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FilmWeek: ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Power Ballad,’ ‘The Breadwinner,’ and more!
Chiwetel Ejiofor in the backrooms of a furniture store his character works at.
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Larry Mantle and critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and guest critic William Bibbiani review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major, along with guest critic William Bibbiani review 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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