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Filmweek (02/07/14): The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, Vampire Academy and more

Larry and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, Vampire Academy and more. Then, a look at how runaway production is impacting L.A.'s entertainment workforce.  TGI-Filmweek!

The Monuments Men

The Lego Movie

Vampire Academy

Guests:

Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and producer and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com

Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt Film Guide

Charles Solomon, animation film critic for KPCC and Indiewire’s ‘Animation Scoop’

Kimberly Ritter-Martinez, Associate Economist for the LA County Economic Development Corporation, a non-profit organization that works to create jobs in LA.

Yusef Robb, Director of Communications, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti