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A three-minute rundown of the best (and worst) of this week’s film releases, including the go-to movie for the weekend. Airs Saturdays at 8:35am.

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Episodes
  • Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including the blockbuster sequel, "Avengers: Age of Ultron," Carey Mulligan in the period drama "Far from the Madding Crowd," the Albert Maysles documentary "Iris," and more.
  • Listen 3:00
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Amy Nicholson review this week’s releases, including Blake Lively in "The Age of Adaline," the family film "Little Boy," Russell Crowe in "The Water Diviner," and more.
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Amy Nicholson review this week’s releases, including Blake Lively in "The Age of Adaline," the family film "Little Boy," Russell Crowe in "The Water Diviner," and more.
  • Listen 3:07
    Larry Mantle and film critics Henry Sheehan and Justin Change review this week’s releases, including Soviet-era thriller "Child 44," James Franco and Jonah Hill in "True Story," the wide release pictures "Unfriended" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    Larry Mantle and film critics Henry Sheehan and Justin Change review this week’s releases, including Soviet-era thriller "Child 44," James Franco and Jonah Hill in "True Story," the wide release pictures "Unfriended" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 2:59
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Tim Cogshell review this week’s releases, including the latest Nicholas Sparks adaptation “The Longest Ride,” sci-fi thriller "Ex Machina," Simon Pegg in "Kill Me Three Times," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Tim Cogshell review this week’s releases, including the latest Nicholas Sparks adaptation “The Longest Ride,” sci-fi thriller "Ex Machina," Simon Pegg in "Kill Me Three Times," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:01
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critic Claudia Puig and Variety critic Justin Chang review this week’s releases, including "Furious 7," "Woman in Gold," "Effie Gray," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critic Claudia Puig and Variety critic Justin Chang review this week’s releases, including "Furious 7," "Woman in Gold," "Effie Gray," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:04
    Jessica Yellin and KPCC film critics Andy Klein, Henry Sheehan and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including “Get Hard,” Dreamworks' “Home”and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    Jessica Yellin and KPCC film critics Andy Klein, Henry Sheehan and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including “Get Hard,” Dreamworks' “Home”and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Henry Sheehan review this week’s releases, including “Chappie,” “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” “Unfinished Business” and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:14
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Andy Klein review this week’s releases, including "Focus," "'71," "The Lazarus Effect," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Andy Klein review this week’s releases, including "Focus," "'71," "The Lazarus Effect," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:08
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this week’s releases, including "The Duff," "Hot Tub Time Machine 2," "Kingsman: The Secret Service," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this week’s releases, including "The Duff," "Hot Tub Time Machine 2," "Kingsman: The Secret Service," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:00
    Larry and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Henry Sheehan review this week’s releases, including ‘Jupiter Ascending,’ ‘Seventh Son,’ ‘The Spongebob Movie’ and more. Plus, film critic Peter Rainer joins us from the star-studded Santa Barbara Film Festival. TGI-Filmweek!
    Larry and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Henry Sheehan review this week’s releases, including ‘Jupiter Ascending,’ ‘Seventh Son,’ ‘The Spongebob Movie’ and more. Plus, film critic Peter Rainer joins us from the star-studded Santa Barbara Film Festival. TGI-Filmweek!

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Larry Mantle, Host
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk

Episodes
  • Listen 3:00
    KPCC film critics Lael Lowenstein of Variety, Claudia Puig of USA Today, and animation critic Charles Solomon join Larry Mantle to review several of the week's new film releases including How Do You Know?, Tron: Legacy and Rabbit Hole.
    KPCC film critics Lael Lowenstein of Variety, Claudia Puig of USA Today, and animation critic Charles Solomon join Larry Mantle to review several of the week's new film releases including How Do You Know?, Tron: Legacy and Rabbit Hole.
  • Listen 3:05
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine, Peter Rainer of Christian Science Monitor, and animation critic Charles Solomon discuss the MPAA’s rating system and their decision to change the rating for the film ‘Blue Valentine’ from NC-17 to R.
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine, Peter Rainer of Christian Science Monitor, and animation critic Charles Solomon discuss the MPAA’s rating system and their decision to change the rating for the film ‘Blue Valentine’ from NC-17 to R.
  • Listen 2:59
    KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com, and Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor, join Larry Mantle to review several of the week's new film releases including Black Swan and I Love You Phillip Morris. They also honor director Irvin Kershner who passed away this week. TGI-FilmWeek!
    KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com, and Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor, join Larry Mantle to review several of the week's new film releases including Black Swan and I Love You Phillip Morris. They also honor director Irvin Kershner who passed away this week. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 3:00
    KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine, Claudia Puig of USA Today, and animation critic Charles Solomon join Larry Mantle to review several of the week's new film releases including The Kings Speech, Love and Other Drugs, Tangled, and Yo Tambien (Me, Too). TGI-Filmweek!
    KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine, Claudia Puig of USA Today, and animation critic Charles Solomon join Larry Mantle to review several of the week's new film releases including The Kings Speech, Love and Other Drugs, Tangled, and Yo Tambien (Me, Too). TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:00
    KPCC film critics Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor, Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com and Charles Solomon of amazon.com join Larry to discuss the week’s new film releases including Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows (Part 1), The Next Three Days and Made In Dagenham. TGI-Filmweek!
    KPCC film critics Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor, Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com and Charles Solomon of amazon.com join Larry to discuss the week’s new film releases including Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows (Part 1), The Next Three Days and Made In Dagenham. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:00
    KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Megamind, 127 Hours, Fair Game and Four Lions. TGI-Filmweek!
    KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Megamind, 127 Hours, Fair Game and Four Lions. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 2:59
    Just in time for Halloween, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor and Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine discuss some of their favorite scary movies. TGI-Filmweek!
    Just in time for Halloween, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor and Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine discuss some of their favorite scary movies. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:00
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com , Andy Klein of Brand X and Charles Solomon of amazon.com discuss several releases this week including Carlos, GhettoPhysics: Will The Real Pimps And Hos Please Stand Up, and the new Blu-Ray and DVD combo How To Train Your Dragon. TGIFilmweek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com , Andy Klein of Brand X and Charles Solomon of amazon.com discuss several releases this week including Carlos, GhettoPhysics: Will The Real Pimps And Hos Please Stand Up, and the new Blu-Ray and DVD combo How To Train Your Dragon. TGIFilmweek!
  • Listen 2:58
    FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com and Lael Loewensten of Variety join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Hereafter, Red and Conviction. TGI-Filmweek!
    FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com and Lael Loewensten of Variety join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Hereafter, Red and Conviction. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 3:02
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major of BoxOffice.com and Claudia Puig of USA Today review several films opening this week: Secretariat, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Nowhere Boy and Kings of Pastry.
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major of BoxOffice.com and Claudia Puig of USA Today review several films opening this week: Secretariat, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Nowhere Boy and Kings of Pastry.
  • Listen 2:59
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine and Andy Klein of Brand X The Social Network, Let Me In, Howl and The Girl, opening this weekend.
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell of Box Office Magazine and Andy Klein of Brand X The Social Network, Let Me In, Howl and The Girl, opening this weekend.
  • Listen 2:59
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major of boxoffice.com and Andy Klein of Brand X four films opening this week--Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, Waiting For Superman, and A Mother’s Courage.
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major of boxoffice.com and Andy Klein of Brand X four films opening this week--Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, Waiting For Superman, and A Mother’s Courage.