FilmWeek: ‘Black Widow,’ Summertime,’ ‘Scales’ And More

Larry Mantle discusses with KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon about this weekends' new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.

• “Black Widow,” in wide release & Disney+ premiere access ($29.99)
• “Summertime,” in select NY/LA theaters (including The Landmark (West LA); expands to other cities starting 7/16
• “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish,” in wide release
• “Scales,” at the Laemmle’s Royal
• “Fear Street Part 2: 1978,” on Netflix
• “Distant Journey (Originally released in 1949),” at Laemmle’s Royal & Town Center 5; Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
• “Death of Nintendo,” at Laemmle’s Glendale & Virtual Cinema
• “Meander,” In Select Theaters (check local listings) & VOD/digital (including iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play & FandangoNow)

Director Andre Gaines Talks New Documentary Looking At The Life, Career And Cultural Influence Of Comedian Dick Gregory

For those alive in the 1960s, comedian Dick Gregory was a significant cultural figure. His appearances on TV, talk shows and in clubs displayed his great wit and conversational stand up style. But his career took a great turn when he devoted himself to civil rights activism. Today on FilmWeek, Larry talks with director Andre Gaines about his new Showtime documentary “The One and Only Dick Gregory,” which looks at Gregory’s life and the many hats he wore throughout his career.