longer now? And for viewers interested in watching these long movies– what are ways to fully devote yourself to a film?
FilmWeek: 'Gladiator II,' 'Wicked,' 'Joy,' 'Spellbound,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Amy Nicholson, and Claudia Puig reviewthe latest releases on FilmWeek.
- Gladiator II
- Wicked
- Flow
- Joy
- Spellbound
- Agent of Happiness
- The Merry Gentlemen
- The Glassworker
FilmWeek: 'Red One,' 'Elton John: Never Too Late,' 'Daruma,' and More
Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
- Red One
- All We Imagine as Light
- Elton John: Never Too Late
- Bird
- The World According to Alle Willis
- Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes
- Ghost Cat Anzu
- Daruma
- Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy
- Night Is Not Eternal
- Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
- The Lost Children
Feature: As Hollywood begins its “Christmas creep,” we talk our favorite holiday movies
The holidays are here… or at least film distributors are under that impression. It’s been two weeks since Halloween has wrapped, and in that time we’ve seen some new Christmas-centric films make their ways to theaters and streamers. This week’s most-promoted theatrical release being the Christmas, action-comedy Red One; the film includes stars like Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons. Last week on the show, we had the chance to discuss Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, two films that fit into the rich tradition of comfort movies that you can watch with your family during the holidays. So for this week’s FilmWeek feature, we’ll speak to our critics about the trend itself and hear about their favorite movies centered on the holiday season.
Feature: New book ‘Opening Weekend’ provides insider perspective on film marketing
Although the film industry can be quite lucrative, there are a lot of moving parts to how a film gets to be a “success” or “flop.” As it relates to building up hype for a movie, marketing teams play a huge role in growing excitement and finding ways to resonate with general audiences. A new book, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops, by longtime film marketing executive Jim Fredrick. Frederick’s career in the business has included working on the marketing team for films like Eyes Wide Shut, The Shawshank Redemption, and even the Harry Potter film franchise. So for this week’s feature, we’ll talk to Frederick about Opening Weekend and get an insider’s understanding of how marketing works within the film industry.
Jim Fredrick, studio marketing executive, and Chapman University film professor; he’s also the author of the new book Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops
FilmWeek: "Heretic," "The Piano Lesson," "Small Things Like These," and more
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
- Heretic
- The Piano Lesson
- Small Things Like These
- Elevation
- The Last Rifelman
- Christmas Even in Miller’s Point
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Meanwhile on Earth
- Sallywood
- Weekend in Taipei
The upcoming general election has of course been on many peoples’ minds, and what better way to work through the angst than by viewing how generations of artists have tried depicting politics on the big screen? Since early September, Turner Classic Movies has been airing some of the most political films to be released, with some examples being The Great Dictator and JFK. So for today’s feature, Larry and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Christy Lemire talk about their favorite election-related movies, getting into what makes them so topical and worth looking back at following their initial release.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. They also remember actress Teri Garr, who passed away at the age of 79.
- Here
- Blitz
- Emilia Perez
- A Real Pain
- Juror #2
- Endurance
- Freedom
- The Gutter
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Feature: Larry talks to Sean Baker and Mikey Madison about the work that went into making ‘Anora’
Since his 2012 feature-length film Starlet, critically acclaimed director Sean Baker has made films that bring realism to the lives of sex workers across the United States. Angelenos are likely familiar with the locations of Starlet and Tangerine, with the former taking place in the San Fernando Valley and the latter in Hollywood. Baker would eventually shoot his next films in Florida and Texas, but his latest picture, Anora, brings viewers to Brooklyn, New York. In Anora, Mikey Madison portrays Ani, an exotic dancer who eventually finds herself eloping with the son of a Russian oligarch. The film has garnered positive reviews since being screened at film festivals and was awarded the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival by fellow filmmakers judging the competition. For this week’s feature, we sit down with Anora’s writer-director Sean Baker, and the film’s star, Mikey Madison.
Anora is now in select theaters and will expand on November 1
FilmWeek: 'Venom: The Last Dance,' 'Conclave,' 'Memoir of a Snail,' and More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon
- Venom: The Last Dance
- Conclave
- Memoir of a Snail
- Martha
- My Name is Alfred Hitchcock
- Magpie
- Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid
- Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
- Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
- The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
- Rule of Two Walls
- The Sacrifice (1986)
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
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Smile 2 Wide Release
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AnoraIn Select Theaters
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Rumors In Select Theaters
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Exhibiting Forgiveness In Select Theaters
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Woman of the Hour In Select Theaters and Streaming on Netflix
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Goodrich Laemmle Newhall [Santa Clarita] and Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
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Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan And Sara Streaming on Hulu
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MadS In Select Theaters | Streaming on Shudder
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The Body Politic Laemmle NoHo 7 | Streaming on PBS
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BookwormIn Select Theaters | VOD
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- Piece by Piece Wide Release
- The ApprenticeWide Release
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next Wide Release
- We Live In Time In Select Theaters | Expands to Wide Release October 18th
- Last of the Sea WomenLaemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood] | Streaming on Apple TV+
- Food and Country Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- Nurse Unseen Laemmle Glendale
- In Her Place Streaming on Netflix | In Select Theaters
- Dusty & StoneLaemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- Lonely PlanetStreaming on Netflix
- Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward StoryIn Select Theaters & VOD
- Terrifier 3In Select Theaters
- Caddo Lake Streaming on Max
Referred to by Vulture as a box office “Mega Flop(olis),” Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long project didn’t have an ideal opening, making $4,000,000 domestically across 1,854 theaters. Coppola, now 85 years old, hasn’t gotten much love from audiences for the film, although one sequence has become the subject of many online memes. Megalopolis also arrives at a time when advertisements for the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood’s new film, Juror #2, are set to release in November. Both filmmakers have extensive filmographies, including some hits and misses, but are their new projects resonating as much as prior works? How are they faring compared to longtime auteurs like Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann? We talk to FilmWeek critics Tim Cogshell and Wade Major about whether these filmmakers are still resonating with audiences, and what challenges they face with making films in their twilight years.
Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement, seven years after his last movie, for a film directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis. The project was announced Tuesday by Focus Features and Plan B, who are partnering on “Anemone.” The film, Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut, will star his father along with Sean Bean and Samantha Morton. The two Day-Lewises co-wrote the film. Earlier Tuesday, Daniel Day-Lewis and Bean were spotted driving a motorbike through Manchester, England, stoking intrigue about his impending return to acting. After making Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 film “Phantom Thread,” the 67-year-old said he was quitting acting. Given Day-Lewis’s decades-long filmography, and 3 Academy Awards to his name, we thought it’d be good to look back at his legacy to help contextualize how significant his contributions have been.
With files from the Associated Press
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Megalopolis Wide Release
The Wild RobotWide Release
Saturday NightAMC Burbank 16 + AMC Burbank Town Center 6 | Expands October 11th
LeeIn Select Theaters
SleepAlamo Drafthouse [DTLA] + Available on VOD
Amber AlertLaemmle Royal [West LA]
Rez BellStreaming on Netflix
Girls Will Be GirlsLandmark’s Nuart Theatre [West LA] | Expands October 4th to Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
All Shall Be WellLaemmle Royal [West LA]
Haunted HeartLaemmle Monica Center [Santa Monica] + Available on VOD
Having done film criticism for decades, it was around the early points of the COVID-19 pandemic that film critic and historian Carrie Rickey decided to take up the task of outlining the life of beloved director, Agnes Varda. In A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda, Rickey looks at not just Varda’s filmography, but also how she became such a public-facing individual who embodied the politics she preachedin interviews and on the big screen. Writing about the work that went into making great films like Cleo from 5 to 7, how she became a notable part of France’s feminist movement, and the friendships that made her known as a beloved socialite. So for this week’s FilmWeek feature, we speak to film critic and historian Carrie Rickey about her new book, A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how perceptions of and conversations around interracial relationships have changed since Larry was growing up in the ’60s… for better, and for worse.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Although infrequent movie watchers might be most familiar with filmmaker Brian De Palma’s Scarface and Mission Impossible, his most prolific era actually came between 1972-1981, which is what filmmaker and book author Laurent Bouzereau refers to as “The De Palma Decade” in his new book of the same name. Beginning with De Palma’s 1972 film Sisters, and ending with his 1981 film Blow Out, Bouzereau break down the iconic filmmaker’s themes and thought process when developing each work within this decade. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we’ll sit down with Laurent Bouzereau, author of the new book “The De Palma Decade: Redefining Cinema with Doubles, Voyeurs, and Psychic Teens,” and get into how this pioneer of New Hollywood cinema made his mark.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Never Let GoWide Release
A Different Man In Select Theaters
Transformers One Wide Release
The SubstanceIn Select Theaters
Wolfs In Select Theaters | Streaming on Apple TV+ September 27th
In The SummersLaemmle Royal
All Happy FamiliesLaemmle Royal
Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Streaming on PBS Monday, September 23rd
Omni LoopLaemmle Glendale [Glendale]
A Mistake Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
Dan Da Dan: The First Encounter In Select Theaters
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how movies can help teach us about the world, and ourselves… and what makes some more effective than others in getting their messages across.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Speak No Evil Wide Release
The Killers GameWide Release
My Old AssIn Select Theaters
Will & Harper In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix September 27th
The Critic Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
Here After Streaming on Roku
The Mother of All Lies Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
The Goldman Case Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
Look Into My EyesIn Select Theaters
Am I A Racist? In Select Theaters
Studio One ForeverLandmark Sunset [West Hollywood] | Available on VOD October 3rd
Early cinema, despite a lack of conventional sound, has always been engaging as an experience since it’s typically been paired with live scores to match a specific film’s tone. Screening with live scores can still be found today, but Austin’s Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In founder Josh Frank decided to put an interesting spin on the classic concept; Frank decided to change up the experience by pairing silent films with contemporary live performances by bands like Radiohead and R.E.M.. For its first installment of screenings, played in art theaters and drive-ins across the country, they’ll be pairing the 1922 horror film Nosferatu with Radiohead’s albums Kid A and Amnesiac. So today on FilmWeek, we talk to Josh Frank about his latest venture and the thought process behind it.
The biggest film festival in North America, the Toronto International Film Festival, has commenced with a lineup that’s showcasing an array of notable films in a relatively lackluster year following the SAG/WGA strikes. Some major releases include Edward Berger’s star-studded film Conclave, the gender-affirming pop musical Emilia Perez, and the Jason Reitman historical comedy Saturday Night. So Today on FilmWeek, Larry will check in with LAist film critic Peter Rainer, to hear what films have stood out to him at the festival and are worth keeping an eye on once they’re theatrically released.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond dive into how our relationship to religion has changed since the 50s… and how the overall decline of religious faith has led Americans to hold tighter to their political views and philosophical beliefs about right and wrong.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Wide Release
Rebel Ridge Streaming on Netflix
I’ll Be Right ThereLaemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
His Three DaughtersIn Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix September 20th
The Cowboy and The Queen Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Red RoomsLaemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
Paradise is BurningLaemmle Glendale | Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle]
HoardIn Select Theaters
The ParagonAlamo Drafthouse DTLA
Earlier this year, a study was published that found that sex in movies has started to drop off, at least in several films that depicted them. So it did come as a bit of a surprise when film festival season highlights out of the Venice Film Festival included the Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson-led erotic drama Babygirl, as well Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. Stateside we also saw Sean Baker’s Anora, a story about a New York exotic dancer’s relationship with a Russian oligarch, screen at the Telluride Film Festival following its success at the Cannes Film Festival.
So for this week’s FilmWeek feature, we thought it’d be worth getting into how these films were received by those in the film community, and get into how it might translate with general audiences. We continue with FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein and Amy Nicholson, as well as Variety executive editor Brent Lang.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how LA’s food culture has changed since Larry was a kid, bringing more authentic, wide-ranging, and inventive cuisine to the city.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
ReaganWide Release
1992 Wide Release
Merchant IvoryLaemmle Royal | Laemmle Town Center 5 | Landmark Pasadena September 6th
Tokyo CowboyIn Select Theaters
Hinckley: I Shot The President Available on VOD
Slingshot In Select Theaters
The Deliverance Streaming on Netflix
Close Your Eyes Landmark Nuart Theater
Take My Head In Select Theaters
Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer Streaming on Netflix Tuesday, September 3rd
The Hays Code, developed by Will H. Hays but most notably supervised by Joseph Breen, had profound impact on the world of American cinema through it’s elimination of any concepts that didn’t match the moral standards of those heading the department. A fascinating outcome in this era, from 1934 to 1968, was the few films that were able to filmmaking trickery to get past these sensors, with many of these moments being outlined in film historian Nat Segaloff’s new book The Naughty Bits: What The Censors Wouldn’t Let You See in Hollywood’s Most Famous Movies. Filmmakers like Howard Hawks and Billy Wilder were able to find methods of pushing boundaries with risque language and visual euphemisms. So for this week’s FilmWeek Feature, Larry sits down with Nat to discuss this time of censorship, and how some moments in American cinema at the time were able to make it through the censors undetected.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about what’s making young men so lonely these days... and how their feelings of isolation can lead to even bigger problems.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Blink Twice Wide Release
The CrowWide Release
The Killer Streaming on Peacock
Between the TemplesIn Select Theaters
Strange DarlingIn Select Theaters
Red IslandLaemmle Royal
Greedy PeopleIn Select Theaters
Rear Window (70th Anniversary) In Select Theaters
The Secret Art of Human FlightAvailable on VOD
The Other Laurens Available on VOD
Incoming Streaming on Netflix
1960’s exploitation films did so much for the industry, as they created a general roadmap for how to make a commercially successful film. The following decade would bring further proof in the form of “blaxploitation,” a ethnic subgenre that saw Black filmmakers and creatives take center stage in stories that were meant to entertain audiences while also serve as representation in the industry. Although still quite controversial within the community for their explicit storylines, the heros many times were Black protagonists that tried to stick it to the man or shut down criminal enterprises. Given the subgenre’s long history, Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson looked to chronicle it in his book Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema. So for our FilmWeek feature, Larry sits down with Odie to discuss the themes and success this subgenre found with audiences and why its impact can still be felt today.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how swearing has changed over the years... becoming more common, less taboo, and moving the dial on what it means to be vulgar today.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Alien: Romulus” Wide Release
“My Penguin Friend” Wide Release
“Jackpot!” Streaming on Amazon Prime
“Close to You” Laemmle Royal | Monica Film Center | Laemmle NoHo 7 | Laemmle Glendale
“Skincare” In Select Theaters
“Sugarcane” Laemmle Royal
“Rob Peace” Monica Film Center | Town Center 5 | NoHo 7
“Untold: The Murder of Air McNair” Streaming on Netflix
“The Union” Streaming on Netflix
“I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” In Los Angeles, many drivers can relate to that famous quote from “The Fast and the Furious,” said by character Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel. The original film brings together a host of references that many Southern California could probably point out. From scenes taking places in areas like Dodgers Stadium, to what is now the San Bernardino Airport, the film has a host of references that locals will get a kick out of seeing on the big screen. Not just that, but it’s fast-paced action sequences and focus on family is why the film has garnered such universal interest.
So LAist thought it’d be great to bring the film to big screen for our most recent FilmWeek screening, this time in partnership with The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana. Following the screening, Larry spoke to film critics Amy Nicholson and Christy Lemire about the film to discuss its significance in our culture. They were also joined the film’s racing consultant, Craig Lieberman, and 2nd unit director Mic Rodgers, to understand all the effort that went into making this movie a high octane blockbuster.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. From free love to STDs, Larry and Desmond unpack how attitudes toward sex have shifted over the years as young people express more reluctance to get involved than the generations before them.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Cuckoo” Wide Release
“Borderlands” Wide Release
“Good One” Landmark Sunset
“War Game” Landmark Nuart
“Daughters” In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix August 14
“The Long Walk of Carlos Guerrero” Laemmle Noho 7
“It Ends With Us” Wide Release
“The Conversation (50th Anniversary” Laemmle Royal | Laemmle Glendale | Laemmle Town Center 5
In prior interviews with documentary filmmaker Jesse Moss on FilmWeek, we’ve spoken to him about what it’s like following kids simulating our branches of government— but in “War Game,” him and co-director Tony Gerber get into a much heavier look at American democracy. The documentary follows former and current public officials, as well as national security personnel, as they try to manage a military coup attempt. With army veterans as the knowledgeable opposition in this simulation, the documentary has viewers questioning what might be the best course of action in an environment that holds so many consequences. Joining us to get into the film is “War Game” co-directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Desmond and Larry talk about being homegrown Angelenos and how the city has shaped them over the years.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Trap” Wide Release
“Kneecap” In Select Theaters
“The Instigators'' In Select Theaters | Streaming on Apple TV+ August 9th
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” Wide Release
“Sebastian” Landmark Sunset
“COUP!” In Select Theaters
“Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” Streaming on HBO Max
“Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie” Streaming on Netflix
“Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande” Laemmle Santa Monica on Wednesday August 7th | Laemmle NoHo on Thursday August 8th
Written and directed by Richard Pappiatt, ‘Kneecap’ tells the fictionalized origin story of Belfast rap trio Kneecap, with the rappers playing themselves in their feature film debut. Through drugs, rap music, and a whole lot of trouble the trio fight to save the Irish language in a place with less than 80,000 native speakers. The film made a splash at Sundance earlier this year as the first Irish language film and first non-us film to win a Next Audience Award. Today on FilmWeek, Austin chats with Mo Chara, Moglaí Bap, and DJ Provaí of Kneecap alongside director Richard Pappiatt.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond discuss how common it is for people today to attach their jobs to their identities, whether that has changed from a few decades ago — and why.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” Wide Release
“Dìdi (弟弟)” In Select Theaters
“The Fabulous Four” Laemmle Newhall | Laemmle Town Center 5 | Laemmle Claremont 5
“Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix July 31
“Great Absence” Laemmle Glendale | Laemmle Monica Film Center
“Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger” Landmark Nuart Theater | Laemmle NoHo 7 | Laemmle Glendale | Laemmle Town Center 5
“The Last Breath” In Select Theaters | Available on VOD
“Starve Acre” Available on VOD
It’s certainly a challenge to hit all the right notes for a coming-of-the-age film, but new films certainly have had issues in the past with folding in our new virtual-savvy lives; however Sean Wang’s feature directorial debut “Dìdi (弟弟)” manages this through inventive visuals and a great performance from the film’s teenage lead Izaac Wang. Set in the Bay Area during the late aughts, “Dìdi” follows its teenage protagonist, Chris, as he works through his growing pains as a child of immigrant parents. Joining us to discuss this seemingly personal story, and the production that went into developing it, is writer-director Sean Wang and the film’s star, Izaac Wang.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about their own mental health journeys and how the openness to which people talk about their experiences has evolved since Larry was coming of age.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Twisters” Wide Release
“Crossing” In Select Theaters | Streaming on MUBI August 30th
“Faye” Streaming on HBO
“Mother, Couch” Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale
“Sisi and I” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
“The Abandon” In Select Theaters | Available on VOD July 31st
“Oddity” In Select Theaters
“Widow Clicquot” In Select Theaters
Serving as an unconventional addition to the action-comedy genre, Josh Margolin’s “Thelma” is a unique film that uses our understanding of age to create a heightened sense of action for tasks that many people may consider mundane. The film follows June Squibb as the titular character, who seeks retribution after being scammed out of $10,000 by a phone scammer. Using Los Angeles’s beautiful scenery, the film sees Thelma searching for the person who wronged her, all the while freaking her family out as they search for an older relative. These common issues bring an uncommon story to the screen, so joining us to talk about it for this week’s FilmWeek feature is writer-director Josh Margolin and star June Squibb.
Passing the Mantle is a podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry Mantle and his son Desmond, 23, go back to their teen years to talk high school and how the norms of what’s accepted — and not accepted — in the classroom have changed from the 1970s to now.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Longlegs” Wide Release
“Sing Sing” In Select Theaters | Expands to Wide Release August 2nd
“Fly Me to the Moon” Wide Release
“Beverly Hills Cops: Axel F” Streaming on Netflix
“Touch” In Select Theaters
“Sorry Not Sorry” Available on VOD
“Majority Rules” Laemmle Glendale
“Dandelion” Laemmle Monica Film Center | Expands to Select Theaters July 19th
“National Anthem” In Select Theaters
In a year where actor Colman Domingo was honored for his work in “Rustin,” playing its titular character, he brings viewers another dynamic performance in “Sing Sing.” The film takes place in New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility, following a group of inmates looking to stage their own production. Alongside Domingo, the film has a fellow Academy Award nominee in Paul Raci, but also former alums of the program like Sean San José and Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin. The film’s unique approach of casting formerly incarcerated folks is also paired with the fact that the entire cast was paid the same rate, all in service to the “community-based” approach the film’s production took on. To discuss what went into the making of the film, and his role as “Divine G” in the film, is actor Colman Domingo.
“Sing Sing” is out now in Select Theaters and in Wide Release on August 2.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this first episode, Larry Mantle and his son, Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generation is as intellectually curious as Larry's peers in the 1970s.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, Andy Klein, and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- “Maxxxine” Wide Release
- “Despicable Me 4” Wide Release
- “Kill” In Select Theaters
- “Escape” CGV Buena Park 8 [Buena Park] + CGV Cinemas LA [Koreatown]
- “June Zero” In Select Theaters
- “The Imaginary” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Secret Art of Human Flight” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
- “A Man of Reason” Available on VOD [Tuesday] July 9th
- “The Mandela Effect Phenomenon” Available on VOD Platforms [Tuesday] July 9th
- "Blue Lock: Episode Nagi” In Select Theaters
- “Boneyard” Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
- “Confessions of a Good Samaritan” Laemmle Royal [West LA] [Wednesday] July 10 | Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood] [Thursday] July 11th | Expands to Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] July 12th
- “Exposure” VOD [Tuesday] July 9
- “Seven Samurai [4K, 70th Anniversary Re-Release]” One Night Only at The Egyptian [Sunday] July 7th | Expanding to Laemmle Royal [West LA] [next Friday] July 12
One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary this year, and its 4k restoration is soon to be in select theaters. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film industry who took part in BFI’s Top 225 list back in 2022. ‘Seven Samurai’ followed hits in Kurosawa’s filmography like “Rashomon” and “Yojimbo’... but what’s led to that common sentiment? For this week’s FilmWeek Feature, we reprise our retrospective for the film with LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Andy Klein about why Seven Samurai is essential viewing for cinephiles and all moviegoers.
Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations.
It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a different career, he shares his dad’s fascination with the world and drive to understand why things are the way they are.
Diving into topics like gender dynamics, mental health, religion and sex, Larry and Desmond will discuss shifting societal values, the life experiences that have shaped their perspectives and stories that neither of them have shared before... gaining a new understanding of the world, and each other, in each episode.
Passing the Mantle premieres July 8th.
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Griffin Dunne grew up in the lap of luxury as the child of Hollywood producer turned investigative journalist Dominick Dunne. In his new memoir “Friday Afternoon Club,” the younger Dunne recounts stories about growing up alongside the rich and famous while also navigating the troubled waters of a family burdened by trauma, mental illness and the murder of Dunne’s sister. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we reprise Larry’s conversation with actor and author Griffin Dunne about his memoir.
Julia Paskin and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“A Quiet Place: Day One” Wide Release
“Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” Wide Release
“Janet Planet” Wide Release
“Green Border” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle]
“Daddio” In Select Theaters
“A Family Affair” Streaming on Netflix
“Shoeshine (1946) 4k Restoration” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle]
In a surprise announcement following the success of his film “Poor Things,”which received 11 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards and was awarded 4, director Yorgos Lanthimos took no time to announce his new film “Kind of Kindness.” The film is an anthology, telling 3 distinct stories about love, through the dry and dark humor that many have associated with Lanthimos’s screenplays. So what compelled Lanthimos to partner back up with his longtime screenwriting collaborator, Efthimis Filippou, for this new project? Joining us to discuss his latest film is Yorgos Lanthimos, director and co-screenwriter of “Kind of Kindness.”
“Kinds of Kindness” is out now in select Los Angeles and New York theaters; the film is out in Wide Release in June 28.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Kinds of Kindness,” In Select Los Angeles and New York Theaters; in Wide Release next week
“The Bikeriders” Wide Release
“Thelma” In Select Theaters
“Fancy Dance” Laemmle Noho 7 [North Hollywood] | Streaming on Apple TV+ June 28
“The Exorcism” In Select Theaters | Available on VOD Platforms
“Summer Solstice” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
“Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” Landmark Nuart Theater | Expands to Lumiere Theater June 28th
“Federer: Twelve Final Days” Amazon Prime Video
“Tiger Stripes” Streaming on Netflix
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Inside Out” Wide Release
“Brats” Streaming on Hulu
“The Grab” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Available on VOD Platforms
“Firebrand” In Select Theaters
“Fresh Kills” In Select Theaters
“Tuesday” Wide Release
“Just The Two Of Us” Laemmle Glendale
“Ghostlight” Landmark Theaters Sunset | In Select Theaters June 21st
“I Used To Be Funny” Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Town Center 5 [Encino]
“Ultraman: Rising” Streaming On Netflix
“Treasure” In Select Theaters
In the new film ‘Firebrand,’ viewers are transported to a more than 500-year-old story, at a time when King Henry VIII ruled England and kept that authoritative approach to his marriages as well. In the case of ‘Firebrand’ we find an older King Henry VIII in his marriage to his sixth wife, Katherine Parr; Parr endures the loss of a friend at the hands of Henry VIII and fights to have control in her relationship. Given the tyrannical nature of King Henry VII, it meant that actor Jude Law had a lot to consider when portraying the royal on the silver screen. So today on FilmWeek, guest host Austin Cross talks to Law about what went into the transformation.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” Wide Release
“Robot Dreams” In Select Theaters
“Am I Ok?” Streaming On Max
“Flipside” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] |Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
“The Watchers” In Select Theaters
“Maestra” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle]
“Rowdy Girl” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
“Someday We’ll Tell Each other Everything” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle]
“Longing” Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]|Galaxy Theatres Mission Grove
“Run Lola Run (1999)” In Select Theaters
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Summer Camp” Wide Release
“Jim Henson: Idea Man” Streaming on Disney+
“In A Violent Nature” Wide Release
“The Dead Don’t Hurt” In Select Theaters
“Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara” Landmark Pasadena Playhouse [Pasadena] , Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle], Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
“Backspot” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]| Available On VOD Platforms
“Ezra” In Select Theaters
“The Young Wife” Available On VOD
“What You Wish For” In Select Theaters | Available On VOD
From his puppeteering days to viewers of a local D.C. TV station to global audiences theatrically, if you weren’t able to remember Jim Henson’s face you certainly recognized his zany muppets. A new documentary from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, titled “Jim Henson: Idea Man,” chronologically goes through Henson’s life’s work and how closely tied his loved ones were to projects like “Sesame Street” and his 1986 feature “Labyrinth.” For this week’s FilmWeek feature, Larry talks to Howard about his new documentary and how he looked to capture Henson’s life by talking to those closest to him still living.
‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’ is now available to stream on Disney+.
Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque.
Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro jumps into the history of these movie theaters and this programming group to shine a light on a little L.A. moviegoing history and spotlight the future of the American Cinematheque in this city.
Check out our deep dive into the Egyptian Theatre's history and reopening here: https://omny.fm/shows/howtola/revival-house-the-egyptian-theater-redux
Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, American Cinematheque artistic director Grant Moninger, Programmers Imani Davis and Cindy Flores, Senior Film Programmer Chris Lemaire
A new book by film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver titled “From the Moment They Met It Was Murder: Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir” gets into one of Hollywood’s most influential works, the true crime drama “Double Indemnity.” Ursini and Silver helped chronicle the film’s origins, from the 1927 “crime of the century” it's based on and the motifs that would eventually inspire generations. What better way to reboot our FilmWeek screening series than to talk about this iconic Hollywood throwback with authors who understand and one of our beloved critics? For this week’s feature, Larry returns with our live screening series, joined by LAist film critic Claudia Puig and book authors Ursini and Silver.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Wide Release
“The Garfield Movie” Wide Release
“Hit Man” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Streaming on Netflix June 7
“Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle” Wide Release
“The Beach Boys” Streaming on Disney+
“Queen of the Deuce” Streaming on Amazon and Apple TV+
“Atlas” Streaming on Netflix
“Taking Venice” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] | Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
“Sight” Wide Release
Roger Corman, the “King of the Bs” who helped turn out such low-budget classics as “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters” and gave many of Hollywood’s most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died. He was 98. Corman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, California, according to a statement released Saturday by his wife and daughters. This follows a life that started with many B-horror movies, such as the 1960 film “Little Shop of Horrors,” and helping kickstart the careers of Martin Scorsese and Jack Nicholson. Some of Corman’s work, including interviews with these film legends associated with Corman, was displayed in the 2011 documentary “Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel.”
For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we talk to filmmaker Alex Stapleton, director of “Corman’s World” and LAist film critic Wade Major, about Corman’s legacy and why his loss meant so much to the film community.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“If” Wide Release
“Babes” Wide Release
“Back To Black” Wide Release
“Gasoline Rainbow” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Streaming on MUBI May 31
“Thelma the Unicorn” Streaming on Netflix
“The Tuba Thieves” Premieres on PBS May 20th
“The Blue Angels” In IMAX | Streaming on Amazon Prime May 23
Go back to the movies with us!
It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen along to find out.
Learn more about the cemetery tour here: https://www.cemeterytour.com/
Find more about Cinespia here: https://cinespia.org/
Guests: Cemetery tour guide Karie Bible, Cinespia founder John Wyatt.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” Wide Release
“Poolman” In Select Theaters
“Summer Qamp” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
“Power” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]| Streaming On Netflix May 17
“The Last Stop in Yuma County” In Select Theaters
“Living With Leopards” Streaming On Netflix
“The Roundup Punishment” Wide Release
“Force Of Nature: The Dry 2” In Select Theaters
“The Image of You” VOD
“Lazareth” VOD
“Mother of the Bride” Streaming on Netflix
Saturday Night Live over the decades has served as a building block for comedians, using that platform as a way to get your name out there and eventually spin their popularity into other ventures. One of the earliest, and most iconic cases, being the American Classic that SNL alums Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi created with “The Blues Brothers.” A new book, by writer and journalist Daniel de Visé, gets into how Aykroyd and Belushi’s kinetic, comedic energy was spun into a just as entertaining production process. Along with the film’s influence on pop culture humor, it also shares how the film’s appreciate of blues music is best encapsulated by its soundtrack and appearances by Aretha Franklin and James Brown.
For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we talk to Daniel de Visé, author of “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the making of an American Film Classic” about what he was able to uncover from revisiting this film the captured a special moment in American film and comedy.
“I Saw The TV Glow,” the new film by second-time director Jane Schoenbrun, is a story they consider their most personal. The story follows the character Owen, over multiple decades of their own life, re-visiting their identity through the help of an old friend named Maddy. The film brings together elements of childhood nostalgia and horror in this fictional story of one kid who feels different from everyone else in this small town.
Today on FilmWeek, Larry sits down with the film's lead actor, Justice Smith, and its director Jane Schoenbrun, getting into the film’s exploration of identity and dysphoria.
‘I Saw The TV Glow’ is now in theaters, check your local listings.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“The Fall Guy” Wide Release
“Unfrosted” Streaming on Netflix
“I Saw The TV Glow” Wide Release
“Wildcat” AMC Century City 15 [Century City] | Vidiots [Eagle Rock] May 4th
“Blood in Blood Out (1993)” Streaming on Hulu
“Nowhere Special” Landmark Pasadena Playhouse [Pasadena] | Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] | Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Regency Agoura Hills Stadium [Agoura Hills] | Laemmle Claremont [Claremont]
“The Idea of You” Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
“Evil Does Not Exist” Wide Release
“Who is Stan Smith?” Landmark Nuart Theater [Sawtelle] | Expands to Laemmle Town Center [Encino] | Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] May 10
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Challengers” Wide Release
“Boy Kills World” Wide Release
“Egoist” Wide Release
“Bad Faith” VOD
“Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] April 26th | Streaming on PBS May 13
“Uncropped” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] on April
“Little Empty Boxes” Laemmle Monica [Santa Monica] April 26 | Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] April 28
“Humane” The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] April 26th
“ALAM” VOD
“Infested” Streaming on Shudder
One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary, released on April 26. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film industry who took part in BFI’s Top 225 list back in 2022. ‘Seven Samurai’ followed hits in Kurosawa’s filmography like “Rashomon” and “Yojimbo’... but what’s led to that common sentiment?
For this week’s FilmWeek Feature, we talk to LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Andy Klein about why Seven Samurai is essential viewing for cinephiles and all moviegoers.
Go back to the movies with us!
We're still profiling LA's repertory theaters in Revival House cause there are SO MANY to check out! In this episode, we explore a cool space with some deep, messy history.
Fashion label Brain Dead has taken over a site that some would consider....a little cursed. Originally opened in the 1940s as The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax, the venue was home to premieres and parties. Until a theft and murder shut the theater down.
In the 2000s, it was taken over by Cinefamily, which programmed in that space until allegations of abuse came to light in 2017.
But today, Brain Dead Studios is keeping the lights on for nerds, artists, and skate punks in Los Angeles -- aiming to create an eclectic community space to inspire creatives and show good movies. Take a listen as we explain the history and present of this theater.
Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, Brain Dead founder Kyle Ng
David and Nathan Zellners’ latest feature, ‘Sasquatch Sunset,’ is an unconventional story about a family of sasquatches living their lives in the woods of California’s Humboldt County. The film’s presentation has qualities not much different than popular live nature cams you’ll find today, making for a narrative that’s less to do with structure and more focused on a “day in the life” of a fictional creature.
Today on FilmWeek, we hear about the process of filming “Sasquatch Sunset” with David and Nathan Zellner.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” Wide Release
“Abigail” Wide Release
“Spy x Family Code: White” Wide Release
“We Grown Now” Cinemark Baldwin Hills [Crenshaw] & XD, AMC Century City 15 [Century City]
“Tiger” Streaming on Disney +
“Kung Fu Panda 4” Wide Release & VOD
“Dusk for a Hitman” VOD
“The People’s Joker” Vidiots April 19 & 20 | The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] 19-25 | The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana] April 19-25
“City Hunter” Streaming on Netflix April 25th
“Hard Miles” Wide Release
We're back with another episode of Revival House, but this time we're not heading to a 100 year old theater...
The David Geffen and Ted Mann theaters at the Academy Museum of Motion Arts and Pictures are a new addition to L.A's revival programming. In this episode, we explore what the theaters, which only opened in 2021, have to offer our city's moviegoing landscape. And hopefully, we demystify what seeing a movie here is actually like! (Did you know that tickets are only $10? And no, they don't just show Oscar winners.)
In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro sits in the red velvet seats of the David Geffen theater with Academy Museum Director of Programming, K.J. Relth-Miller, to talk community access, screening trends, and the power of movie theaters.
If you're curious about the Academy Museum, you can check out our other LAist Studios series, The Academy Museum Podcast here.
Guests: Academy Museum Director of Programming K.J. Relth-Miller
‘Civil War’ sees director Alex Garland’s imagined universe of what a second civil war would look like in the United States. Audiences are guided through the film by its main protagonists, a quartet of journalists played by Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Shows the lengths to which these journalists are willing to go, to not only document history but also try and live past it. Today on FilmWeek, we welcome ‘Civil War’ stars Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny, to discuss their time working with Garland and developing their characters.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Civil War” Wide Release
“The Old Oak” Leammle Royal April 12th [West LA]
“Coup de Chance” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & VOD
“Sasquatch Sunset” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] April 12th | Expands April 19th
“Arcadian” Wide Release
“Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus” The Egyptian Theater [Hollywood] April 14 | Laemmle Claremont [Claremont], Laemmle Glendale [Glendale], and Laemmle Monica [Santa Monica] April 15 and 16 | The Frida [Santa Ana] April 17 and 18
“Chicken For Linda” Laemmle Royal [West-LA] April 12 + Select Theaters April 15
“Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead” Wide Release
“Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill”Wide Release
Revival House is breaking format for this episode, and we’re saying goodbye to a historic first-run movie theater.
The Highland Theatre in Highland Park was one of the only movie theaters in Northeast LA. A designated historic cultural monument, the exterior will remain intact, but its future is uncertain.
In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro chats with host Brian De Los Santos about community memories, the history of the theater, and what might be next…
Links we mentioned in this episode:
Eastsider LA
Los Angeles Theatres
Guests: Highland Park Independent Film Festival co-founder and executive director, Marita De La Torre; historian and film professor Ross Melnick, and local employee Denise Hernandez
A new documentary, directed by Emmy-award-winning directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, looks into the decision-making of 500 civically engaged teen girls in Missouri who go through the process of electing their peers to different branches of government. This follows the 2020 documentary “Boys State,” which won them their Primetime Emmy, following teen boys in Texas building their democratically-elected government. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we talk to Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss about their second look into teen-led governments and the takeaways they got from their subjects in ‘Girls State.’
“Girls State” releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainerand Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The First Omen” Wide Release
“Monkey Man” Wide Release
“The Beast” AMC Burbank 16 [Burbank] + Landmark Sunset [Hollywood]
“The Greatest Hits” AMC Burbank Town Center 8 April 5th | Streaming on HULU April 12th
“Girls State” Streaming on Apple TV+
“Farewell, Mister Haffmann” Laemmle Royal [West LA] + Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
“Housekeeping for Beginners” AMC Century City + The Grove [Mid City]
“Scoop” Streaming on Netflix
“Le Samourai (4K Re-Release)” Laemmle Royal + Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
“Música” Streaming on Amazon Prime
“Kim’s Video” Alamo Drafthouse DTLA [DTLA] + Vidiots [Eagle Rock]
As we continue our series "Revival House," How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to the South Bay of LA. We're checking out the Gardena Cinema, which pivoted to revival screenings relatively recently.
The theater has been owned by the Kim family since 1976, and is now a non-profit run by Judy Kim and a team of 40 volunteers. Kim has saved the cinema from closures a handful of times now, and has also built up an incredible community of folks dedicated to keeping the cinema running.
Join us as we explore this theater's past and future.
Guests: Theater owner Judy Kim and volunteers Adela Tobon, Bill DeFrance, Cifen, and Conor Holt.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholsonand Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” Wide Release
“Wicked Little Letters” AMC The Grove 14 + AMC Century City 15|Expands April 4th [Next Thursday]
“Californie” Available to stream on Film Movement Plus
“Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in Two Pieces” Streaming on Apple TV+
“The Beautiful Game” Streaming on Netflix
“DogMan” In Select Theaters
“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” Streaming on HULU
“Asphalt City” In Select Theaters
“In The Land of Saints and Sinners” In Select Theaters
“Lousy Carter” Alamo Drafthouse DTLA [DTLA] + Available on VOD Platforms
“The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane“ Available on VOD Platforms
“The Listener” Available on VOD platforms
“Femme” AMC The Grove [Beverly Hills]
From the film noir classics “Double Indemnity” and “The Lost Weekend,” to the comedies of “Sunset Boulevard” and “Some Like It Hot,” Billy Wilder’s nearly five-decade film career dove into the milieu of then-contemporary American life through character-driven stories which garnered the filmmaker seven Academy Awards and 22 nominations. His work often pushed beyond the boundaries of mainstream culture, particularly during Hollywood’s Hays Code era — a period of self-censorship within the film industry —, and helped to usher in new ways for filmmakers to approach controversial subject matters. Today Larry chats with author Joseph McBride about his new book “Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge.''
Neon! Mullets! Video stores! Relive the 80s with us...
As we continue our series "Revival House," How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to Eagle Rock to check out Vidiots. The iconic video store opened in Santa Monica in the 80s, and closed its doors in 2017. But, Vidiots reopened last year in the historic Eagle theater. And yes, all of its 60,000 DVDs made the move too.
Vidiots has made renting a movie cool again – and you can check out any DVD in their massive catalog for just $3.
And, the renovated theater will be hosting screenings as part of the new Los Angeles Festival of Movies this coming April.
Check out the past and present of Vidiots and the Eagle theater with us.
Guests: Executive director Maggie Mckay, founding member and filmmaker Noah Segan, programmer Saila Reyes, and film professor and theater historian Ross Melnick.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainerand Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” In Select Theaters
“Immaculate” In Select Theaters
“Road House” Streaming on Amazon Prime
“Limbo” Laemmle Monica Film [Santa Monica]
“Shirley” Streaming on Neflix
“Remembering Gene Wilder” Laemmle Royal [West LA] + Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
“Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Late Night with the Devil” In Select Theaters
“Free Time” The Landmark Westwood [Westwood]
PROBLEMISTA is a new A24 comedy about an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life. As time runs out on his work visa, Alejandro attempts to get his erratic art-world outcast boss, played by Tilda Swinton, to be that cosigner. She becomes his only hope to stay in the country. The film premiered at SXSW in 2023 where it was nominated for the Audience Award. It stars Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Isabella Rosselini narrates the film.
As we continue our series "Revival House," How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to The New Beverly Cinema over in Fairfax, where movies are always on film.
The theater, owned by Quentin Tarantino, has a long history as complex as LA's. Join us as we explore the building's history and discover what makes it a special place to catch a double feature today.
Guests: Theater and operations manager Jules McLean, projectionist Danielle Wakin, and film professor and theater historian Ross Melnick.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Charles Solomon, and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Knox Goes Away” In Select Theaters
“American Dreamer” Laemmle’s Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] + Town Center 5 [Encino]|Available on VOD Platforms
“Demon Slayer: To The Hashira Training” In Select Theaters
“Irish Wish” Streaming on Netflix
“The Animal Kingdom” The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|Available on VOD Platforms
“Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (Re-Release)”In Select Theaters For Two Days Only On March 17th & March 20th
“French Girl” Regal Long Beach [Long Beach] | Available on VOD Platforms March 19th
“The Prank” In Select Theaters
“Snack Shack” In Select Theaters
“Exhuma” In Select Theaters
“Hundreds of Beavers” Laemmle Royal [West LA] + Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
Chrisptopher Nolan is known for his film epics that demand to be seen in theaters on the big screen with their breath-taking visuals and intricate plots. His latest film, Oppenheimer, although Nolan’s first biopic, is no exception. The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” (2005) by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, and tells the story of the scientist who invented the atomic bomb. The film is shot on IMAX® much like his previous works and maintains Nolan’s signature storytelling that plays with time and our perception of it. Joining us on FilmWeek to discuss the new film Oppenheimer and the legacy of the man behind it is the film’s writer and director Christopher Nolan.
NOTE: This interview originally aired on July 21, 2023
In this episode, our guide is How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to a midnight movie at the historic Nuart Theatre.
The Nuart Theatre's art deco marquee lights up Santa Monica and Sawtelle — so head west with us to a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and discover cult cinema past and present.
Guests: Austin Fresh and Nina Minnelli, performers in the Nuart's "Rocky Horror" shadow cast; longtime, retired Nuart film programmer Mark Valen; president of Landmark Theatres Kevin Holloway; and theater historian Ross Melnick.
Read her love letter to LA's indie theaters: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/revival-house-movies-hollywood-essay
The Oscars are just around the corner! And that means it’s time for our yearly deep dive into the Oscar nominees. This year, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” takes the lead with a total of 13 nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy), Best Director, and Best Picture. It’s followed closely behind by Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” with 11 nominations, Martian Scorecees’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10 nominations, and last year’s surprise billion-dollar box office hit “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, with eight nominations. With a tight race for several of the categories, including Best Picture and Best Actress, the 96th Academy Awards looks to be a thrilling show spotlighting the best cinema has to offer!
Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by the FilmWeek critics live at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown LA as they highlight the best of each Oscar category, dive into what films they felt were snubbed a nomination, and deliberate over which film will take home the illustrious Academy Award for Best Picture. You can find the full list of nominees here.
How To LA is kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House. We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.
Independent movie theaters are having a moment. Many just turned — or are turning — 100 years old and several have reopened after extensive remodels.
This matters because movie history is LOS ANGELES history. Some of these older venues can tell us a lot about the early days of Hollywood and this city. But what’s cool is that they continue to create spaces for community, to come together and watch a film on the big screen.
So today we’re kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House. We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.
Our guide is How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro. our Los Feliz girly who loves to explore entertainment and the arts in LA.
In this episode, she talks about she wants to put the spotlight on all these places, from The Vista to The Nuart to Braindead Studios, housed in The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax
Read her love letter to LA's indie theaters: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/revival-house-movies-hollywood-essay
Guests: How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro with tape from film theater historian Ross Melnick and programmer for The New Beverly Cinema, Jules McLean, plus moviegoers from all over L.A.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
- Dune: Part Two (in wide release)
- Problemista (in select theaters, expands March 22) “Spaceman” Streaming on Netflix
- Cabrini(wide release March 18)
- Love Lies Bleeding (Los Feliz Theaters in Los Feliz on March 3, expands to select theaters March 15)
- The Reverend (streaming on The Criterion Channel)
- Amelia’s Children (Laemmle Glendale + available on video on demand)
- Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate (streaming on Peacock)
- Silver Haze (Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills, available on video on demand March 12)
The Best International Feature Film category for this year’s Academy Awards is stacked with films touching on everything from the monotony of depravity to the hope we carry within our dreams. Today on FilmWeek, LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein, Christy Lemire, and Wade Major review the Oscar-nominated International films and dive in on their favorites from the category, what they thought should have been nominated, and what they believe is destined to win.
Poor Things is a 2023 science fantasy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara. It stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef. Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, the plot focuses on Bella Baxter, a young woman living in Victorian era London. After being resurrected by a scientist named Godwin Baxter, following her suicide, she runs off with a debauched lawyer, played by Mark Ruffalo, to embark on an odyssey of discovery and liberation. Today, Larry Mantle sits down with “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara to talk about the Oscar-nominated film and the process behind adapting the screenwriting.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Dune: Part Two” Preview
“Drive Away Dolls” Wide Release
“Ordinary Angels” Wide Release
“The Arc of Oblivion” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
“About Dry Grasses” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Io Capitano” In Select Theaters
“Ennio” Laemmle NoHo 7
“Veselka: The Rainbow On The Corner At The Center Of The World” Laemmle NoHo 7
“Stopmotion” In Select Theaters
“As We Speak: Rap Music On Trial” Streaming on Paramount+ Feb. 27th
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Madame Web” Wide Release
“This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” Streaming on Amazon Prime
“Players” Bay Theater [Pacific Palisades] | Streaming on Netflix
“Drift” Laemmle Monica Film Center | Expands In Select Theaters Feb. 23rd
“Bleeding Love” Laemmle Center 5 [Encino] | Available on VOD Platforms
“Land of Bad” In Select Theaters
“Here” Los Feliz 3 | Expands to Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills] Feb. 23rd
“Down In Dallas Town” Streaming on Amazon Prime Feb. 19th
“Monolith” Laemmle Monica Film Center | Available on VOD Platforms
“Lights Out” Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills] | Available on VOD Platforms
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“Anatomy of a Fall” is a French drama directed by Justine Triet who co-wrote the screenplay with her husband, Arthur Harari, during the pandemic lockdown. The film premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival last May, where it won the prestigious Palme d'Or, the highest prize awarded at the festival. It has gone on to win many more awards and receive five Oscar nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Editing. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle sits down with Oscar-Nominated Actress Sandra Huller to talk about the making of the film and her critically acclaimed role.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Taste of Things” Laemmle Royal [West LA]| Expands Wide Release Feb. 14th
“Bob Marley: One Love” Wide Release
“Out of Darkness” Wide Release
“Lisa Frankenstein” Wide Release
“Suncoast” Streaming on HULU
“The Monk and the Gun” In Select Theaters
“The Space Race” Streaming on NatGeo, Disney+, and HULU on Feb. 12th
“Float” Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills] + Available on VOD
“Disco Boy” Laemmle Glendale + Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Filmweek is sponsored by Universal’s Oppenheimer. See it back in theaters, IMAX and IMAX 70 millimeters now.
Despite what began as a shocking affair, then 36-year old Gracie (Julianne Moore) and 13-year old Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly picture-perfect suburban life some 20 years later. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous actress, arrives to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle sits down with the screenwriter of ‘May December’ Samy Burch to talk about the film, her writing process, and being nominated for Best Original Screenplay (‘May December’) at this year’s Academy Awards.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Argylle” In Wide Release
“Orion and the Dark” Streaming On Netflix
“The Promised Land” In Select Theaters
“Paprika” In Select Theaters For One Night Only Feb. 7th
“Perfect Days” AMC Century City 15 On Feb. 7th | Expands To Select Theaters Feb. 16th
“Dario Argento: Panico” Streaming On Shudder
“Totem” Laemmle Glendale
“The Tiger’s Apprentice” Streaming On Paramount+
“How To Have Sex” Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
“Departing Seniors” Laemmle Glendale + Available on VOD
“She Is Conann” Alamo Drafthouse DTLA + Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
Filmweek is sponsored by Universal’s Oppenheimer. See it back in theaters, IMAX and IMAX 70 millimeters now.
Wim Wenders' new film PERFECT DAYS is nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year’s 96th Academy Awards — the first Japanese Oscar submission not directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The film follows Hirayama, a toilet cleaner with a passion for music, books, and a fondness for photographing trees. Despite his structured life, his past is gradually revealed through a series of unexpected encounters. Today, Larry sits down with the director to talk about the project and his filmmaking process.
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The animated film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” continues the story of Miles Morales as he tirelessly balances home life and high school alongside his secret life as Spider-Man. In Across the Spider-Verse, Morales finds himself once again caught up in a multidimensional struggle, this time encountering a team of Spider-People in charge of overseeing and stabilizing the multiverse. Today on FilmWeek, Larry sits down with all three co-directors (Justin K. Thompson, Kemp Powers and Joaquim Dos Santos) to talk about the meaning of an Oscar Nomination, how they leaned into their individual talents for the film, and what’s next for them.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms; Los Angeles Times and NPR’s “Fresh Air” film critic Justin Chang updates us on Sundance films to look out for and more:
“The Greatest Night In Pop” Streaming On Netflix Jan. 29th
“Sometimes I Think About Dying” AMC The Grove 14 | Expands To Select Theaters Feb. 2nd
“Under The Fig Trees” Available On VOD
“Behind The Haystacks” Streaming on Film Movement Plus
“Badland Hunters” Streaming On Netflix
“The Underdoggs” Streaming On Amazon Prime
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Michael Mann’s latest feature FERRARI, which he both directed and produced, starring Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, tells the story of the iconic Enzo Ferrari. Based on Brock Yates’ 1991 book Enzo Ferrari: The Man, The Car, The Races, The Machine, with a screenplay by Troy Kennedy Martin, Mann’s FERRARI is a character study and unlike anything else the director has done on the big screen. The film made its world premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival followed by a theatrical release at Christmas. Our FilmWeek critics reviewed the film last week.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“I.S.S.” Wide Release
“The Kitchen” Streaming on Netflix
“The End We Start From” In Select Theaters
“Maboroshi” Streaming on Netflix
“Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” One Show At The Egyptian [Hollywood] Jan. 21st | Los Feliz 3 on Jan 25th
“Which Brings Me To You” In Select Theaters
“Inshallah A Boy” Laemmle Glendale
“Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Re-Release)”
In Select Theaters Three Days Only
“Bye Bye Tiberias” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. This film marks Celine Song’s directorial debut and stars Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro. Today, Larry sits down with the director of PAST LIVES Celine Song to talk about the film and her creative process.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Beekeeper” Wide Release
“Mean Girls” Wide Release
“The Settlers” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Driving Madeleine” Landmark Theaters Sunset [West Hollywood] + Landmark Pasadena Playhouse [Pasadena] + Laemmle’s Town Center Encino [Encino]
“Lift” Streaming on Netflix
“Self Reliance” Streaming on HULU
“The Book of Clarence” In Select Theaters
Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) was an openly gay, civil rights activist, pacifist, and an advisor to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. While he is best known for being the principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, he played an active, though often quiet, role in non-violent civil rights activism throughout his life. Now 60 years after the March on Washington, Rustin’s activism and legacy — often produced behind the scenes due to his sexuality — have been highlighted in a new film starring Emmy award-winning actor Colman Domingo. Today, Larry Mantle sits down with the actor to discuss taking on the role of Rustin.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Goldfinger” In Select Theaters
“Pianoforte” Available on Digital and VOD Jan. 9th
“Good Grief” Streaming on Netflix
“Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia” Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills]
“Mayhem!” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
“Occupied City” Landmark’s Nuart Theater [West LA]
“Bitconned” Streaming on Netflix
“Ever Deadly” Available on Digital and VOD
“The Bricklayer” Galaxy Mission Grove [Riverside] + Available on Digital and VOD
“He Went That Way” Galaxy Mission Grove [Riverside] + Available on Digital and VOD Jan. 12th
“The Painter” Available on Digital and VOD Jan. 9th
“Roadkill” Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills] + Available on VOD
“Man On The Run” Streaming on Netflix
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Manuel Betancourt, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Wide Release
“All Of Us Strangers” Landmark Theater Sunset [Hollywood] + AMC Century City 15 [Century City] | Expands Jan. 5th
“Migration” Wide Release
“The Iron Claw” Wide Release
“The Color Purple” Wide Release
“Ferrari” Wide Release Dec. 25th
“The Teachers’ Lounge” Laemmle Royal [West LA] Dec. 25th
“Society of the Snow” In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix Jan. 4th
“Anyone But You” Wide Release
“Time Bomb Y2k” Streaming on Max Dec. 30th
“Memory” AMC Century City 15 [Century City]
“The Boys In The Boat” Wide Release Dec. 24th
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Wonka” Wide Release
“Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire” In Select Theaters
“The Zone of Interest” AMC Century City [Century City] + Vista Theatre [Los Feliz]
“The Taste of Things” Laemmle Royal [West LA] | Opens wider February 9th, 2024
“American Fiction” In Select AMC Theaters
“Freud’s Last Session” Laemmle Royal [West LA] Dec. 21st | Wider Release January 2024
“Godzilla Minus One” Wide Release
“Anselm” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] + AMC Santa Monica 7
“Godard Cinema” Laemmle Royal [West LA] | Opens wider at Select Theaters December 18th
“The Family Plan” Streaming on AppleTV+
With so many different organizations giving out best of honors, it’s sometimes difficult for film lovers to parse what they all mean. One of those organizations is the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) who this weekend will meet in-person for the first time since 2019 to decide on the best performances and films of the year. Today, Larry sits down with FilmWeek critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon to understand the LAFCA decision making process, the similarities between the various award organizations, and to discuss the contemporary influence of film criticism.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Poor Things” Select Theaters
“RENAISSANCE: A Film by BEYONCE” Wide Release
“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” Bay Theater [Pacific Palisades]|Streaming on Netflix December 15th
“Concrete Utopia” In Select Theaters
“Origin” AMC Century City 15 [Century City] for one week | Opens wider Jan. 2024
“Fast Charlie” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monia]| Available on VOD
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever” Streaming on Disney+
“The Peasants” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“The Canterville Ghost” Available on VOD
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Monster” Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA] + AMC Atlantic Times Square [Monterey Park]
“Shayda” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Eileen” AMC The Grove 14 & AMC Century City 15|Opens Wide December 8th
“Menus Plaisirs - Les Troisgros” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer” Digital & VOD December 5th
“Waitress: The Musical” In Select Theaters December 7th
“The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (4K Digital Restoration)” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
Nothing brings the spirit of the season into our hearts quite like a great holiday movie. Turner Classic Movies’ Christmas in the Movies by film historian Jeremy Arnold showcases the very best among this uniquely spirited strain of cinema. Each film is profiled on what makes it a “Christmas movie,” along with behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy. Complemented by a trove of full-color and black-and-white photos, this expanded volume is a glorious salute to a collection of the most treasured films of all time. Today, Larry sits down with Jeremy Arnold to pick apart what makes a Christmas movie, the role of television in establishing the genre, how the 1961 film noir “Blast of Silence” utilizes the holiday season, and much more.
In his new book “The Gold Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America” (Black Dog & Leventhal, October 2023), journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Yang takes an in-depth look at the films that paved the way for Asian American representation in Hollywood. Featuring original artwork from nine esteemed Asian illustrators, a foreword from Michelle Yeoh, and conversations with some of Hollywood’s most visible entertainers, the book examines the importance of the Asian American film canon. Today, Larry sits down with Jeff Yang to talk about the new book, the significance of the film The Joy Luck Club, and the ever-influential Anna May Wong.
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsPeter Rainer, Amy Nicholson, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Napoleon” Wide Release
“Wish” Wide Release
“Maestro” The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood + The Landmark Westwood
“American Symphony” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] Nov. 24th
“Leave The World Behind” In Select Theaters
“The Boy and the Heron” Multiple AMC Locations | Wide Release Dec. 8th
“Fallen Leaves” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“They Shot The Piano Player” Laemmle Royal [West LA] On Nov. 24th
“Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsTim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Wide Release
“Trolls Band Together” Wide Release
“Next Goal Wins” Wide Release
“Dream Scenario” In Select Theaters
“May December” In Select Theaters
“Leo” Streaming on Netflix November 21st
“Saltburn” In Select AMC Theaters | Wide on November 22nd
“The Disappearance of Shere Hite” AMC Burbank 16
“The Stones and Brian Jones” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Available on AppleTV+
“A Still Small Voice” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and based on a true story, NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamously known for their brutal 31-0 loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy. Larry talks with the director on the film's development, casting, and his motivation for telling this story.
In the aftermath of World War Two, Charlie Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. Chaplin also had other problems: his numerous affairs with young women. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him – eventually being refused entry into the US while on a trip abroad. Having settled in Switzerland, he made his last two films in London. Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin’s fall from grace in his new book “Charlie Chaplin Vs. America: When Art, Sex, And Politics Collided.”
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsAndy Klein and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Marvels” Wide Release
“It’s A Wonderful Knife” In Select Theaters
“Jazebel” Available on VOD
“Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” Streaming on Max
“Who I Am Not” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
“Your Lucky Day” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]
“Bella” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“This Much We Know” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] Nov. 15th
“As We Know It” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] Nov. 15th
“Adventures of the Naked Umbrella” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] + VOD
In the first half of this week's FilmWeek Feature, Larry sits down with LAist film critic and animation expert Charles Solomon to examine how Japanese animation portrays girls and young women — and how that might differ from Western animation. Afterwards, Larry speaks with Variety’s Executive Editor of Film & Media Tatiana Siegel about the ongoing complications both on the screen and behind the scenes for Marvel Studios.
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsChristy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Marsh King’s Daughter” Wide Release
“Fingernails” Select Theaters & Streaming on AppleTV+
“Rustin” In Select Theaters & Streaming on Netflix Nov. 17th
“The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” Multiple AMC Locations
“Four Daughters” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“What Happens Later” Select Theaters
“Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning” Select Theaters Nov. 8th & 9th
“Quiz Lady” Streaming on Hulu
“Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“The Stones and Brian Jones” One Night Only, Laemmle Theaters Nov. 7th
Alexander Payne has directed a new film, a comedic drama called “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti. Payne has made eight feature films, including Election, Sideways, The Descendants, About Schmidt and Nebraska. His movies have been nominated for a total of nineteen Oscars, including three times each for Best Picture and Best Director. He has won two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay, and two of his films have won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. Joining Larry on FilmWeek, Payne discusses his new feature, how he cast one of the standout stars of the film Dominic Sessa who had no prior professional acting experience, and why the topic of the film resonated with him.
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsPeter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Holdovers” Select Theaters | Wide Nov. 10th
“The Killer” Select Theaters | Netflix Nov. 10th
“The Delinquents” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Wide Release | Streaming on Peacock
“Sly” Alamo Drafthouse
“Priscilla” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City 15 | Wide Nov. 3rd
“Yellow Door: ‘90s Lo-fi Film Club” Streaming on Netflix
“To Kill a Tiger” Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
“Sister Death” Streaming on Netflix
“Waikiki” Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]
“Suitable Flesh” Alamo Drafthouse
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsClaudia Puig and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Wide Release
“The Pigeon Tunnel” Laemmle NoHo & Apple TV+
“More Than Ever” Laemmle Monica Film Center
“Beyond Utopia” Select Theaters Oct. 23th & Oct. 24th | Expands Nov. 3rd
“A.K.A. Mr. Chow” Laemmle Royal | Streaming on Max Oct. 22th
“Pain Hustlers” Laemmle NoHo + Town Center 5 | Streaming on Netflix Oct. 27th
“Nyad” Landmark Theaters Sunset + Pasadena Playhouse | Streaming on Netflix Nov. 3rd
“The Persian Version” AMC The Grove + Century City, Laemmle Royal
“Milli Vanilli” Paramount+ October 24th
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Wide Release
“Anatomy of a Fall” Select Theaters
“The Mission” Select Theaters
“Story Ave” Select Theaters
“My Love Affair With Marriage” Select Theaters
“Dear David” Select Theaters and Video on Demand
“Joan Baez: I Am Noise“ Select Theaters
“Mister Organ” Select Theaters
Animation is Film Festival October 18th - 22nd
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
- “The Exorcist: Believer” Wide Release
- “The Royal Hotel” Select Theaters
- “Foe” Select Theaters
- “She Came To Me” Select Theaters
- “Dicks: The Musical” Select Theaters|Expands to Wide Release Oct. 20th
- “The Burial” Select Theaters
- “Strange Way Of Life” Select Theaters
- “Totally Killer” Amazon Prime Video
- “Cat Person” Laemmle Royal [West LA], Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
- “Miranda’s Victim” Laemmle Town Center [Encino]|Available On Demand
- “Aberrance” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Dr. Cheon And The Lost Talisman” Select Theaters
In 2018, a shocking event made headlines around the world: a young American missionary, John Chau, was killed by arrows while attempting to contact one of the world’s most isolated Indigenous peoples on the remote North Sentinel Island. National Geographic Documentary Films’ “The Mission” uncovers the story beyond the headlines. Through exclusive interviews and with unprecedented access to Chau’s secret plans, personal diaries and video archives.
FilmWeek: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie,’ ‘Man on the Run,’ “Fair Play” And More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig,Charles Solomon, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
- “The Creator” Wide Release
- “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Wide Release
- “Man on the Run” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Fair Play” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica], Laemmle Town Center [Encino], and Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]|Streaming on Netflix October 6 [Next Friday]
- “The Kill Room” In Select Theaters
- “Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation” Streaming on Crunchy Roll
- “Farewell My Concubine” Nuart Theater [West LA]
- “The Re-Education of Molly Singer” Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
- “Reptile” Streaming on Netflix
“Into the Weeds” In Select Theaters October 8 [Tuesday]
Larry’s Interview With TV And Film Producer Carol Baum About Her New Book
Carol Baum has produced 34 movies, including “Father of the Bride” and its sequel, “The Good Girl,” starring Jennifer Aniston, and Noah Baumback’s screenplay debut “Kicking and Screaming.” She also brought hits like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Jacknife” to the big screen. Now, Baum provides an intimate look into producing in her new book “Creative Producing: A Pitch-to-Picture Guide to Movie Development.” She joins Larry Mantle on FilmWeek to discuss her impressive career and how she coaches young producers hoping to follow in her footsteps.
Larry Mantle and LAist film criticsTim Cogshell andManuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “Expend4bles” Wide Release
- “It Lives Inside” Wide Release
- “The Origin Of Evil” In Select Theaters
- “Flora And Son” Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA] & Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]; Available to Stream on Apple TV+ September 29
- “Invisible Beauty” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “No One Will Save You” Available to Stream on Hulu
- “26.2 To Life” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Carlos” In Select Theaters September 23
- “Stop Making Sense” 40th Anniversary In Select Theaters
- “Radical Wolfe” Laemmle Royal [West LA], Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Claremont
- “Piaffe” Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
The Hollywood production code began in 1927 as a response to previous scandals tied to the early days of Hollywood. This led to the Hays Code, a guide to filmmakers and production companies of what was and was not acceptable to show on screen, typically pertaining to sexual content and violence, but it also included rules that prevented actors of different races from kissing. Today on FilmWeek Larry Mantle talks to Nat Segaloff, writer, film historian, and author of the new book “Breaking the Code: Otto Preminger vs. Hollywood’s Censors” to discuss the history of censorship in Hollywood and the famous director and producer who set out to change it.
Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, the new film “A Million Miles Away” follows Hernández (portrayed by Michael Peña), a young man from a family of migrant farm workers, to his career as an astronaut traveling to the International Space Station. Hernández’s family migrated from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico and later settled in the San Joaquin Valley. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with José Hernández, NASA astronaut and author of the book that inspired the film “Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut,” and Alejandra Márquez Abella, writer and director of “A Million Miles Away."
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. We also hear from our critic Peter Rainer to tell us about his favorite films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
- “A Haunting In Venice” Wide Release
- “Dumb Money” In Select Theaters
- “The Inventor” In Select Theaters
- “Carpet Cowboys” Brain Dead Studios [Fairfax District]
- “The Retirement Plan” In Select Theaters
- “Cassandro” In Select Theaters; Streaming on Prime Video Starting September 22
- “Outlaw Johnny Black” In Select Theaters
- “Love At First Sight” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Mountain” Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Laemmle Glendale
Released in 2004, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy '' didn't reach initial critical acclaim, seen as just another run-of-the-mill, raunchy comedy. However, in the years since, the film, directed by Adam McKay and co-written by McKay and the film’s star Will Ferell, has become a beloved staple. You can ask fans and critics alike to quote their favorite lines from the film and many will argue that it is one of the best comedies of the 2000s. Saul Austerlitz, adjunct professor of writing and comedy history at New York University, is one of those people, assigning “Anchorman” as required viewing for his students, using it as an example of good satirical writing and improvisation. Today on FilmWeek, Larry is joined by Austerlitz to talk about his new book “Kind of a Big Deal: How Anchorman Stayed Classy and Became the most Iconic Comedy of the 21st Century” (August 2023, Penguin Random House) and breakdown what makes this movie a pinnacle of comedic filmmaking.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” Wide Release
- “The Nun II” Wide Release
- “Scrapper” Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
- “El Conde” Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]; Begins Streaming on Netflix September 15
- “A Million Miles Away” Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]; Available on Prime Video September 15
- “Joyce Carol Oates: A Body In The Service Of Mind” Lammle Royal [West LA] & Available on Amazon & Apple TV+
- “Rotting In The Sun” Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA]; Available to Stream on MUBI September 15
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “The Equalizer 3” Wide Release
- “Fremont” Laemmle Glendale & Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
- “Our Father, The Devil” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “The Good Mother” In Select Theaters
- “Scout’s Honor: The Secret Files Of The Boy Scouts Of America” Streaming on Netflix September 6
- “Before, Now & Then” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “A Day And A Half” Streaming on Netflix
- “King Coal” Laemmle Glendale
- “Goldfish” Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Sunset Boulevard was released in 1950 and has remained one of old Hollywood’s classics. A staple of the noir genre, the film portrays the dark and often obsessive side of fame. Legendary actress Nancy Olson Livingston earned an Academy Award Nomination for her role as Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard, only her second film role at the time. Now, more than 70 years later, Livingston revisits her time as a prominent star in Hollywood’s golden years in her new memoir “A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood and the Age of Glamour.” Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Academy-award nominated actress, Nancy Olson Livingston, about the legacy of Sunset Boulevard and her long-standing career amongst some of the most iconic American film stars.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “Gran Turismo” Wide Release
- “Retribution” Wide Release
- “Bank Of Dave” Galaxy Theater [Mission Grove] & Available on VOD
- “Golda” Wide Release
- “Bella!” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica], Laemmle Claremont, Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Laemmle Glendale
- “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah” Streaming on Netflix
- “Killer Book Club” Streaming on Netflix
- “Slotherhouse” In Select Theaters August 30
- “The Owners” (Other Title: “Vlastnici”) Laemmle Royal [West LA]
A Los Angeles native, Anna May Wong began acting in silent films when she was a teenager, but she didn’t reach mainstream notoriety until her role in the film “Daughter Of The Dragon” where she played the daughter of Warner Oland’s Fu Manchu. Wong went on to star in numerous films becoming the first Chinese American movie star. Yet, despite her success, Wong faced much criticism. Although she was often celebrated for her part in furthering Asian representation, she was equally condemned for furthering harmful Asian stereotypes in her roles. Today on FilmWeek, Larry speaks with Yunte Huang, professor of English at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Guggenheim Fellow, and author of the new book “Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong’s Rendezvous with American History.” Huang shares the long journey Wong took to become a prominent actress in the United States and the barriers she faced in both her career and personal life working under a Hays Code Hollywood.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Manuel Betancourt and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “Blue Beetle” Wide Release
- “Strays” Wide Release
- “Aurora’s Sunrise” Laemmle Glendale
- “The Eternal Memory” Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
- “Dead Shot” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “The Monkey King” Streaming on Netflix
- “Madeleine Collins” Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
- “Landscape With Invisible Hand” In Select Theaters
- “Grave Of The Fireflies” American Cinematheque [Los Feliz]
- “The Adults” In Select Theaters
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions across the world. In the new documentary “The Eternal Memory,” director Maite Alberdi explores the disease intimately, following former Chilean journalist Augusto Góngora and his wife, Paulina Urrutia, as they navigate their 25 plus year relationship alongside Góngora’s deteriorating memory. “The Eternal Memory” is the follow up to Alberdi’s Academy Award nominated documentary “The Mole Agent.” Her new film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at Sundance. Today on FilmWeek, Larry speaks with Chilean film producer, director, documentarian, screenwriter, and film critic, Maite Alberdi, about her new film “The Eternal Memory” and the process of capturing the intimate moments of Góngora’s Alzheimer’s and Góngora and Urruria’s relationship.
Austin Cross and LAist film critics Wade Major and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. They also take the time to remember director William Friedkin, who passed away this week at the age of 87.
- “The Last Voyage Of The Demeter” Wide Release
- “Heart Of Stone” Bay Theater [Pacific Palisades] & Streaming on Netflix
- “Red, White & Royal Blue” Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
- “Jules” In Select Theaters
- “Between Two Worlds” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
- “Aporia” Landmark Westwood Theatre
- “Walid” Laemmle Glendale
- “Medusa Deluxe” In Select Theaters
- “Billion Dollar Heist” Available on Demand & VOD August 14
- “Underdog” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Christopher Nolan’s three-hour epic about the United States atomic bomb program features a huge cast of notable Hollywood character actors playing real larger-than-life figures. No one knows the value of a strong actor with a familiar face better than the man tasked with matching the actor to the role, casting director John Papsidera.
A veteran at the job, Papsidera has filled out the room of programs like “Yellowstone” and “The Offer” (about the making of “The Godfather”), as well as a frequent collaborator of “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan. With all those characters how do you even begin to start casting? According to Papsidera, “You start with the big pieces – the tentpole characters – and then build around them”. Today on FilmWeek, John speaks with Austin Cross about what it took to reanimate characters from the past with modern Hollywood actors.
Austin Cross and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. They also revisit the box-office hit "Barbie" as it goes into its second weekend in theaters still dominating ticket-sales.
- “The Meg 2: The Trench” Wide Release
- “Brother” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Shortcomings” In Select Theaters
- “A Compassionate Spy” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Lola” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “The Beasts” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Kokomo City” Laemmle Glendale & Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA]
- “Princess Mononoke” In Select Theaters August 5 through August 9 for Studio Ghibli Fest
- “Dreamin’ Wild” In Select Theaters
- “Mob Land” In Select Theaters
- “Corner Office” Lumiere Cinema Music Hall [Beverly Hills] & Available on Digital and On Demand
- “What Comes Around” Laemmle NoNo [North Hollywood]
Ghibli Fest 2023, a yearly re-screening of Studio Ghibli films, may have kicked off back in March but it’s upcoming re-release has historical significance. That being the 1997 film “Princess Mononoke,” a film that was renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s first, global box office hit, making close $200 million. It’s domestic and global success at the time was unmatched… up until the 2001 film “Spirited Away.”
Fans revisiting these features comes at a time where Miyazaki reaches the next chapter in his storytelling, with his final film “The Boy and the Heron” having released in Japan in July. No official release date globally has been announced, but North America will be blessed with a screening as the Toronto International Film Festival opens its festivities with Miyazaki’s last film as a director.
Today on AirTalk, we talk about Studio Ghibli’s growth in the global box office, Hayao Miyazaki’s role in that, and the legendary filmmaker’s legacy. Joining guest host Austin Cross is LAist & Animation Scoop film critic Charles Solomon, and Steve Alpert, former overseas promotion manager for Studio Ghibli.
It’s been called the scariest movie of all time and it just turned 50 years old. William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” came out in 1973 and has since inspired sequels, prequels, and TV series. In his latest book “The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear,” writer and film historian Nat Segaloff brings his insights to a film that has embedded itself in our collective psyche and its place in the zeitgeist. Nat joins Larry on FilmWeek to talk about the history of “The Exorcist” and why it has had such staying power in horror and film culture.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. They also revisit the box-office hit "Barbie" as it goes into its second weekend in theaters still dominating ticket-sales.
- “Haunted Mansion” Wide Release
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” Wide Release
- “War Pony” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Available on Demand
- “The Unknown Country” Landmark’s Nuart Theater [West LA]
- “The First Slam Dunk” In Select Theaters
- “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Justice League: Warworld” Available on DVD and Digital
- “The Mistress” Laemmle Glendale & Available on VOD
- “Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir The Movie” Bay Theater [Pacific Palisades] & Streaming on Netflix
- “Barbie” Wide Release
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainerand Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “Oppenheimer” Wide Release
- “Barbie” Wide Release
- “The Beanie Bubble” IPIC Theater [Westwood];Expands to Select Theaters & Streaming on Apple TV+ July 28
- “20 Days In Mariupol” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Mad Heidi” Available on Digital & VOD
- “Lakota Nation Vs. United States” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Cobweb” In Select Theaters
- “Fear The Night” Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills] & Available on Demand and Digital
- “They Cloned Tyrone” In Select Theaters 7 Streaming on Netflix
- “Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd” Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood] & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Chrisptopher Nolan is known for his film epics that demand to be seen in theaters on the big screen with their breath-taking visuals and intricate plots. His latest film, Oppenheimer, although Nolan’s first biopic, is no exception. The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” (2005) by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, and tells the story of the scientist who invented the atomic bomb. The film is shot on IMAX® much like his previous works and maintains Nolan’s signature storytelling that plays with time and our perception of it. Joining us on FilmWeek to discuss the new film Oppenheimer and the legacy of the man behind it is the film’s writer and director Christopher Nolan.
Season 2 of “LA Made” tells the true story of the making and marketing of the most famous doll in the world, Barbie, told by the people who did it. We’ll hear from Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler, who spent years trying to convince her own company to make a teen aged fashion doll.
From LAist Studios, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes".
Listen now at https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made
The “Mission Impossible” franchise has pulled off some of the biggest stunts in cinematic history. On many top ten lists of most dangerous stunts of all time is a scene from “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) in which Tom Cruise's death-defying Ethan Hunt scales a skyscraper using suction gloves and makes a nerve-wracking jump, which leaves him hanging by one foot. The latest installment, “Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One,” is no exception with audiences leaving the theaters mystified at how Cruise drove a motorcycle off a cliff. Stunt coordinator Wade Eastwood has been the stunt coordinator for the last three Mission: Impossible films. Eastwood has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and is credited with stunt work on some of the biggest recent blockbusters like “Interstellar,” “Inception” and “Troy.” Eastwood joins Larry on FilmWeek to discuss some of the biggest stunts he worked on for “Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning,” how he prepares actors to do death-defying feats, and whether or not the Oscars should add a stunt category to the awards.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshelland Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “The Miracle Club” Wide Release
- “Afire” American Cinematheque [Los Feliz] & Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Theater Camp” In Select AMC Theaters
- “Bird Box Barcelona” Streaming on Netflix
- “The League” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Black Ice” In Select AMC Theaters
- “Earth Mama” Landmark’s Nuart Theater [West LA]
- “Final Cut” Laemmle Claremont, Laemmle Newhall [Santa Clarita] & Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]
- “Two Tickets To Greece” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Regal Edwards Theater [Long Beach]
- “Joke Man” Available on Digital & VOD Platforms July 18
- “The Jewel Thief” Streaming on Hulu
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholsonand Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One,’ ‘Joy Ride,’ ‘The Lesson’ And More (0:15)
- “Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One” In Select Theaters July 10; Expands to Wide Release July 12
- “Biosphere” Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA] & Landmark Nuart Theatre [West LA]
- “Joy Ride” Wide Release
- “The Lesson” In Select Theaters
- “Amanda” Laemmle Royal [West LA]; Expands to Laemmle Town Center [Encino], Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Claremont July 14
- “The Out-Laws” Streaming on Netflix
- “The YouTube Effect” Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA]
- “Once Upon A Time In Uganda” Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA]; Expanding to Select Theaters July 14
- “The Passengers Of The Night” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Contempt” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
Larry Mantle Interviews Gale Anne Hurd And Alex Winter Of ‘The YouTube Effect’ (31:48)
Social media’s effects on our daily lives is constantly being examined as the technology and pervasive nature of these platforms evolves more quickly than we can process. In the new documentary ‘The YouTube Effect,’ director Alex Winter goes in-depth on the history and influence of one of the largest video sharing platforms in the world, YouTube. Larry Mantle sits down with the documentary’s director, Alex Winter, and its producer, Gale Anne Hurd, to discuss the making of the film and YouTube’s legacy as a platform.
Social media’s effects on our daily lives is constantly being examined as the technology and pervasive nature of these platforms evolves more quickly than we can process. In the new documentary ‘The YouTube Effect,’ director Alex Winter goes in-depth on the history and influence of one of the largest video sharing platforms in the world, YouTube. Larry Mantle sits down with the documentary’s director, Alex Winter, and its producer, Gale Anne Hurd, to discuss the making of the film and YouTube’s legacy as a platform.
FilmWeek: ‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny,’ ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,’ ‘Every Body,’ And More (0:15)
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Christy Lemireand Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Wide Release
- “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” Wide Release
- “WHAM!” Streaming on Netflix July 5
- “Revoir Paris” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Nimona” Streaming on Netflix
- “Every Body” In Select Theaters
- “In The Company Of Rose” Laemmle Royal [West LA]; Available on Amazon & Apple TV
- “Prisoner’s Daughter” In Select Theaters
- “Give Me An A” Available on VOD
- “2001: A Space Odyssey” 4k Restoration Landmark’s Nuart Theater [West LA]
FilmWeek Feature: The Academy Museum Podcast Preview (31:48)
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and LAist Studios have teamed up for a multi-season audio series that examines the myriad of stories of our cinematic history. Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and a MacArthur Fellow, hosts the series. The second season, entitled “Close Up on Casting: The Hidden Role of Casting in Film History,” explores the immense influence that casting directors can have on the success of a film and the career trajectories of actors. Episodes include revelatory interviews and in-depth conversations with OscarⓇ winners, film artists, industry leaders, activists, journalists, and scholars, as well as archival audio and other exclusive content that will only be accessible through the podcast.
Larry speaks with Jacqueline Stewart about the podcast and this season's focus on the importance of casting directors in the industry.
Season 2 premiered on June 15th and will drop weekly episodes through July 20th. Episodes 1 through 3 are available now, wherever you get your podcasts.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and LAist Studios have teamed up for a multi-season audio series that examines the myriad of stories of our cinematic history. Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and a MacArthur Fellow, hosts the series. The second season, entitled “Close Up on Casting: The Hidden Role of Casting in Film History,” explores the immense influence that casting directors can have on the success of a film and the career trajectories of actors. Episodes include revelatory interviews and in-depth conversations with OscarⓇ winners, film artists, industry leaders, activists, journalists, and scholars, as well as archival audio and other exclusive content that will only be accessible through the podcast.
Larry speaks with Jacqueline Stewart about the podcast and this season's focus on the importance of casting directors in the industry.
Season 2 premiered on June 15th and will drop weekly episodes through July 20th. Episodes 1 through 3 are available now, wherever you get your podcasts.
FilmWeek: ‘No Hard Feelings,’ ‘Desperate Souls, Dark City And The Legend Of Midnight Cowboy,’ ‘After Sherman,’ And More (0:15)
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainerand Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
- “No Hard Feelings” Wide Release
- “Desperate Souls, Dark City And The Legend Of Midnight Cowboy” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino]
- “The Last Rider” In Select Theaters
- “After Sherman” Premiering on PBS June 26
- “Love Gets A Room” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino]; Available on Demand June 30
- “Maximum Truth” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Available on Demand
- “The Perfect Find” Streaming on Netflix
- “Here. Is. Better.” Laemmle Monica film Center[Santa Monica]; Available on Digital June 27
- “Scarlet” Laemmle Glendale & Landmark’s Nuart Theater[West LA]
- “Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed” Streaming on MAX June 28
The Beloved Video Store Vidiots Re-Opens In Eagle Rock (31:48)
Remember Vidiots, the beloved video store in Santa Monica that closed in 2017? Well, after a five-year closure, a pandemic, and a crosstown move — it has reopened in Eagle Rock. In addition to being a rental store with tens of thousands of titles, it also has a state-of-the-art movie theater within the vintage Eagle Theatre as well as a beer and wine bar. Vidiots originally opened in 1985 as a woman-founded video shop and screening space in Santa Monica. With its many movies to rent and classic, hard-to-find titles, it had a devoted clientele of local movie lovers and Hollywood cinephiles. Joining us today on FilmWeek to talk about this big opening is Vidiot’s executive director Maggie Mackay and board member and LAist film critic Claudia Puig.
Remember VIDIOTS, the beloved video store in Santa Monica that closed in 2017? Well, after a five-year closure, a pandemic, and a crosstown move — it has reopened in Eagle Rock. In addition to being a rental store with tens of thousands of titles, it also has a state-of-the-art movie theater within the vintage Eagle Theatre as well as a beer and wine bar. VIDIOTS originally opened in 1985 as a woman-founded video shop and screening space in Santa Monica. With its many movies to rent and classic, hard-to-find titles, it had a devoted clientele of local movie lovers and Hollywood cinephiles. Joining us today on FilmWeek to talk about this big opening is VIDIOTS' executive director Maggie Mackay and board member and LAist film critic Claudia Puig.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Christy Lemireand Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Asteroid City,’ ‘Elemental,’ ‘The Flash,’ And More (0:15)
- “Asteroid City” Wide Release
- “Elemental” Wide Release
- “The Flash” Wide Release
- “The Blackening” Wide Release
- “Stan Lee” Streaming on Disney+
- “Blue Jean” Landmark’s Nuart Theater[West LA]
- “Lonely Castle In The Mirror” In Select Theaters
- “Surrounded” Available on Digital
- “Black Clover: Sword Of Wizard King” Streaming on Netflix
- “Extraction 2” Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades] and Streaming on Netflix
- “Anchorage” Laemmle NoHo 7[North Hollywood]
- “Pretty Red Dress” Available on DOD format
Austin Cross’s Interview With Eva Longoria About FLAMIN’ HOT (31:49)
If you hit up any grocery store snack aisle, you will find products with a ‘flamin hot’ version. It is a quintessential flavor to our modern snack options. And it all started with one snack: Cheetos. The origin story of the creators of this popular snack is Eva Longoria’s directorial debut, “Flamin’ Hot.” She’s best known as the character Gabrielle Solis on “Desperate Housewives” and she sits down with Austin Cross about her latest work and the Southern California story that inspired it.
If you hit up any grocery store snack aisle, you will find products with a ‘flamin hot’ version. It is a quintessential flavor to our modern snack options. And it all started with one snack: Cheetos. The origin story of the creators of this popular snack is Eva Longoria’s directorial debut, “Flamin’ Hot.” She’s best known as the character Gabrielle Solis on “Desperate Housewives” and she sits down with Austin Cross about her latest work and the Southern California story that inspired it.
Last Remaining Seats is the Los Angeles Conservancy's annual series of classic films in historic theaters. This can’t-miss summer tradition takes place over several weeks in June and allows guests to experience the history and majesty of L.A.’s historic theaters. The LA Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 as a way to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theaters of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a can't-miss beloved summer tradition.
The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to work through education and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County.
Joining us for our FilmWeek feature interview is Sarah Lann, director of education at the LA Conservancy.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Manuel Betancourtand Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts,’ ‘Flamin’ Hot,’ ‘Heroes Of The Golden Mask,’ and more
- “Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts” Wide Release
- “Flamin’ Hot” Streaming On Hulu
- “Heroes Of The Golden Mask” Laemmle NoHo 7[North Hollywood]
- “Persian Lessons” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster” In Select Theaters
- “Dalíland” Landmark Nuart Theaters[West LA]
- “Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact” Streaming On Netflix
- “Brooklyn 45” Streaming On Shudder and AMC+
- “Americonned” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica]
- “Lynch/Oz” In Select Theaters
- “The Secret Kingdom” Laemmle Glendale[Glendale]
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse,’ ‘Past Lives,’ ‘Rise,’ and more
- “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” Wide Release
- “Past Lives” In Select Theaters
- “Rise” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “The Boogeyman” Wide Release
- “Enter the Slipstream” Available on DOD
- “The Roundup: No Way Out” In Select Theaters
- “Falcon Lake” In Select Theaters
- “Padre Pio” Laemmle Royal [West LA] and Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
- “Film: The Living Record Of Our Memory” Streaming on VOD
- “The God Man” Multiple AMC Theaters
- “Shooting Stars” Streaming on Peacock
- “Medellin” Streaming on Amazon Prime
Industry Talk: Summer Movies And The Writers’ Strike
It’s been nearly a whole month since the Hollywood Writers’ Strike began. With no end in sight, studios and writers both insist the other to reinstate negotiations. This is the second biggest writer strike in history, with the last one in 2008 that lasted 100 days. Larry talks with senior editor for Deadline Hollywood Dominic Patten about the latest in the strike and some of the most anticipated summer films.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘You Hurt My Feelings,’ ‘Being Mary Tyler Moore,’ and more
- “The Little Mermaid” Wide Release
- “You Hurt My Feelings” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Being Mary Tyler Moore” Streaming on HBO Max
- “About My Father” Wide Release
- “T.S Eliot's Four Quartets” In Select Theaters
- “The Hole In The Fence” Laemmle Gelndale [Glendale]
- “Reality” Streaming on HBO
- “I’m Not Crazy, I’m Sick” Available on VOD
- “Kandahar” Wide Release
- “Influencer” Available to Stream
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is a premiere international event dedicated to showcasing the entirety of human experience from the Latino perspective, whether through film, television, digital, music, art, or any other vehicle, regardless of platform. Joining us to talk about this year’s festival is freelance film critic Carlos Aguilar. The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will be held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, May 31st to Sunday, June 4th.
John Horn’s Interview with Writer, Director Nicole Holofcener Of “You Hurt My Feelings”
Writer and director Nicole Holofcener’s latest work is called“You Hurt My Feelings.” It is about a novelist’s marriage suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Julia Louis Dreyfus stars in the film, and it will be Holofcener’s second time working with Dreyfus. LAist Entertainment reporter John Horn chats with Holofcener about her latest project.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshelland Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Fast X,’ ‘Wanda Sykes: I’m An entertainer,’ ‘Astérix & Obélix: The Middle Kingdom,’ and more
- “Fast X” Wide Release
- “Wanda Sykes: I’m An Entertainer” Streaming on Netflix
- “Astérix & Obélix: The Middle Kingdom” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Thief Collector” In Select Theaters
- “Chile ‘76” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Sanctuary” In Select Theaters
- “White Men Can’t Jump” Streaming on Hulu
- “Master Gardener” In Select Theaters
- “32 Sounds” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood]
- “Love To Love You, Donna Summer” Streaming on HBO
- “Victim/Suspect” Streaming on Netflix
Larry Mantle’s Interview With Sound Designer Mark Mangini
‘32 Sounds’ is an immersive documentary that explores the phenomenon of sound. From bird calls to voice memos, to the crackle of a falling tree, the film takes the audience on a number of sonic journeys. The sound designer and re-recording mixer for this documentary is Mark Mangini. He is a two-time Academy Award Winner for Dune and Mad Max Fury Road. Larry Mantle sits down with Manginito to discuss how sounds bring movies alive.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Andy Kleinand Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Hypnotic,’ ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter,’ ‘It Ain’t Over,’ and more
- “Hypnotic” Wide Release
- “Book Club: The Next Chapter” Wide Release
- “It Ain't Over” In Select Theaters
- “Fool’s Paradise” Wide Release
- “Knight Of The Zodiac” Wide Release
- “Still: A Michael J.Fox Movie” Laemmle Royal[West LA] and Laemmle NoHo 7[North Hollywood]
- “Love Again” Wide Release
- “L’Immensità” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “The Starling Girl” In Select Theaters
- “Blackberry” In Select Theaters
- “The Mother” Streaming on Netflix
- “Monica” In Select Theaters
Industry Talk: Guardians At The Box Office, Writer’s Strike And Video Game Adaptations Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Andy Kleintalk about the future of the Marvel Universe as Guardians of the Galaxy 3 dominates box office, the significant impacts of the Hollywood Writer strike, and movie adaptations of video games.
- Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Blasts Off At The Box Office
- The Writers Strike Will Change Hollywood
- Video Game Adaptations: Why Some Work And Others Don’t
Guest host John Horn and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomonreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3,’ ‘Plan 75,’ ‘The Eight Mountains,’ And More
- “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” Wide Release
- “Plan 75” Laemmle Monica Film Center
- “The Eight Mountain” Landmark Nuart
- “What’s Love Got To do With It” In Select theaters
- “Ponyo” In Select Theaters
- “The Taking” Lumiere Music Hall
- “Hannah Gadsby: Something Special” Streaming on Netflix
- “Charles: In His Own Words” Streaming on Disney+
- “You Can Live Forever” Available on VOD platforms
- “Anxious Nation” Laemmle Monica Film Center
John Horn Talks With Emma Thompson“What’s Love Got To Do With It” stars Emma Thompson and Lily James. It follows a documentary filmmaker, played by Lily James, in Pakistan capturing her childhood neighbor’s arranged marriage in her next film. Though it might be controversial, arranged marriage is still occurring and accepted in many cultures and countries today. And this film shows how love plays a role in these situations. LAist arts and entertainment reporter John Horn speaks with Thompson on her new film and what she loves about the story.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Majorreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Are You There God? It's Me Margaret,’ ‘Big George Foreman,’ and ‘R.M.N’
- “Are You There God? It's Me Margaret” Wide Release
- “Big George Foreman” Wide Release
- “R.M.N” Wide Release
- “Sisu” Wide Release
- “Other People’s Children” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Peter Pan And Wendy” Streaming on Disney+
- “Polite Society” Wide Release
- “Freaks Vs. The Reich” Laemmle Glendale
- “De Humani Corporis Fabrica” Laemmle Glendale
- “Snag” In Select Theaters
- “The End Of Sex” In Select theaters
John Horn Talks About The Ever-Evolving Film Industry At CinemaCon
What started as a gathering of movie theater owners in the 1970s, CinemaCon today is the largest annual convention for the theater industry with attendees from 80 different counties. Goers watch upcoming scores and movies. This year’s event happened this past week in Las Vegas and LAist art and entertainment reporter John Horn was there. He sat down with John Fithian, the outgoing President and CEO of The National Association of theater Owners, to talk about the evolution and significant impacts within the film industry.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewensteinreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ ‘Judy Blume Forever,’ and ‘Chevalier’
- “Beau Is Afraid” Wide Release
- “Judy Blume Forever” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Chevalier: Wide Release. Available on VOD platforms
- “Joyland” Landmark Nuart Theater[West LA]
- “Guy Ritchie's The Covenant” Wide Release
- “Carmen” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Wild Life” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] and Cinemark [Ventura]
- “Little Richard: I am Everything” Streaming On Demand
- “Ghosted” Streaming on Apple TV+
- “Flashdance” 40th Anniversary In Select Theaters
John Horn’s Interview about WILD LIFE
“On any scorecard, nature is losing.” Those are the words of conservationist Kris Tompkins, the subject of the new climate change documentary Wild Life. Along with the founder of Patagonia clothing line, Yvon Chouinard, they teams up with filmmaking couple Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin in creating a new climate change documentary Wild Life. LAist arts and entertainment reporter John Horn spoke with Kris Tompkins and Chai Vasarhelyi about ecological colonialism, the importance of corporate environmental responsibilities and more.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein and Charles Solomonreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Renfield,’ ‘Sweetwater,’ ‘Suzume’ and More
- “Renfield” Wide Release
- “Sweetwater” Wide Release
- “Suzume” Wide Release
- “Chop & Steele” Alamo DrafHouse [Downtown LA]
- “A Life On The Farm” Alamo DraftHouse [Downtown LA]
- “Once Upon A Time In Ukraine” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]
- “Rare Objects” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
- “Imagining The Indian” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Mafia Mamma” Wide Release
- “Sakra” In Select Theaters
- “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Personality Crisis: One Night Only” Streaming on Showtime
- “Chocolat” 4k Restoration Landmark Theater [Westwood]
John Horn’s Interview about HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE
Adapted by the non-fiction book of the same name, How to Blow Up A Pipeline is a new fictional film that tells the story of a disparate group of eco-terrorit’s call to action to save the world from the ongoing climate crisis by, you guessed it, blowing up a pipeline. LAist arts and entertainment reporter John Horn speaks more about the movie with Daniel Goldhaber, director and co-writer of the film, and Ariela Barer, actor and co-writer of the film.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomonreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Showing Up,’ ‘Paint’ and More
- “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Wide Release
- “Rewind & Play,” Acropolis Cinema & Lumiere Cinema Music Hall[Beverly Hills]
- “Showing Up,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City
- “Tsurune The Movie: The First Shot,” In Select Theaters April 9 and 10 only
- “The Worst Ones,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica]
- “Sam Now,” Laemmle Glendale
- “Paint,” Wide Release
- “Róise & Frank,” Laemmle Town Center[Encino] & Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Chupa,” In Select Theaters & Streaming on Netflix
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Majorreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Air: Courting A Legend,’ ‘Tetris,’ ‘Unzipped: An autopsy of American Inequality’ And More
- “Air: Courting A Legend” Wide Release
- “Tetris” Streaming on Apple TV+
- “Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa monica]
- “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” Wide Release
- “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” Streaming On Hulu
- “One Day As A Lion” In Select Theaters
- “Rye Lane” Streaming on Hulu
- “Space Oddity” In Select Theaters
- “Murder Mystery 2” Streaming on Netflix
John Horn Interviews Actor Kyra Sedgwick About Directing Her New Film ‘Space Oddity’Kyra Segwick has a plethora of on screen performance credits, including TV crime series The Closer and comedy show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Now, taking her talents behind-the-scenes, Sedgwick is making her first directorial debut in the Sci-Fi rom-com movie Space Oddity, a film about a young man traveling to Mars… or not. John Horn sits down with Sedgwick to talk about the film and how she feels about her new role behind the cameras.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemirereview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘A Good Person,’ ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Jacir’ and More (0:15)
- “John Wick: Chapter 4,” Wide Release
- “A Good Person,” In Select Theaters
- “Jacir,” AMC Theater[Burbank] & AMC Theater[Orange]
- “Tori And Lokita,” Landmark Nuart Theater[DTLA]
- “Rodeo,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “The Lost King,” Wide Release
- “Gods Of Mexico,” Lumiere Cinema Music Hall[Beverly Hills]
- “The Tutor,” In Select Theaters
- “The Way Of Gaucho,” American Cinematheque[Los Feliz]
John Horn’s Interview with Willem Dafoe (32:48)
Willem Dafoe has been acting for six decades, with a diverse filmography, from the iconic Green Goblin in Sam Rami’s Spiderman to the eccentric lighthouse worker in Robert Egger’s The Lighthouse. In the new film Inside, Dafoe plays an art thief who becomes trapped inside a luxury, high-tech penthouse when a heist doesn’t go as planned. His character is trapped for months, his only concern is that of survival. The film is directed by first-time director Vasilis Katsoupis. John Horn sits down with Dafoe to talk about the film and how it fits into his longtime career as a whole.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Scream VI,’ ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods,’ ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ and More
- “Scream VI,” Wide Release
- “Shazam! Fury Of The Gods,” Wide Release
- “Moving On,” In Select Theaters
- “The Magician’s Elephant,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Champions,” In Select Theaters
- “La Civil,” Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “The Forger,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino]
- “Sansón And Me,” Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Laemmle Claremont March 20
- “Kubrick By Kubrick,” Available on Digital & VOD March 21
- “Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game,” Galaxy Theater[Riverside] & Streaming on AppleTV+
- “Luther: The Fallen Sun,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Inside,” In Select Theaters
- “Boston Strangler,” Streaming on Hulu
The 95th Academy Awards is upon us! It’s been another great year in film. “Top Gun: Maverick,” one of the Best Picture nominees, has been credited as the blockbuster that brought audiences back to theaters post pandemic. This year also saw the long awaited sequel to James Cameron’s technical achievement “Avatar” with “Avatar: The Way Of Water.” But possibly the biggest film of the year was small indie movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which has maintained a dedicated fanbase of everyday movie-goers and critics alike since its premiere in March 2022, and has dominated the award circuit leading up to this year's Oscar ceremony as the projected winner for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress among other categories. Other Best Picture nominees in addition to those three films: “The Banshees Of Inisherin,” “Women Talking,” “Triangle Of Sadness,” “The Fabelmans,” “All Quiet On The Western Front,” “Tár,” and “Elvis.” Other categories covered include Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Supporting Actress, and more!
There’s so much to talk about! Larry Mantle and LAist film critics are live at the Orpheum Theater in DownTown Los Angeles to discuss the 95th Academy Award nominations from Best Screenplay to Best Picture. We’ll hear which films are the critics’ favorites and which ones they think will take home the top prizes. You can find the full list of nominees here.
Our critics for the 21th annual Film Week Academy Awards Preview are:
- Justin Chang – Los Angeles Times and NPR’s Fresh Air
- Tim Cogshell – Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com
- Andy Klein – LAist & AV Club
- Christy Lemire – Roger Ebert.com & Breakfast All Day podcast
- Lael Loewenstein – LAist
- Wade Major – CineGods.com
- Amy Nicholson – New York Times film writer & podcast Unspooled
- Claudia Puig – President/LA Film Critics Association
- Peter Rainer – Christian Science Monitor
- Charles Solomon – Animation Scoop and Animation.com
Round One (0:15)
- Best Animated Feature:
- Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio – Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley
- Marcel The Shell With Shoes On – Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, Elisabeth Holm, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan and Paul Mezey
- Puss In Boots: The Last Wish – Directed by Joel Crawford and Mark Swift
- The Sea Beast – Directed by Chris Williams and Jed Schlanger
- Turning Red– Directed by Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins
- Best Documentary Feature:
- All That Breathes – Directed by Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann and Teddy Leifer
- All The Beauty And The Bloodshed– Directed by Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John Lyons, Nan Goldin and Yoni Golijov
- Fire Of Love – Directed by Sara Dosa, Shane Boris and Ina Fichman
- A House Made Of Splinters – Directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont and Monica Hellström
- Navalny – Directed by Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris
Round Two (15:45)
- Best Supporting Actress:
- Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Hong Chau – The Whale
- Kerry Condon – The Banshees Of Inisherin
- Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything Everywhere All At Once
- Stephanie Hsu – Everything Everywhere All At Once
- Best Adapted Screenplay:
- All Quiet On The Western Front – Screenplay - Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian Stokell
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – Written by Rian Johnson
- Living – Written by Kazuo Ishiguro
- Top Gun: Maverick – Screenplay by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie; Story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks
- Women Talking – Screenplay by Sarah Polley
- Best Original Screenplay:
- The Banshees Of Inisherin – Written by Martin McDonagh
- Everything Everywhere All At Once – Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
- The Fabelmans – Written by Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner
- Tár – Written by Todd Field
- Triangle Of Sadness – Written by Ruben Östlund
- Best Supporting Actor:
- Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin
- Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway
- Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans
- Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin
- Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Best Actress:
- Cate Blanchett – Tár
- Ana De Armas – Blonde
- Andrea Riseborough – To Leslie
- Michelle Williams – The Fabelmans
- Michelle Yeoh – Everything Everywhere All at Once
Round 3 (34:47)
- Best Actor:
- Austin Butler – Elvis
- Colin Farrell – The Banshees of Inisherin
- Brendan Fraser – The Whale
- Paul Mescal – Aftersun
- Bill Nighy – Living
- Best Directing:
- The Banshees Of Inisherin – Directed by Martin McDonagh
- Everything Everywhere All At Once – Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
- The Fabelmans– Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Tár – Directed by Todd Field
- Triangle Of Sadness – Direcetd by Ruben Östlund
- Best Picture:
- All Quiet On The Western Front
- Avatar: The Way Of Water
- The Banshees Of Inisherin
- Elvis
- Everything Everywhere All At Once
- The Fabelmans
- Tár
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Triangle Of Sadness
- Women Talking
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Creed III,’ ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre,’ ‘Transfusion’ and More (0:15)
- “Creed III,” Wide Release
- “Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre,” Wide Release
- “What We Do Next,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica], Regal Foothill Ranch Theater & AMC Burbank Theater
- “A Little White Lie,” Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills] & Harkins Theater At The Grove; On digital & on Demand
- “Pacifiction,” Laemmle Royal
- “Hunt Her, Kill Her,” In Select Theaters
- “Blueback,” In Select Theaters
- “Unseen,” Available on Digital & on Demand March 7
- “Transfusion,” Laemmle Glendale
- “Children Of The Corn,” In Select Theaters; Available on Demand & Digital March 21
- “Casablanca,” In Select Theaters March 5 & March 8 Only
Larry Mantle And The FilmWeek Critics Discuss The Best International Feature Category (31:48)
In preparation for the 95th Academy Awards, our FilmWeek critics discuss the Oscar nominees for Best International Feature Film which include ‘All Quiet On The Western Front,’ ‘Argentina 1985,’ ‘Close,’ ‘EO,’ and ‘The Quiet Girl.’ Joining Larry to discuss the prospective winners and share their favorite international film of the year are critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein, Wade Major, Peter Rainer, Amy Nicholson and Lael Loewenstein. You can see all our critics live Sunday, March 5th at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles as we break down the major Oscar categories and relive the best of 2022 in film. Tickets are on sale now at LAist.com/events. We hope to see you there!
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Cocaine Bear,’ ‘Jesus Revolution,’ ‘We Have A Ghost’ and More (0:15)
- “Cocaine Bear,” Wide Release
- “Jesus Revolution,” Wide Release
- “Navalny,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & AMC Burbank Theater; Available to Stream on HBO Max
- “Juniper,” In Select Theaters; Available on Prime Video & Apple TV April 4
- “Linoleum,” Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]
- “We Have A Ghost,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Die Hart: The Movie,” Available on Prime Video
- “My Happy Ending,” In Select Theaters
- “God’s Time,” Laemmle Glendale
Larry Mantle And The FilmWeek Critics Discuss The Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (39:20)
In preparation for the 95th Academy Awards, our FilmWeek critics Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon discuss the nominees for Best Animated Short Film, Best Live Action Short Film, and Best Documentary Short Film, sharing their favorites and front runners. You can see all our critics live Sunday, March 5th at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles as we break down the major Oscar categories and relive the best of 2022 in film. Tickets are on sale now at LAist.com/events. We hope to see you there!
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania,’ ‘Emily,’ ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ & More (0:15)
- “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania,” Wide Release
- “Return To Seoul,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Emily,” Century City Theater & The Grove Theater
- “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” In Select Theaters; Available on VOD & Digital
- “Heart Of A Champion,” Laemmle Glendale; Available on Digital & on Demand
- “Boy From Nowhere,” Available on Amazon
- “A Radiant Girl,” Laemmle Monica Center[Santa Monica]
- “The First Fallen,” Laemmle Glendale
- “The Other Fellow,” On Demand
- “88,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood] & Regal Foothill Ranch Theater
Sequels That Are Better Than The Original (30:53)
One of the biggest films of the year is “Top Gun: Maverick,” nominated for six Academy Awards including best picture. It is also the film credited for bringing audiences back to theaters after the low of the pandemic. The film grossed $1.48 billion and is now the eleventh highest grossing movie worldwide. This is even more surprising when you take into account that “Top Gun: Maverick” is a sequel. Sequels and reboots often have a stigma around them as many never quite measure up to their predecessor. But “Top Gun: Maverick” has proven that sequels can be just as good as (and in its case far better than) the original. Larry Mantle sits down with FilmWeek critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein to share some of their favorite sequels that outshine the first installment.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Andy Klein and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance,’ ‘Marlowe,’ ‘Sharper’ & More (0:15)
- “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” Wide Release
- “Marlowe,” Wide Release February 14
- “At Midnight,” Streaming on Paramount+
- “Seriously Red,” Harkins Theater [Chino Hills] & Cinelounge Sunset [Hollywood]; Available on Demand
- “Sharper,” Regal LA Live Theater [DTLA]; Streaming on Apple TV+
- “Filmmakers For The Prosecution,” Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
- “Your Place Or Mine,” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Blue Caftan,” Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Full Time,” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “The Nomad,” Available on Digital
- “Godland,” Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Daughter,” Laemmle Glendale; On Digital & Demand
- “Consecration,” In Select Theaters
- “Disquiet,” Available on Digital & Demand
What Does AMC’s New Tiered-Price System Mean For Frequent Moviegoers? (31:48)
On Monday, the nation’s biggest movie theater chain said it is implementing the same kind of ticket pricing. Called Sightline, the program from the financially strapped AMC Theatres chain will offer three different prices based on seat location. AMC is introducing Sightline this week at some of its theaters in New York, Chicago and Kansas City, and said it will expand the tiered pricing plan nationwide by the end of the year.
The price of a standard seat won’t change, but moviegoers will pay less for sitting very close to the screen, and more for the best locations, usually in the middle of the auditorium. Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with John Horn, host of the LAist Studios podcast "Retake,” to talk about the news surrounding the large chain and what it means for the film industry.
Larry Sits Down With Ayuko Babu To Talk The 31st Pan-African Film Festival (40:50)
Thursday was the first day of the 31st Pan-African Film Festival, an event that screens over 200 films that are either from filmmakers of African descent or center folks in the African diaspora. This year, the event is taking place at the Baldwin Hills.
This week on FilmWeek, we talk to Ayuko Babu, executive director of the Pan-African Film Festival, to discuss the festivities and its artistic significance.
The Pan-African Festival will take place from February 9-20.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Knock At The Cabin,’ ‘80 For Brady,’ ‘Baby Ruby’ And More (0:15)
- “Knock At The Cabin,” Wide Release
- “80 For Brady,” Wide Release
- “Sword Art Online-Progressive: Scherzo Of Deep Night,” Wide Release
- “The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic,” Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria
- “Bill Russell: Legend,” Streaming on Netflix Feb. 8
- “The Civil Dead,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Available On Demand February 17
- “Facing The Laughter: Minnie Pearl,” At Select AMC & Regal Theaters Feb. 6
- “Let It Be Morning,” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Baby Ruby,” In Select Theaters; Available to Stream
- “The Amazing Maurice,” Wide Release
Larry Mantle’s Conversation With Author Bruce Davis (31:48)
The Academy Awards never fail to bring spectacle and criticism to the world of film each year. Yet, despite its prestige and near-fanatic attention, the organization behind the awards has never produced a thorough account of its origins and early development. In his new book “The Academy and the Award: The Coming of Age of Oscar and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences” (Brandeis University Press, 2022), Bruce Davis details the Academy’s birth and maturation to become the Hollywood staple we know today. Larry Mantle speaks with Davis, who served as director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 20 years and as a staff member for 30, to discuss Davis’ book as a critical piece of filmmaking history.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Close,’ ‘You People,’ ‘Shotgun Wedding,’ ‘Infinity Pool’ And More (0:15)
- “Close,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City
- “You People,” IPIC Theater [Westwood] & Harkins Theater [Cerritos]; Streaming On Netflix
- “Pamela: A Love Story,” Streaming On Netflix January 31
- “Children Of The Mist,” Laemmle Claremont, Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] January 30
- “The Quiet Epidemic,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Shotgun Wedding,” Streaming On Prime Video
- “Infinity Pool,” Wide Release
- “Kompromat,” Laemmle Glendale; Available To Stream & On VOD
- “The Man In The Basement,” Laemmle Royal [West LA], Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Regal Theater [Aliso Viejo]
- “Life Upside Down,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “The Mission,” On VOD & Digital
Larry Mantle Talks To KPCC’s John Horn About SUNDANCE (31:48)
The Sundance Film Festival returned in person this year for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. The festival is known for its showcase of independent films and diverse filmmakers, many of which struck distribution deals with some of the industry’s largest buyers such as Netflix, Apple TV+ and A24 in the festival's first few days.
KPCC’s John Horn joins Larry today to discuss this year's biggest Sundance premieres and the current landscape of independent filmmaking.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘When You Finish Saving The World,’ ‘Missing,’ ‘Beautiful Beings’ And More (0:15)
- “When You Finish Saving The World,” In Select Theaters
- “Missing,” Wide Release
- “Beautiful Beings,” Laemmle Glendale
- “The Super 8 Years,” Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Laemmle Claremont January 23
- “JUNG_E,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Chess Story,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime The Movie,” Wide Release
- “Out Of Exile,” Galaxy Theater Mission Grove; On Digital & On Demand
- “Bezos: The Beginning,” On VOD January 24
- “New Gods: Yang Jian,” In Select Theaters
- “Blaze,” Cinelounge Sunset; Available to Stream
- “Brotherhood Of The Wolf,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]
- “Flying Boat,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
John Horn’s Interview with filmmakers Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro González Iñárritu at a Netflix event held at The Academy Museum (31:49)
In recent years, Netflix has become a platform known for its foreign films and television series, as streaming platforms allow more opportunities for foreign filmmakers to reach wider audiences. Just this year Mexican filmmakers Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu partnered with Netflix on the respective projects of “Pinocchio” and “Bardo,” and in 2019 Alfonso Cuarón won an Oscar for his film “Roma” which was also produced by Netflix.
All three filmmakers, who share a friendship spanning their film careers, sat down with KPCC’s John Horn at a Netflix event earlier this month to discuss their various projects in this new age of movie-making.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘No Bears,’ ‘Saint Omer,’ ‘Plane,’ ‘Skinamarink’ And More (0:15)
- “No Bears,” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “Saint Omer,” Wide Release
- “Jethica,” Lumiere Cinema Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
- “Plane,” Wide Release
- “Skinamarink,” Wide Release
- “The Offering,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] & VOD
- “The Seven Faces Of Jane,” Laemmle Glendale & Cinelounge Sunset Theater; Available to Stream
- “Dog Gone,” Streaming on Netflix
John Horn’s Interview with RIAN JOHNSON (31:49)
After the huge success of his first murder mystery Knives Out, writer and director Rian Johnson proves his talent once again for crafting narrative puzzles that test the audience’s perception with his follow up film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Becoming one of Netflix’s most popular films after premiering on the streaming site in December, Glass Onion stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc who, like the audience, tries to piece together the layered story Johnson has set up.
KPCC’s John Horn spoke with Johnson about his new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story and the process behind creating a film that aims to keep its viewers guessing.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘M3GAN,’ ‘January 6th,’ ‘The Invisible Extinction,’ ‘Alcarras’ And More (0:15)
- “M3GAN,” Wide Release
- “January 6th,” Streaming on Discovery+; Special airing on CNN this Saturday at 5pm PST/8pm EST
- “The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” Streaming on Netflix January 10
- “The Invisible Extinction,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Available on Apple TV
- “Landlocked,” On Digital & VOD
- “Alcarras,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Laemmle Glendale; Streaming on MUBI February 24
- “Mars One,” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Old Way,” In Select Theaters; On Digital & On Demand January 13
- “Last Resort,” Laemmle Glendale; Available on VOD January 10
- “Candy Land,” Lumiere Music Hall[Beverly Hills]; On Demand
‘But Have You Read The Book?’ Explores The Art Of Faithfully (Or Not) Adapting A Book To Film (31:49)
Studios have adapted novels since the start of film itself, but how closely do the films follow their source material? In But Have You Read the Book? by Kristen Lopez, from Turner Classic Movies & Running Press; on-sale March 7, 2023 but available for pre-order now, film buffs and literature lovers alike are treated to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration, such as: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ ‘The Last Picture Show,’ ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘The Princess Bride,’ ‘Goodfellas,’ ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and so many more.
Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss her new book “But Have You Read The Book? 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films” is Kristen Lopez, film editor for The Wrap.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Babylon,’ ‘A Man Called Otto,’ ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ And More (0:15)
- “Babylon,” Wide Release
- “A Man Called Otto,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City December 29; Wide Release January 13
- “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish,” Wide Release
- “Living,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Women Talking,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City
- “Corsage,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] December 30; Laemmle Claremont & Laemmle Town Center[Encino] January 6
- “Matilda The Musical,” Bay Theater[Palisades]; Streaming On Netflix
- “Broker,” Landmark Nuart Theater[West LA] December 28
- “Whitney Houston: I wanna Dance With Somebody,” Wide Release
- “The Pale Blue Eye,” Landmark Westwood Theater, Bay Theater[Palisades] & American Cinematheque Los Feliz Theater; Streaming On Netflix January 6
- “Alice, Darling,” In Select LA Theaters December 30; In AMC Theaters Nationwide January 20
- “This Place Rules,” Streaming on HBO MAX December 30
- “Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro And Robert Gottlieb,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] December 30; Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] January 13
- “Wildcat,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Glendale; Streaming on Prime Video December 30
- “Joyride,” Laemmle Glendale; On Digital
- “The Rules Of The Game,” American Cinematheque Los Feliz Theater December 29
- “Shadow Of A Doubt,” Available On Digital & VOD
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer andCharles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water,’ ‘Bardo: False Chronicle of A Handful Of Truths,’ ‘The Quiet Girl’ And More (0:15)
- “Avatar: The Way Of Water,” Wide Release
- “Bardo: False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths,” The Landmark Theater & Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades]; Streaming on Netflix
- “The Quiet Girl,” AMC Sunset[West Hollywood]
- “Little Nicholas: Happy AS Can Be,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Who Killed Santa?: A Murderville Murder Mystery,” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Runner,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino]
- “The Volcano: Rescue From Whakaari,” Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades]; Streaming on Netflix
Larry Mantle’s Interview about HOLLYWOOD: THE ORAL HISTORY (31:48)
Since 1969, the American Film Institute in Los Angeles has held a series called the Harold Lloyd Master Seminars, where industry professionals would discuss the trade with AFI students. In the new book ‘Hollywood: The Oral History,’ written by film scholar and professor Jeanine Basinger and film historian Sam Wasson, these recordings are put to page. The book contains stories from over 300 industry professionals ranging from make-up artists to cinematographers, from the silent movie era to contemporary blockbusters. Larry speaks with co-writer Sam Wasson about the process of bringing spoken history to paper and the evolution of Hollywood from its conception to present day.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Empire Of Light,’ ‘Emancipation,’ ‘The Whale’ And More (0:15)
- “Empire Of Light,” Wide Release
- “Emancipation,” Wide Release & Streaming on Apple TV+
- “The Whale,” AMC Burbank, AMC The Grove & AMC Century City
- “One Fine Morning,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Second Chance,” AMC Burbank & Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA]
- “Blanquita,” Laemmle Glendale
- “I Am DB Cooper,” Cinelounge Sunset December 11[Sunday] & VOD
- “Loudmouth,” Laemmle NoHo{North Hollywood], AMC Burbank Town Center & Regal Theater in South Gate
John Horn’s Interview with actor Anna Diop from ‘Nanny’ (31:48)
The new film Nanny follows Aisha, an undocumented immigrant from Senegal, who is hired by a wealthy couple to care for their young daughter. The couple makes no attempt to learn about Aisha’s personal life, treating her simply as ‘the help,’ even demanding she work overtime with no pay. The film is directed by Nikyatu Jusu, and the character Aisha is portrayed by Sengalese-American actor Anna Diop who spoke with KPCC’s John Horn about the thriller and the issue of representation in Hollywood.
John Horn’s Interview With Director Laura Poitras of ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (43:51)
The Sackler family is known for their pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma and their contribution to the opioid crisis, in which they created and heavily marketed the painkiller OxyContin knowing it was highly addictive. Possibly far less known, however, is photographer and activist Nan Goldin, who staged public protests at museums bearing the Sackler name as they tried to artwash their image through generous donations. The new documentary ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ tells the story of Goldin and her quest to take down the Sacklers.
KPCC’s John Horn spoke with the film’s director Laura Poitras about bringing Nan Goldin’s life and career to the screen.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘The Eternal Daughter,’ ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover,’ ‘Spoiler Alert’ And More (0:15)
- “The Eternal Daughter,” LOOK Dine-In Cinemas[Glendale] & Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” Streaming on Netflix
- “EO,” Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA] & Multiple Laemmle Locations
- “Killing Me Softly With His Songs,” Laemmle Town Center[Encino]
- “Lowndes County And The Road To Black Power,” Laemmle Monica Town Center[Santa Monica]
- “All The Beauty And The Bloodshed,” AMC Sunset[West Hollywood]
- “Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon A Time,” At Regal & AMC Theaters December 6, 8, 11
- “Spoiler Alert,” Multiple AMC Locations; Wide Release December 9
- “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” Streaming On Disney+
- “Four Samosas,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood], Harkins Theaters Cerritos; Available On Demand
- “Hunt,” Alamo drafthouse Cinema[DTLA] & CGV Cinemas[Buena Park]; On Digital & On Demand
- “The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie,” Wide Release
- “Christmas With The Campbells,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood]; Streaming on AMC+
John Horn’s Interview with actor Emma Corrin from ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ (40:50)
D.H. Lawrence’s novel “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” has been suppressed and censored since its initial release in 1930 due to its candid descriptions of sex and sensuality. The story, which has been adapted for the screen several times, follows a young aristocratic woman as she begins an affair with the hired gamekeeper. KPCC’s John Horn speaks with actor Emma Corrin who portrays Lady Chatterley in the latest film adaption of this controversial tale.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ ‘Devotion,’ ‘Nanny’ And More (0:15)
- “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” In Wide Release for One Week; Streaming on Netflix December 23
- “Devotion,” Wide Release
- “Nanny,” Regal LA Live; Select Laemmle Locations December 2; Available on Prime Video December 16
- “White Noise,” Landmark’s Nuart Theater[West LA] & Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades] November 25; Streaming on Netflix December 30
- “Memories Of My Father,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino] November 25
- “The Son,” AMC Sunset & Laemmle Royal[West LA] November 25
- “Sr.,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica]; Streaming on Netflix December 2
- “Leonor Will Never Die,” Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA] November 29; Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Laemmle Glendale December 2
- “2020 Chaos and Hope,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica]
John Horn’s Interview with director Noah Baumbach of ‘White Noise’ (31:49)
Writer-director Noah Baumbach is known for his deeply personal films, often inspired by his own life experiences. His new film, ‘White Noise,’ however, is an exception. Based on Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel of the same name, the movie follows an ordinary family dealing with ordinary problems along with what is called “an airborne toxic event,” a chemical spill of deadly gasses. KPCC’s John Horn spoke with Baumbach about how he brought this previously “unadaptable” story to the screen.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘She Said,’ ‘The Menu,’ ‘Bones And All’ And More (0:15)
- “She Said,” Wide Release
- “The Menu,” Wide Release
- “The Inspection,” At Multiple AMC Locations
- “Bad Axe,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood]; On Demand
- “Bones And All,” In Amc Theaters; Wide Release November 23
- “I Am Vanessa Guillen,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Fisherman’s Friends: One And All,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]; On Digital
- “Only In Theaters,” At All Laemmle Locations
- “Mickey: The Story of A Mouse,” Streaming on Disney+
- “The Swimmers,” In Select Theaters; Streaming on Netflix November 23
John Horn’s Interview with Zoe Kazan from ‘She Said’ (31:48)
In 2017, New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey wrote an article about their investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s long history of sexual assaults. Along with Ronan Farrow’s work in the New Yorker, Kantor and Twohey helped launch the Me Too movement. The new film ‘She Said’ chronicles Kantor’s and Twohey’s investigation that eventually led to Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction in New York, with Carey Mulligan as Twohey and Zoe Kazan as Kantor. KPCC’s John Horn spoke with Kazan about the film and her own history of speaking out against sexual harrassment in Hollywood.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ And More (0:15)
- “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Wide Release
- “The Fabelmans,” Wide Release
- “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]; Streaming on Netflix December 9
- “Spirited,” Regal La Live Theater & regency Bruin Theater; Streaming on AppleTV+ November 18
- “Falling For Christmas,” Streaming on Netflix
- “The 22nd Animation Show of Shows,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] November 14 & Laemmle Glendale November 16
- “Sam & Kate,” Laemmle Town Center[Encino]
- “My Father’s Dragon,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Poker Face,” Laemmle Noho[north Hollywood] November 15; Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] November 18
John Horn’s Interview with ‘Armageddon Time’ director James Gray (31:49)
Set in Queens in the 1980s, ‘Armageddon Time’ tells the semi-autobiographical story of James Gray’s childhood. Paul, a Jewish kid, befriends Johnny, one of the few Black kids at their school. As their friendship grows, Paul wrestles with issues of privilege, race and class and allows the intolerant norms of the time to come between him and Johnny. KPCC’s John Horn speaks with ‘Armageddon Time’ writer and director James Gray about bringing these personal experiences to the screen.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Enola Holmes 2,’ ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,’ ‘Good Night Oppy,’ ‘One Piece Film: Red’ And More (0:15)
- “Enola Holmes 2,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” Available on The Roku Channel
- “Good Night Oppy,” Regal LA Live[DTLA]; Streaming on Prime Video November 23
- “On The Line,” Laemmle Glendale
- “Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche,” On Amazon & Apple TV+ November 8
- “One Piece Film: Red,” Wide Release
- “Holy Spider,” Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA] & Laemmle Royal Theater[West LA]
- “Selena Gomez: My Mind And Me,” Laemmle Glendale; Streaming on Apple TV+
- “The Soccer Football Movie,” Streaming on Netflix November 9
- “Missing,” Laemmle Glendale; On Digital & VOD November 18
- “Peaceful,” Laemmle Glendale
- “The Estate,” At Multiple AMC Locations
- “Next Exit,” Laemmle Glendale; Available on VOD
John Horn’s Interview with ‘Good Night Oppy’ director Ryan White (31:49)
In 2003, NASA launched two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, to Mars to collect data from the Red Planet and search for signs of ancient water. The rovers were built to last Mars’ equivalent of 90 Earth days. Yet, 14 years later, after surviving dust storms and getting stuck and nearly running out of power, Opportunity was still exploring the planet as NASA’s longest-running Mars rover.
The new film ‘Good Night Oppy’ not only pays tribute to the persistent rover, but also shows the almost parent-child relationship the scientists and engineers working on the project had with Opportunity. KPCC’s John Horn, sat down with director Ryan White at the Telluride Film Festival, where ‘Good Night Oppy’ premiered.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Causeway,’ ‘Armageddon Time,’ ‘Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues,’ ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ And More (0:15)
- “Causeway,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]; Streaming on Apple TV+ November 4
- “Armageddon Time,” In Select Theaters; Wide Release November 4
- “The Good Nurse,” In Select Theaters; Streaming on Netflix
- “Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood] & The Landmark Westwood; Streaming on Apple TV+
- “All That Breathes,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]
- “Is That Black Enough For You?!?,” Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades]; Streaming on Netflix November 11
- “The Wonder,” In Select Theaters November 2; Streaming on Netflix November 16
- “All Quiet On The Western Front,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood]; Streaming on Netflix
- “Call Jane,” In Select Theaters
John Horn’s Interview about ‘Tár’ with lead actor Cate Blanchett and director Todd Field (31:48)
There has never been a female chief conductor of a major German orchestra, yet the new film ‘Tár’ feels almost biographical in its depiction of the main character Lydia Tár. Lydia, played by Cate Blanchett, is the first symphony conductor of a German orchestra, her reputation one of prestige, until her conduct is called into question, threatening the persona she has meticulously crafted. John Horn speaks with actor Cate Blanchett and director Todd Field about bringing this complicated character to life on screen.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Ticket To Paradise,’ ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Black Adam,’ ‘Wendell & Wild’ And More (0:15)
- “Ticket To Paradise,” Wide Release
- “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Wide Release
- “Black Adam,” Wide Release
- “American Murderer,” Lumiere cinema at the Music Hall [Beverly Hills]
- “Wendell & Wild,” The Hollywood Theater & Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood] October 22; Streaming on Netflix October 28
- “Hunted,” In Select Theaters; Digital & VOD October 25
- “The School for Good and Evil,” Streaming on Netflix
- “Voodoo Macbeth,” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
- “V/H/S 99,” Streaming on Shudder
- “Cat Daddies,” Laemmle Glendale
- “Slash/Back,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; VOD & Digital
John Horn’s Interview about ‘Till’ with Director Chinonye Chukwu and head of Orion Pictures, Alana Mayo (32:50)
The new film ‘Till’ tells the story of Mamie Till, as she brings her 14-year-old son Emmett Till home in a coffin, a victim of a horrific lynching, after a trip to Mississippi from Chicago to visit relatives. Different from other films on the subject, director Chinonye Chukwu makes a point to never show the lynching, but chooses to focus on the aftermath, particularly Mamie’s insistence on an open-casket funeral. Mamie wanted the world to see what white hate looked like, even allowing photographers to take pictures of her son’s battered face and body. This decision ultimately transformed her into a Civil Rights pioneer.
Today on FilmWeek, KPCC’s John Horn sits down with the film’s director Chinonye Chukwu as well as the head of Orion Pictures, Alana Mayo, to discuss the process of bringing ‘Till’ to the screen.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Justin Changreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Decision To Leave,’ ‘Till,’ ‘Stars At Noon,’ ‘Halloween Ends’ And More (0:15)
- “Decision to Leave,” In AMC Theaters
- “Till,” In Select AMC Theaters; Wide Release October 28
- “Stars at Noon,” In Select Theaters
- “Rosaline,” Streaming on Hulu
- “Halloween Ends,” Wide Release; Streaming on Peacock
- “The Swimmer,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino]; Digital & VOD
- “Last Flight Home,” Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica film Center[Santa Monica]
- “Raymond and Ray,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino]; Streaming on Apple TV+ October 21
- “The Curse of Bridge Hollow,” Streaming on Netflix
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major and Charles Solomonreview this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. Also on the show, John Horn interviews ‘Battleground’ director Cynthia Lowen.
FilmWeek: ‘Amsterdam,’ ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,’ ‘Tár,’ ‘Hellraiser’ And More (0:15)
- “Amsterdam,” Wide Release
- “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” Wide Release
- “Tár,” Select AMC Theaters; Expands to Wide Release October 28
- “Triangle of Sadness,” Multiple AMC Theaters
- “Piggy,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Expands to additional theaters & VOD October 14
- “Iké Boy,” Digital & VOD October 11
- “Battleground,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]; Expands to multiple Laemmle locations October 11
- “Young Plato,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Taming the Garden,” Laemmle Royal [West L.A.], Claremont, and Glendale starting October 10
- “Pretty Problems,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & VOD
- “Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind,” Digital & VOD October 11
- “Quintessentially British,” VOD October 11
- “Hellraiser,” Streaming on Hulu
- “Tiger 24,” Laemmle NOHO 7 [North Hollywood]
- “To Leslie,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & VOD
John Horn’s Interview about ‘Battleground’ with Director Cynthia Lowen (40:50)
Three years before the Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade, filmmaker Cynthia Lowen started work on her documentary ‘Battleground’. The film follows the efforts of anti-abortion activists, and shows how they were able to succeed despite the majority of Amercians’ support for abortion rights. The documentary ends before the Supreme Court strikes down Roe in its Dobbs decision, a move seemingly preordained in light of Lowen’s film.
Today on FilmWeek, KPCC’s own John Horn sits down with Cynthia Lowen to talk about the making of ‘Battleground.’
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Claudia Puigreview this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, John Horn interviews ‘The Woman King’ director Gina Prince-Bythewood.
FilmWeek: ‘Bros,’ ‘God’s Creatures,’ ‘Nothing Compares,’ ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ And More (0:15)
- “Bros,” Wide Release
- “God’s Creatures,” Laemmle Royal [west L.A.] & Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]
- “Nothing Compares,” Airing on Showtime Network Multiple Days & Streaming on the Showtime App
- “Hocus Pocus 2,” Streaming on Disney+
- “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone,” Streaming on Netflix October 5
- “What We Leave Behind,” Streaming on Netflix
- “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” Wide Release & Streaming on Apple TV+
John Horn’s Interview about ‘The Woman King’ with Director Gina Prince-Bythewood (31:49)
The new film, ‘The Woman King’ is a rarity in Hollywood with a Black female studio head, a Black female director, and an overwhelmingly Black cast. The film is a fictionalized account of a group of 19th century African warriors who were all women. It stars Viola Davis and is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood of ‘Love & Basketball,’ ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ and ‘The Old Guard.’ In addition to strong reviews and word-of-mouth, ‘The Woman King’ has done quite well at the box office.
Today on FilmWeek, KPCC’s own John Horn sits down with Gina Prince-Bythewood to talk about bringing ‘The Woman King,’ to the screen.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomonreview this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, John Horn interviews ‘Moonage Daydream’ director Brett Morgen
FilmWeek: ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ ‘Blonde,’ ‘Meet Cute’ And More (0:15)
- “Don’t Worry Darling,” Wide Release
- “Blonde,” Multiple Laemmle Locations, Landmark Nuart Theater[West L.A.], & Los Feliz Theater [Los Feliz] Netflix September 28
- “Meet Cute,” Streaming on Peacock
- “Catherine Called Birdy,” Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood] & Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Prime Video October 7
- “Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island,” Wide Release September 27 & 28 Only
- “Sidney,” Laemmle Royal [West L.A.] & Apple TV+
- “Riotsville, USA,” Laemmle Glendale
- “The Railway Children Return,” Wide Release
- “Hold Me Tight,” Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
- “Athena,” Netflix
John Horn’s Interview about ‘Moonage Daydream’ with director Brett Morgen (32:40)
The new documentary ‘Moonage Daydream’ from director Brett Morgen is different from just about any other music documentary you’ll see. There’s no formal interviews, no biographical timeline for its subject — David Bowie. Instead, the film is a rapid-fire collage of images, sounds, and ephemera. Animation scenes and film clips that don’t seem to have anything to do with Bowie are interspersed throughout the film. But according to Morgen, the film’s themes mirror the music and life of Bowie himself: Chaos, experimentation, and fragmentation — a sentiment our critics agreed with on last week’s episode.
Today on FilmWeek, KPCC’s own John Horn sits down with Brett Morgen to talk about making ‘Moonage Daydream,’ and trying to capture the essence of David Bowie on film.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, our film critics remember the life and legacy of Jean-Luc Goddardand a look at the best films coming out of TIFF this year.
FilmWeek: ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Pearl,’ ‘See How They Run’ And More
- “The Woman King,” Wide Release
- “Pearl,” Wide Release
- “The Silent Twins,” Wide Release
- “Confess, Fletch,” Wide Release & Digital
- “Moonage Daydream,” Wide Release
- “Still Working 9 to 5,” Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]
- “See How They Run,” Wide Release
- “Drifting Home,” Netflix
- “God’s Country,” Wide Release
- “Goodnight Mommy,” Streaming [Amazon Prime Video]
- Our film critics remember the life and legacy of Jean-Luc Goddard
Justin Chang Reviews The Best Films From The Toronto International Film Festival
The film festivals keep happening, and this week it was Toronto’s turn. The Toronto International Film Festival (or TIFF, as the cool kids call it) has been holding its 47th annual festival this week, with a broad lineup of films from around the globe. Today on FilmWeek, Larry caught up with film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR’s Fresh Air Justin Chang, who just got back from TIFF, to talk about the films that stood out from the festival.
- “The Fablemans,” set to release November 11
- “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” set to release december 23
- “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” set to release on HBO platforms October 31
- “Women Talking,” set to release December 2
- “The Eternal Daughter,” no release date set
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major,Lael Loewenstein, Peter Rainerand Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the program, KPCC's John Horn shares his thoughts on the best films out of the Telluride Film Festival.
- “Pinocchio,” Disney+
- “Clerks III,” Wide Release September 13 through September 18
- “Medieval,” Wide Release
- “House of Darkness,” Harkins Theatre Chino Hills & Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills]; VOD & Digital September 13
- “Hazing,” PBS Channel September 12, 7:00PM PT [Monday] & PBS Video App
- “The Story of Film: A New Generation,” Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
- “The Anthrax Attacks,” Netflix
- “Loving Highsmith,” Landmark Nuart Theatre [West L.A.]; Laemmle Glendale September 16
- “Let The Little Light Shine,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
- “Goodbye, Don Glees!” Wide Release September 14, 18 & 20 only
- “The Class,” TCL Chinese Theatre [Hollywood] & Digital
- “The Domain,” Digital September 13 [Tuesday]
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Kleinand Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- FilmWeek: ‘Honk For Jesus,’ ‘The Rings Of Power,’ ‘Kaepernick & America’ And More
- “Honk For Jesus,” Wide Release & Streaming [Peacock]
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” First Two Episodes Streaming on Prime Video; Remaining six episodes will debut each subsequent Friday one at a time.
- “Gigi & Nate,” Wide Release
- “We Are As Gods,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
- “Kaepernick & America,” VOD (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+) and Cable On Demand (AT&T, Comcast, Dish)
- “Love in the Villa,” Netflix
- “Our American Family,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]; VOD September 6
- “Burial,” Laemmle’s Glendale Theater & VOD
- “Peter Von Kant,” Laemmle Royal [West L.A.], Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Aero Theater [Santa Monica]
- “One Way,” Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
- “McEnroe,” Streaming & VOD Platforms for SHOWTIME subscribers starting September 2; airs on SHOWTIME September 4 at 7 p.m. PT
- “The Movie,” VOD platforms starting September 6
- “Tiny Cinema,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]; VOD [iTunes] September 6
- With Major Releases Like ‘LOTR: The Rings Of Power’ And ‘House Of Dragon’ – What Makes For A Good Fantasy Adaptation?
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- FilmWeek: “Three Thousand Years Of Longing,” “Breaking,” “Funny Pages” And Many More (0:15)
- John Horn Speaks With “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Director Yu In-Silk (41:51)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- FilmWeek: ‘Beast,’ ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,’ ‘Orphan: First Kill’ And More (0:15)
- John Horn Speaks With Director Alex Pritz On His Documentary ‘The Territory’ (31:49)
Guest Host John Horn and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- FilmWeek: ‘Emily The Criminal,’ ‘Day Shift,’ ‘Inu-Oh’ And More
- John Horn’s Interview With Aubrey Plaza From 'Emily the Criminal’
- John Horn’s Interview With Jordan Peele, Director Of 'NOPE'
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer, Charles Solomon and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- FilmWeek: ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘Easter Sunday,’ ‘Luck,’ ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ And Many More
- John Horn’s Interview With Comedian Jo Koy Of EASTER SUNDAY
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Claudia Puig and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
- FilmWeek: ‘Vengeance,’ ‘Sharp Stick,’ ‘My Old School,’ ‘Thirteen Lives,’ And Many More (0:15)
- John Horn’s Interview About ‘My Old School’ With Director Jono McLeod (31:19)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Nope,’ ‘How To Please A Woman,’ ‘My Donkey, My Lover, & I’ And Many More (1:03) Our Critics Talk About Giving Films A Bad Review, And The Potential For Backlash (31:37) Our Critics Share Their Favorite Films So Far This Year (41:39)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Gray Man,’ ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,’ ‘Where the Crawdad’s Sing’ And Many More (0:15) John Horn’s Interview about ‘Fair Play’ with Director Jennifer Newsom (31:49)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ ‘The Sea Beast,’ ‘Fire of Love,’ ‘The King of North Sudan’ And More (0:15) John Horn’s Interview about ‘Fire of Love’ with director Sara Dosa (31:49)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru,’ ‘The Forgiven,’ ‘Accepted,’ 'Mr. Malcom's List' And Many More John Horn’s Interview Director Baz Luhrmann About His New Film ‘Elvis’
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Elvis,’ ‘The Black Phone,’ ‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’ And Many More (0:15)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Lightyear,’ ‘Father of the Bride,’ ‘Official Competition’ And More (0:15) John Horn’s Interview with Director Joseph Kosinski about “Spiderhead” (31:35)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Jurassic World: Dominion,’ ‘Lost Illusions,’ ‘Miracle’ And More (0:30) John Horn’s Speaks With Producers Frank Marshall And Pat Crowley About Jurassic World: Dominion (33:01)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Benediction,’ ‘Hustle,’ ‘Crimes Of The Future’ And More (0:30) LA’s Latino International Film Festival Is On. We Look At The Highlights (43:005)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie,’ ‘Fire In The Mountains,’ And More (0:30)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era,’ ‘Men,’ ‘Chip ‘n Dale Rescue: Rangers’ And More (0:30) John Horn’s Interview With Alex Garland, Who Wrote And Directed The New Feature ‘Men’ (33:04)
Guest host John Horn and film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ ‘Montana Story,’ ‘Mau’ And More Joe Morton On Returning To The Stage In ‘King Lear’ And John Gould Rubin On Directing
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainerand Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Our Father’ ‘Black Box’ And More (0:00) Maggie Cohn And Antonio Campos: The Writers And Showrunners Discuss Their True Crime Drama Miniseries ‘The Staircase’ (30:33)
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Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Survivor,’ ‘The Will To See,’ ‘Flint: Who Can You Trust?’ And More (0:00) Critic Reacts To Latest Film Featuring Bruce Willis Following Actor’s Aphasia Diagnosis And Retirement Announcement (34:49) Are Theater Owners Feeling Optimistic About The Future? John Horn Reports From CinemaCon (39:36)
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent,’ ‘The Northman,’ ‘The Bad Guys,’ And More (0:00) Robert Eggers On Using Research And Sound To Transport Audiences Into A Viking Era In ‘The Northman’ (30:03) Nicolas Cage On Playing Himself In 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' (38:35)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ ‘Navalny,’ ‘Paris, 13th District’ And More (0:00) Putin Adversary Russian Corruption And Disinformation Head On In Thriller Style Doc ‘Navalny’ (30:32)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Ambulance,’ ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2,’ ‘Return To Space,’ And More (0:00) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: From City Planning Architect To Star Of Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ (30:34)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Morbius,’ ‘Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off,’ ‘The Bubble’ And More (0:00) In ‘Until The Wheels Come Off’ Doc, Tony Hawk Grapples With Growing Older And Identity Consumed By Skating (31:36)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Lost City,’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ ‘Writing With Fire’ And More
For the first time in over two years, we were back in person, just in time for FilmWeek’s 20th annual Oscar preview show. Host Larry Mantle is joined by our large cast of KPCC’s FilmWeek critics at the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to tackle the biggest films nominated in all major categories at the 94th Academy Awards. You can find the full list of nominees here.
Our critics for the 20th annual FilmWeek Academy Awards Preview are:
Justin Chang-- LA Times & NPR’s Fresh Air
Tim Cogshell -- Alt Film Guide.com and CineGods.com
Andy Klein
Christy Lemire -- Roger Ebert.com & Breakfast All Day podcast
Lael Lowenstein
Wade Major -- CineGods.com
Amy Nicholson -- New York Times film writer & podcasts Unspooled and Zoom
Claudia Puig -- President/LA Film Critics Association
Charles Solomon -- Animation Scoop and Animation.com
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Outfit,’ ‘Phoenix Rising,’ ‘Deep Water’ And More (1:53) 20th Annual FilmWeek Oscar Preview Show This Sunday (32:50) Director, Star Of ‘Master’ On How The Film Reflects Today’s Society And The Use Of Horror To Tell Stories About Race (33:41)
The 20th annual FilmWeek Oscar preview show is live and in person at the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, and we want to see you there! Join Larry Mantle and our esteemed FilmWeek critics this Sunday, March 20th from 1-3 pm as they break down all the major categories, plus a live Q&A with our critics. You can learn more about tickets and safety protocols here.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Turning Red,’ ‘The Adam Project,’ ‘Ultrasound’ And More (1:12) The 49th Annual Annie Awards (29:47) Amy Poehler On Directing ‘Lucy And Desi’ And How Hollywood Has Evolved Since The Couple’s Heyday (31:36)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Batman,’ ‘After Yang,’ ‘Lucy And Desi’ And More (1:06) ‘The Interpretation Was Key’: Director Matt Reeves On Recreating Batman (31:42)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Cyrano,’ ‘The Automat,’ ‘Servants’ And More (1:02) Reviewing The Oscar Nominated Shorts Plus The Academy’s Controversial Decision To Nix Some Televised Award Categories (32:04) Justice RBG, Mel Brooks And More Serve Up Some Serious Nostalgia In ‘The Automat’ (41:38)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Uncharted,’ ‘Kimi,’ ‘The Long Walk’ And More (1:03) The Personal Connection Yet Universal Story Of Rebecca Hall’s Critically Acclaimed ‘Passing’ (31:42)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Marry Me,’ ‘Death On The Nile,’ ‘BigBug,’ And More (1:09) Ahead Of Valentine’s Day, We Discuss The Best Of Romance And Film (31:36)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Jackass Forever,’ ‘The Worst Person In The World,’ ‘Moonfall’ And More (1:06) Acclaimed Chef Roy Choi On The New Season Of ‘Broken Bread’ And The Power Of Food In Los Angeles And Beyond (31:51) FilmWeek Critics On Their Favorite Food-Themed Films (44:41)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization,’ ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,’ ‘The Fallout’ And More (1:01) Sundance Wrap Up With John Horn (31:35) Why Guillermo Del Toro Wanted To Release Two Versions Of ‘Nightmare Alley’ (39:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Lunana: A Yak in The Classroom,’ ‘Compartment No. 6,’ ‘Salt In My Soul’ And More (1:02) Previewing This Year’s Sundance Film Festival As The Events Go Virtual Amid Omicron Surge (32:05) Sian Heder On ‘CODA’ Following Record Breaking Premiere At Last Year’s Sundance Film Festival (41:40)
FilmWeek: ‘Scream,’ ‘Who We Are,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania’ And More (1:05) The Current State Of Movie Theaters As Omicron Surges, Plus What The Future Might Hold (31:38)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘A Hero,’ ‘Licorice Pizza,’ ‘The 355’ And More (1:03) Remembering Peter Bogdanovich (28:00) Lin-Manuel Miranda On His Personal Connection To ‘Tik, Tik… Boom!’ And How It Helped Shape The Film (31:38)
Guest host Matt Dangelantonio and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Claudia Puig, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Matrix: Resurrections,’ ‘Parallel Mothers,’ ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ And More (1:01) AirTalk On FilmWeek: The Movies And TV That Got Us Through 2021 (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘The Novice,’ ‘The Lost Daughter,’ And More (1:03) Maggie Gyllenhaal And Dakota Johnson On Bringing The Complicated Truths About Motherhood To Light In ‘The Lost Daughter’ (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Being The Ricardos,’ ‘Don’t Look Up’ And More (1:03) ‘Red Rocket’ Director And Star On Filming In The Shadow Of Texas City Oil Refineries And Casting Non-Professional Actors (41:39)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, KPCC’s John Horn speaks with Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen about his new animated documentary film “Flee,” in select theaters now. FilmWeek: ‘Flee,’ ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘Try Harder!’ And More (1:01) The Director Of ‘Flee’ On Using Animation To Tell A Personal Story And The Freedom To Be Who You Are (31:35)
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms in an extended FilmWeek special! FilmWeek: ‘Licorice Pizza,’ ‘House of Gucci,’ ‘Encanto’ And More (1:03) Director Reinaldo Marcus Green On The Making Of ‘King Richard’ (31:37) FilmWeek: ‘Licorice Pizza,’ ‘House of Gucci,’ ‘Encanto’ And More….Continued (51:42) Tom Hanks On His New Film ‘Finch’ And How The Entertainment Industry Can Improve Inclusivity (1:13:55) Director Mike Mills On The Inspiration Behind ‘Cmon Cmon’ (1:32:18)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘King Richard,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ ‘Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time’ And More (1:03) Director Kenneth Branagh Gets Personal In His New Movie “Belfast” (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Belfast,’ ‘Tick, Tick...Boom!,’ ‘A Choice of Weapons’ And More (1:03) Decorated Film Composers On Developing Music And Evoking Emotions For The Screen (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Eternals,’ ‘Spencer,’ ‘Finch’ And More (1:03) Leonard Maltin’s New Book Chronicles Journey From “Film Nerd” To Renowned Historian And Critic (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Last Night in SoHo,’ ‘Attica,’ ‘My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission’ And More (1:03) Jorge R. Gutiérrez’s Mission To Bring More Latinos To The Screen In Adventure Series ‘Maya And The Three’ (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Dune,’ ‘The French Dispatch,’ ‘Passing,’ And More (1:03) Director Denis Villeneuve On Building A New Yet Familiar World in ‘Dune’ (32:41)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Last Duel,’ ‘Halloween Kills,’ ‘The Velvet Underground’ And More (0:00)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Lowenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘No Time To Die,’ ‘Lamb,’ ‘The Rescue’ And More (1:03) Directors On Developing ‘The Rescue’ Under Significant Constraints And Why They Had To See The Project Through (31:37)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Many Saints Of Newark,’ ‘Venom,’ ‘Old Henry,’ And More (1:01) FilmWeek Flashback: Larry’s Interview With James Gandolfini Of The Hit Series ‘The Sopranos’ (40:35)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: 'The Guilty,' 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Live at Mr. Kelly's' And More (1:00) ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Writer Screenwriter On Adapting A Hit Broadway Musical For The Big Screen (41:30)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Cry Macho,’ ‘The Eyes Of Tammy Faye,’ ‘Best Sellers,’ And More (1:06) Why ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ Director Wanted To Create A Different Kind Of Coming Out Story (34:47)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Language Lessons,’ ‘The Card Counter,’ ‘Come From Away’ And More (1:04) Peter Talks TIFF and Ojai Music Festival, Charles On What Funimation Merger Means For The Future Of Anime And More (31:39) New Documentary Shows How Dr. Fauci Became A Household Name And His Continuing Impact As Pandemic Evolves (42:32)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings,’ ‘Who You Think I Am’ And More (1:05) After COVID Cancellation In 2020, The Telluride Film Festival Is Back -- Here’s What’s On Tap (31:38) New Documentary ‘The Automat’ Dispenses History, Rise To Popularity Of The Old Self-Serve Restaurant Chain (40:43)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Candyman,’ ‘My Childhood, My Country,’ ‘He’s All That,’ And More (1:08) AirTalk On FilmWeek: What Makes A Good Musician Biopic And Why Is It So Challenging? (32:36)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: 'Reminiscence,' 'The Protege,' 'Flag Day' And More (1:06) Sean And Dylan Penn On Starring As Father And Daughter In ‘Flag Day’ (41:38)
KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases. Also on the show, our animation critic Charles Solomon talks about the conclusion of the Evangelion series; John Horn talks to the director of CODA; and more. FilmWeek: ‘CODA,’ ‘The Lost Leonardo,’ ‘Respect’ And More (1:05) Why The Long-Awaited ‘Evangelion’ Finale Is A Big Moment For Fans, Plus Does The Ending Meet Expectations? (32:09) ‘CODA’ Director On Challenging Her Own Gaze And How Some Of The Most Important Scenes Came Together (37:12)
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. FilmWeek: ‘The Suicide Squad,’ ‘Whirlybird,’ ‘Ailey’ And More (1:08) The Couple That Revolutionized Breaking News In LA Hid A Dark Secret For Years. ‘Whirlybird’ Brings It All To The Surface (31:28)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases. FilmWeek: ‘Jungle Cruise,’ ‘Stillwater,’ ‘The Green Knight’ And More (1:08) Director Tom McCarthy On Moral Ambiguity And Reassessing The Cinematic American Hero In ‘Stillwater’ (31:41)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases. FilmWeek: ‘Old,’ ‘Snake Eyes,’ ‘Jolt’ And More (1:02) ‘Ailey’ Director Jamila Wignot On The Lasting Legacy Of Dancer, Choreographer And Activist Alvin Ailey (31:28)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Angie Han and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Roadrunner,’ ‘Pig,’ ‘Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D-Man In The Waters’ (1:48) Morgan Neville On Portraying Anthony Bourdain’s Mental Health In New Doc And The Impact Of Living A Life For The Unknown (32:22)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Black Widow,’ Summertime,’ ‘Scales’ And More (1:46) Director Andre Gaines Talks New Documentary Looking At The Life, Career And Cultural Influence Of Comedian Dick Gregory (32:20)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
IN THIS EPISODE FilmWeek: ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business,’ ‘Long Story Short,’ ‘No Sudden Movement,’ And More (1:02) FilmWeek and Chill: How ‘Airplane!’ Made Its Mark On Parody In The 1980s (31:36)
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. FilmWeek ‘F9 The Fast Saga,’ ‘Summer Of Soul,’ ‘Zola’ And More (1:01) Questlove On His Directorial Debut “Summer Of Soul” And The Significance Of The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival (31:35)
The joke about Sparks — if you’ve even heard of them — is that it’s the best British band to come out of America. That confusion is why Edgar Wright, the director of “Baby Driver” and “Shaun of the Dead,” wanted to make his first documentary about the group, headed by brothers Ron and Russell Mael. Quite simply, Wright was tired of explaining who the band was and why he loves them. His documentary, called “The Sparks Brothers,” premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. John Horn talked with Wright after its January premiere about his personal connection to the band, how he connected with the brother, the editing process of the documentary and more. The film is in theaters now.
With guest host John Horn
Guest:
Edgar Wright, director of the new documentary “The Sparks Brothers;” he tweets @edgarwright
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
"Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It," at Laemmle’s theaters (Newhall, Town Center 5, NoHo 7, Claremont 5, Playhouse 7) and other select theaters
"Les Nôtres," at Laemmle’s Royal and Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
"Rise Again: Tulsa And The Red Summer," premieres on National Geographic June 18 at 6pm PT & on Hulu June 19
"Luca," at the El Capitan Theater (Hollywood) & Disney+
"The Sparks Brothers," in wide release
"Sisters on Track," on Netflix June 24
"Fatherhood," on Netflix
"Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation," at Landmark’s Nuart Theater & Virtual cinemas
"Sweet Thing," Laemmle’s Royal and Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
"Summer of 85," at Laemmle’s theaters (Playhouse 7, Royal and Town Center 5)
"12 Mighty Orphans" in wide release
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
With guest host John Horn
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets @ClaudiaPuig
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for KPCC and film columnist for the Santa Monica Daily Press; she tweets @LAELLO
Peter Rainer, film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Andy Klein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
The documentary “Circus of Books” tells the story of two book stores, one in West Hollywood and the other in Silver Lake, operated by Karen and Barry Mason, who became accidental book sellers. They also became real pillars of the LGBTQ communties. Rachel Mason is the daughter of the masons and she’s also the filmmaker. Larry talked with Rachel about “Circus of Books” when it was first released on Netflix. Today on FilmWeek, we excerpt a portion of that conversation.
This conversation aired during FilmWeek’s Saturday broadcast.
Guest:
Rachel Mason, director of the Netflix documentary ‘Circus of Books’ and daughter of Circus of Books owners Karen and Barry Mason; she tweets @RachelMasonArt
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Andy Klein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
"In the Heights," on wide release & HBO Max
"Holler," at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center (Santa Monica), Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (Pasadena); VOD (including FandangoNow, Google Play & VUDU)
"A Perfect Enemy," in select theaters (check your local listings)
"Wish Dragon," on Netflix
"Sublet," at Laemmle theaters (Playhouse 7, Town Center 5, Royal); Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema on June 18; VOD on July 9
"The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," on wide release June 16 (they also have select earlier showtimes June 11 & 12)
"Censor," Laemmle’s Glendale, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (DTLA) and Landmark Westwood; VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube) on June 18
"La Dosis (The Dose)," on VOD/Digital (including iTunes & FandangoNow)
"Revolution Rent," on HBO Max on June 15
"The Misfits," In select theaters (including Universal Cinema AMC and Cinemark 18 & XD); VOD/Digital (including Vudu, Google Play) on June 15
"Take Me Somewhere Nice," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
"Queen Bees," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema, Laemmle’s Theaters (including Glendale, Playhouse 7, Monica Film Center, Newhall & Town Center 5); VOD (including Vudu, Amazon Prime Video & Apple TV)
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets @CinemaInMind
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets @ajhan
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Movie theaters are starting to reopen, and moviegoers are starting to return. All eight of the Laemmle’s theaters are now reopened, its Glendale location the last to do so a couple weeks ago. Tickets are now on sale for the first time in a year at American Cinematheque theaters, which announced programs at all its theaters, including the Rialto in South Pasadena.
Last weekend, “A Quiet Place: Part II” opened with very strong box office grosses. And one of the locations that sold a lot of tickets for the sequel was the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Los Angeles. The Texas-based boutique chain filed for bankruptcy reorganization in early March. Unlike the Arclight and Pacfic theaters, Alamo was able to come back quickly with many of its theaters reopening in May.
KPCC’s John Horn called up Tim League, Alamo’s founder and executive chairman, to talk about his circuit’s return, the future of moviegoing in a streaming era, and whether or not Alamo might be a buyer of the closed Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.
With contributions from John Horn
Guest:
Tim League, founder and executive chairman of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
"The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," in wide release & HBO Max
"Spirit Untamed," in wide release
"Edge Of The World," on VOD (including Google Play & FandangoNow)
"All Light, Everywhere," at The Landmark Theater; Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (Pasadena) on June 11
"City of Ali," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema; Laemmle’s NoHo 7 on June 17
"Gully," In Select Theaters including Cinemark 18 and XD (Los Angeles), Cinemark 22 and IMAX (Lancaster); VOD (Youtube & Vudu) June 8
"On The Trail Of Bigfoot: The Journey," VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu & FandangoNOW) June 8
"Undine," Laemmle Theaters (Playhouse 7, Newhall, Town Center 5, Royal, Claremont 5); VOD (including iTunes, Vudu, Google Play)
"Grace And Grit," in select theaters & VOD (including FandangoNow, iTunes, Spectrum on Demand)
"Super Frenchie," In select theaters & VOD (including Google Play, iTunes & FandangoNow)
"Bad Tales," In select theaters; Laemmle Virtual Cinema & Monica Film Center; VOD
"Flashback," VOD (including Vudu, FandangoNow & Spectrum on Demand)
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
FilmWeek’s animation authority, Charles Solomon, remembers the great Hungarian animator Marcell Jankovics, who died on May 29. He died at the age of 79. Our critics also share some of the things they’ve been busy watching on various streaming platforms and why they recommend listeners check them out.
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
"A Quiet Place Part II," in wide release
"Cruella," in wide release & Disney+
"Dog Gone Trouble," on Netflix
"Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie," on Netflix June 3
"Moby Doc," In Select Theaters (check your local listings); VOD (including FandangoNow, iTunes, Vudu); Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema June 4
"Changing The Game," on Hulu June 1
"Port Authority," Cinelounge Sunset Hollywood; Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema; Digital/VOD (including Vudu, Google Play, FandangoNow) June 1
"Plan B," on Hulu
"Borat Supplemental Reportings," on Amazon Prime Video
"Dead Pigs," on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets @christylemire
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for KPCC and film columnist for the Santa Monica Daily Press; she tweets @LAELLO
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
When Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson debuted his Hollywood persona in World Wrestling Entertainment in 2003, he was two years removed from his first successful protagonist role in "The Scorpion King" and on the heels of more film success with roles in "The Rundown" and "Walking Tall."
Little did anyone foresee that "Hollywood" Rock would buoy the overall representation for Asian and Pacific Islanders in popular film for the next 20 years.
Last week, the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a report documenting the prevalence of Asian and Pacific Islanders both on-and off-screen across the top-grossing films each year from 2007 to 2019. Of the 1,300 films examined, only 44 featured API actors playing lead roles, nearly a third of which were played by Johnson.
The report offers more staggering statistics:
In 2019, over a quarter of API characters in the top-grossing films died. Most died by drowning, explosions, stabbing or suicides
Of the over 51,000 speaking characters in the 1,300 films examined, only 6% were Asian, Asian American or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders
Only 50 of the 1,447 directors in the 1,300 films examined were of API heritage.
In 2019, 67% of API characters played stereotyped roles
The release of this report comes at a time of rising anti-Asian hate crimes nationally, and the authors of the report believe the portrayal of Asian and Pacific Islanders in mass media contributes to that. Today on FilmWeek, we delve into the study's findings and discuss the history of API filmmakers and actors in Hollywood.
Guests:
Nancy Wang Yuen, professor of sociology at Biola University in La Mirada; she is co-author of “The Prevalence and Portrayal of Asian and Pacific Islanders Across 1,300 Popular Films”; she tweets @nancywyeun
Justin Chang, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR’s Fresh Air; he tweets @JustinCChang
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Wade Major and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Wade Major and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases.
In the past couple of weeks, we’ve lost several industry icons, including Paul Mooney, Charles Grodin and Norman Lloyd.
Actor and comedian Paul Mooney was a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor’s longtime writing partner and whose bold, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up. He was 79. Charles Grodin was an offbeat actor and writer who scored as a caddish newlywed in “The Heartbreak Kid” and later had roles ranging from Robert De Niro’s counterpart in the comic thriller “Midnight Run” to the bedeviled father in the “Beethoven” comedies. He was 86. Norman Lloyd’s role as kindly Dr. Daniel Auschlander on TV’s “St. Elsewhere” was a single chapter in a distinguished stage and screen career that put him in the company of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and other greats. He was 106. Lloyd’s son, Michael Lloyd, said his father died at his home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Today on FilmWeek, our critics reflect on their work. Plus they share a couple of their favorite films of the 2021 so far.
With files from the Associated Press
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Barry Jenkins, who directed “Moonlight,” has a new project: The limited series “The Underground Railroad,” adapted from Colson Whitehead’s novel about two escaped slaves. It’s a story filled with magical realism: The Underground Railroad is an actual subterranean train network.
KPCC’s John Horn sat down with Jenkins outside at his house in Los Angeles to talk about negotiating stories of Black pain and the process of adapting novels for the screen. The new limited series is available on Amazon Prime Video.
With guest host John Horn
Guest:
Barry Jenkins, director of “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” he directs the new limited series “The Underground Railroad”
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Spiral," in wide release
"The Woman In The Window," on Netflix
"Profile," in wide release
"The Perfect Candidate," at Laemmle Playhouse 7, Laemmle Royal, Laemmle Town Center 5; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play)
"The Killing of Two Lovers," The Landmark, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (additional Laemmle’s theaters May 21)
"Army of the Dead," in wide release & Netflix on May 21
"Los Hermanos/The Brothers," In select theaters (check your local listings); Laemmle Monica Film Center, Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
"Those Who Wish Me Dead," in wide release & HBO Max
"The Killing of Two Lovers," The Landmark, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (additional Laemmle’s theaters May 21)
"RK/RKAY," Cinemark (Los Angeles), Century Stadium (Orange), Laemmle’s Monica Film Center; Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
"Broken Harts," on Discovery+ May 18
"Georgetown," In Select Theaters May 14; Laemmle Town Center 5 (Encino); VOD (including YouTube, Google Play, iTunes and Amazon) May 18
"Riders Of Justice," Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, The Landmark; wide release on May 21
"Take Out Girl," VOD/DIGITAL (including iTunes, FandangoNow, VUDU, Google Play) on May 18
"Weekenders," VOD (including iTunes/AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play & FandangoNOW) and cable on-demand
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets @ClaudiaPuig
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
David Oyelowo makes his feature directorial debut this week with the family adventure film “The Water Man. He also stars in the film. You can see it now in theaters. Oyelowo sat down with KPCC’s John Horn to talk about the experience and the tips and tricks he learned about moving between in front of the camera and the director’s chair.
Guest:
David Oyelowo, actor and director of the new film “The Water Man”
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Wrath of Man," on Wide Release
"Here Today," on Wide Release
"The Paper Tigers," in select theaters (check your local listings); VOD (including iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video)
"The Water Man," on Wide Release
"The Crime of the Century," on HBO & HBO on May 10
"The Disciple," on Netflix
"Monster," on Netflix
"The Unthinkable," on VOD (iTunes, Amazon, FandangoNow)
"The Boy from Medellín," on Amazon Prime Video
"Undergods," in select theater (check your local listings); VOD (including FandangoNow)
"About Endlessness," at Laemmle's Royal, Laemmle's Playhouse 7; VOD (including iTunes)
"Initiation," at Arena Cinelounge Drive-In (Hollywood); VOD (including Vudu, Google Play & iTunes)
"Above Suspicion," in select theaters (check your local listings); VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, Vudu & iTunes)
"The Columnist," Laemmle's Virtual Cinema; VOD (FandangoNow, iTunes, Google Play)
"Cliff Walkers," in select theaters (check your listings)
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
GUESTS:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets @christylemire
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets @CinemaInMind
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.
The Romanian documentary “Collective” was nominated for two major Oscar categories, including Best International Film and Best Documentary. The film received heavy praise upon its release. The story follows a Romanian newspaper’s investigation into a 2015 nightclub fire that killed dozens. It quickly pulls back a dark curtain of deeper corruption and mismanagement. KPCC’s John Horn talked with writer and director Alexander Nanau about the making of the documentary and what he thinks the overarching goal of it is. “Collective” is available to rent on various video on demand platforms.
GUEST:
Alexander Nanau, director of the documentary “Collective”
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Mortal Kombat," in wide release; HBO Max
"Four Good Days," in wide release
"Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," on Amazon Prime Video
"Limbo," in wide release
"Things Heard And Seen," on Netflix
"The County," on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Percy vs. Goliath," Laemmle's Playhouse 7
"Eat Wheaties!," at Arena Cinelounge (Hollywood); VOD (including FandangoNow, Google Play & iTunes)
"The Virtuoso," in Select Theaters; VOD (including VUDU, Google Play & FandangoNow); on Blu-ray and DVD May 4th
"Golden Arm," Laemmle NoHo 7; VOD (including iTunes & VUDU)
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
GUESTS:
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets @ajhan
Even a pandemic couldn’t stop FilmWeek’s annual Oscar preview show. And we’re playing it back for you on this week’s FilmWeek.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
The animated feature film “WolfWalkers,” from Cartoon Saloon, is nominated for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards.
FilmWeek, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine critic Charles Solomon’s new book “The Art Of WolfWalkers,” (Abrams, 2020) dives into the visually stunning film and how the elements came together. The book is filled with hand-drawn sketches, paintings, digital renderings and more that exhibit the specific artistic style of Cartoon Saloon. “WolfWalkers” is available to stream on AppleTV+.
Guest:
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"We Broke Up," at Laemmle’s NoHo 7, Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema; VOD (including FandangoNow & Google Play) April 23
"Reefa," on VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video & Google Play)
"Monday," at Laemmle Royal Theatre (Los Angeles) & Palm Spring’s Camelot Theatres; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU & YouTube)
"Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train," in Wide Release
"Hope," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema, Laemmle’s PlayHouse 7, Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, & Laemmle’s Town Center 5
"Beate," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
"Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street," In Select Theaters (check your local listings) April 23; VOD May 7
"Together Together," at Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s Claremont 5, Laemmle’s NoHo 7, Laemmle’s Newhall on April 23
"Jakob’s Wife," In select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including FandangoNow & iTunes)
"Tiny Tim: King For A Day," In select theaters (check your local listings) April 23
"Arlo the Alligator Boy," on Netflix
"My Wonderful Wanda," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema, Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s Town Center 5 & Laemmle’s Royal on April 23
"8 Billion Angels," Laemmle Virtual Cinema on April 23
"The Race To Save The World," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema on April 22
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets @CinemaInMind
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets @ClaudiaPuig
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
The film “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” tackles an issue close to home here in Southern California. The docu-drama follows a college admissions counselor who helped wealthy parents and celebrities buy their kids’ ways into prominent universities, including USC and UCLA. KPCC’s John Horn talked with the director of the film, Chris Smith, about exposing a system riddled with privilege and whether it’s changeable. The film’s available to stream on Netflix.
Guest:
Chris Smith, director of “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal”
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Thunder Force," on Netflix
"Voyagers," in wide release
"Honeydew," on VOD (including iTunes & FandangoNow) & DVD on April 13
"Moffie," In Select Theaters (including Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Royal); VOD (including Google Play)
"Night in Paradise," on Netflix
"Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache," Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute," on Netflix
"Held," at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry), VOD (including FandangoNOW)
"My True Fairytale," in select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including iTunes & VUDU)
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets @christylemire
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Angie Han and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Angie Han and Charles Solomon chat with Larry about the 2021 Oscar-nominated short films. They give an overview of the categories, share their favorites and more.
GUESTS:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcasts ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets @ajhan
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Angie Han and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Godzilla vs. Kong" in wide release & HBO Max
"The Outside Story" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema; VOD on April 30
"Shiva Baby," in select theaters (check your local listings); Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Nina Wu," on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema; VOD (including Amazon & iTunes)
"WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn," on Hulu
"Say Your Prayers," on VOD (including ITunes, FadangoNow, & Google Play)
"Concrete Cowboy," on Netflix
"Every Breath You Take," in select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including Amazon, FandangoNow, VUDU & iTunes)
"The Unholy," in wide release
"Space Dogs: Tropical Adventure," in select theaters (check your local listings), VOD on April 6
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
GUESTS:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcasts ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets @ajhan
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Peter also shares some expected highlights of the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which runs March 31 through April 10. Learn more here. Plus the critics reflect on the lives of French Director Bertrand Tavernier and actor George Segal, who both recently died.
"Tina" on HBO and HBO Max on March 28
"The Marijuana Conspiracy" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"The Vault" at Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry), Arena Cinelounge (Hollywood); VOD (including FandangoNow & Google Play)
"Shoplifters Of The World" at Frida Pop-Up Drive-In on Apr. 1 (Santa Ana); VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play & VUDU)
"Nobody" in wide release
"Violet Evergarden: The Movie" in wide release
"Six Minutes To Midnight" at Harkins Chino Hills 18; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, iTunes & Google Play)
"The Good Traitor" in Select Theaters (check local listings); VOD (including Google Play, Amazon Prime Video & VUDU)
"Francesco" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema; Discovery+
"Lamb Of God" at Harkins Chino Hills 18, Century Stadium 25 And XD
"Senior Moment" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play & VUDU)
"Thing Don't Stay Fixed" at the Arena Cinelounge (Hollywood), Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry)
"Pagglait" on Netflix
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
GUESTS:
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) and senior programmer for the AFI Film Festival; she tweets @ClaudiaPuig
Peter Rainer, film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
WarnerMedia Studios released DC’s “Justice League” back in 2017. Avengers Director Joss Whedon stepped in to finish the film after Zack Snyder departed the project. The release immediately spurred a years long social media campaign for the studio to release the film Snyder originally intended on making. The hashtag #ReleaseTheSnyderCut was born and began trending on Twitter. The studio finally answered fans’ calls and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is now on HBO Max. The four-hour long director's cut significantly expands on the story of superhero Cyborg. KPCC’s John Horn sat down with Snyder to talk about the long-awaited and highly anticipated recut, what made it all possible, who the true inspiration is behind the film and more.
GUEST:
Zack Snyder, director of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” ; he tweets @ZackSnyder
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"The Courier" showing at Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry), Universal Cinema AMC (CityWalk Hollywood), AMC Burbank 16
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" on HBO Max
"City of Lies" showing at theVineland Drive-In (City of Industry), Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 and VOD on April 19
"Happily" showing at Arena Cinelouge Drive-In (Hollywood) and VOD (including VUDU & FandangoNow)
"Rose Plays Julie" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema and VOD (including AppleTV & VUDU)
"Perfumes" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Martha: A Picture Story" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema and VOD (including Amazon Prime Video & iTunes)
"Her Name is Chef" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Dark State" showing in select theaters (check your local listings)
"Phobias" on VOD (including VUDU & FandangoNow)
"Deadly Illusions" on Netflix
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
GUESTS:
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for KPCC and film columnist for the Santa Monica Daily Press; she tweets @LAELLO
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets @CinemaInMind
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.
While the pandemic forced us to press pause on our LA-centric FilmWeek Screening Series at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, we refused to be denied the opportunity to convene and have some fun during an otherwise challenging time. To that end, we kicked off a new virtual event series, FilmWeek & Chill. For our first FilmWeek & Chill event, Larry chose one of his all-time favorite films: Disney/Pixar’s 2004 Oscar-winning animated superhero adventure The Incredibles. Written and directed by Brad Bird and featuring a memorable score composed by Michael Giacchino, The Incredibles is beloved by many for a script that effortlessly transitions from heartfelt to serious to witty, an all-star voice cast that includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson and Jason Lee and for its broad appeal to kids and adults alike, taking on themes like the importance of family and being proud of who you are, even if others can’t or won’t understand you. This week during FilmWeek, you’ll hear a portion of the conversation. You can watch the entire discussion here.
We also want to invite you to future FilmWeek & Chill virtual events. Keep an eye on the KPCC In Person page for details to come! You’re also invited to our annual Oscar preview show on Sunday, April 18. It’s all virtual this year. Click here to reserve your spot.
Guests:
Brad Bird, writer and director of The Incredibles; he is a multi-time Oscar winner whose other directing credits include The Iron Giant, Ratatouille and The Incredibles 2; he tweets @BradBirdA113
Michael Giacchino, Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar-winning composer; he composed the score for The Incredibles
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) and senior programmer for the AFI Film Festival; she tweets @ClaudiaPuig
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases. "Kid 90" on Hulu "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal" on Netflix March 17 "The Inheritance" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema "The Human Voice" showing at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry) "Long Live Rock...Celebrate The Chaos" on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema "Come True" showing at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry) & VOD (including Apple TV, Google Play & Vudu) "Own the Room" on Disney+ "Yes Day" on Netflix "Cosmic Sin" showing at the Cinelounge Drive-In (Hollywood) & VOD (including FandangoNOW, iTunes & Vudu) "Long Weekend" showing at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry) "Slaxx" on Shudder March 18
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets @ajhan
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets @christylemire
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. "Coming 2 America" showing at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry); Amazon Prime Video "Raya and the Last Dragon" showing at the Mission Tiki Drive-In (Montclair), Van Buren Drive-In (Riverside); streaming on Disney+ "Land" on VOD (including FandangoNOW, Vudu & Google Play) "My Salinger Year" on VOD (including Vudu and iTunes); Cinelounge Drive-In (Hollywood) on March 10 "Tom and Jerry" showing at the Mission Tiki Drive-In (Montclair), Van Buren Drive-In (Riverside), Regency Theaters Van Nuys Plant Drive-In & the Directors Cut Cinema (Laguna Niguel); streaming on HBO Max "Pixie" showing at the Cinelounge Drive-In (Hollywood); VOD (including Vudu, FandangoNOW & iTunes) "Boss Level" on Hulu "The Truffle Hunters" showing at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry) "The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run" streaming on Paramount Plus; VOD (including Apple TV, Prime Video & Vudu) "F.T.A." on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema "Chaos Walking" showing at the Paramount Drive-In (Paramount), Mission Tiki Drive-In (Montclair), Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry) & Van Buren Drive-In (Riverside) "Keep An Eye Out" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema "Boogie" showing at the Mission Tiki Drive-In (Montclair) "Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman" showing on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema "Stray" on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema; VOD (including FandangoNOW, iTunes & Google Play) "Son" showing in select theaters (check local listings); VOD ( including iTunes, FandangoNOW & Vudu)
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
With guest host John Horn
Guests:
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcasts ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Robin Wright's "Land" follows the story of a widower, who secludes herself to a remote cabin after grieving over the loss of her husband and son. KPCC's John Horn talks with director Robin Wright on the making of her feature directorial debut. The film is out now on various on-demand platforms including FandangoNOW, Vudu and Google Play.
With guest host John Horn
Guest:
Robin Wright, director and star of the new film “Land”
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Peter Rainer and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Claudia Puig and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Peter Rainer and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Angie Han and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases.