Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
FilmWeek: ‘Thunder Force,’ ‘Voyagers,’ ‘Honeydew’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
" Thunder Force ," on Netflix
" Voyagers ," in wide release
" Honeydew ," on VOD (including iTunes & FandangoNow) & DVD on April 13
" Moffie ," In Select Theaters (including Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Royal); VOD (including Google Play)
" Night in Paradise ," on Netflix
" Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache ," Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
" Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute ," on Netflix
" Held ," at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry), VOD (including FandangoNOW)
" My True Fairytale ," in select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including iTunes & VUDU)
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here .
Guests:
Christy Lemire , film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘ Breakfast All Day ’ podcast; she tweets
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Director Chris Smith On Exposing A System Of Privilege In His Film ‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’
The film “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” tackles an issue close to home here in Southern California. The docu-drama follows a college admissions counselor who helped wealthy parents and celebrities buy their kids’ ways into prominent universities, including USC and UCLA. KPCC’s John Horn talked with the director of the film, Chris Smith, about exposing a system riddled with privilege and whether it’s changeable. The film’s available to stream on Netflix.
Guest:
Chris Smith, director of “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal”