Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk about how swing dancing is still "Alive and Kicking" in the new documentary by Susan Glatzer.
FilmWeek: ‘Going in Style,’ ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " Going in Style " in wide release
- " Smurfs: The Lost Village " in wide release
- " Colossal " at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
- " Gifted " at ArcLight Pasadena, The Landmark, AMC Century City and other select theaters
- " Their Finest " ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- " Salt and Fire " at Arena Cinelounge Sunset
- " Your Name " (English dub release) at ArcLight Sherman Oaks and Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " Cezanne and I " at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre and Laemmle's Town Center
- " Tickling Giants " at Laemmle's Music Hall
Critics' Hits
Tim: "Cezanne and I"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYVwvUvAj0
Peter: "Their Finest" & "Tickling Giants"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMh1EvAQOQ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVwUrbGcxZ4
Charles: "Your Name"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4-URMnBOPU
Mixed Feelings
Tim: "Gifted"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI01wBXGHUs
Peter: "Colossal"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqcZtz8VXXE
Charles: "Smurfs: The Lost Village"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3iY8Pxyr1E
Misses!
Tim: "Salt and Fire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s5N4fupIZE
Guests:
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets
Peter Rainer, film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
‘Alive and Kicking’ director and 97-year-old ‘Queen of Swing’ on the joys of swing dancing
Swing dancing is undergoing something of a renaissance, both here in the United States and internationally, with big hot spots in London and Sweden.
Director Susan Glatzer captures the recent boom and how the Lindy Hop is still “Alive and Kicking” in her new documentary, which also features legendary “Queen of Swing,” Norma Miller.
Host Larry Mantle speaks with both the director and Miller on how swing dancing has evolved since its birth among African-Americans in Harlem, and the ways it’s helped people from all over the world overcome adversity and find happiness in their lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCXbWC6KbxA
Guests:
Susan Glatzer, director of the swing dance documentary, “ Alive and Kicking ”
Norma Miller , Lindy Hop dancer and the “Queen of Swing”