FilmWeek: ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Disobedience,’ ‘Kings,’ and a one-on-one with ex-Academy member Bill Mechanic

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Apr 27, 2018

Listen • 47:50

FilmWeek: ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Disobedience,’ ‘Kings,’ and a one-on-one with ex-Academy member Bill Mechanic

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry also interviews Bill Mechanic on his leaked resignation letter from the Academy.

Halle Berry and Daniel Craig star in The Orchard's KINGS.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry also interviews Bill Mechanic on his leaked resignation letter from the Academy.

FilmWeek: ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Kings,’ ‘Disobedience’ and more

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases.

Leaked resignation letter from Academy board member cites failures on multiple fronts

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When ex-Academy board member Bill Mechanic finally decided to leave his post, it’s safe to say that his exit interview – if he had one – would have been less than flattering.

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