Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
FilmWeek: ‘We Broke Up,’ ‘Reefa,’ ‘Hope,’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
" We Broke Up ," at Laemmle’s NoHo 7, Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema ; VOD (including FandangoNow & Google Play) April 23
" Reefa ," on VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video & Google Play)
" Monday ," at Laemmle Royal Theatre (Los Angeles) & Palm Spring’s Camelot Theatres; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU & YouTube)
" Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train ," in Wide Release
" Hope ," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema , Laemmle’s PlayHouse 7, Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, & Laemmle’s Town Center 5
" Beate ," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema
" Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street ," In Select Theaters (check your local listings) April 23; VOD May 7
" Together Together ," at Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s Claremont 5, Laemmle’s NoHo 7, Laemmle’s Newhall on April 23
" Jakob’s Wife ," In select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including FandangoNow & iTunes)
" Tiny Tim: King For A Day ," In select theaters (check your local listings) April 23
" Arlo the Alligator Boy ," on Netflix
" My Wonderful Wanda ," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema , Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s Town Center 5 & Laemmle’s Royal on April 23
" 8 Billion Angels ," Laemmle Virtual Cinema on April 23
" The Race To Save The World ," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema on April 22
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:
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com ; he tweets
Claudia Puig , film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Charles Solomon , film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
FilmWeek Critic Charles Solomon On The Art, Music And Stunning Visuals Of The Oscar-Nominated Film ‘WolfWalkers’
The animated feature film “WolfWalkers,” from Cartoon Saloon, is nominated for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards.
FilmWeek, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine critic Charles Solomon’s new book “ The Art Of WolfWalkers ,” (Abrams, 2020) dives into the visually stunning film and how the elements came together. The book is filled with hand-drawn sketches, paintings, digital renderings and more that exhibit the specific artistic style of Cartoon Saloon. “WolfWalkers” is available to stream on AppleTV+.
Guest:
Charles Solomon , film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine