FilmWeek: ‘Keanu,’ ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Ratchet & Clank’ and more, plus Regal Cinemas sets new rules for R-rated films

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Keanu,” “Mother’s Day” “Ratchet & Clank” and more; then, we'll hear about the largest US theater chain's new age requirement. TGI-FilmWeek!

FilmWeek: ‘Keanu,’ ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Ratchet & Clank’ and more, plus Regal Cinemas sets new rules for R-rated films

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Keanu,” “Mother’s Day” “Ratchet & Clank” and more; then, we'll hear about the largest US theater chain's new age requirement. TGI-FilmWeek!

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Keanu,” “Mother’s Day” “Ratchet & Clank” and more; then, we'll hear about the largest US theater chain's new age requirement. TGI-FilmWeek!

FilmWeek: ‘Keanu,’ ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Ratchet & Clank’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including cat caper comedy called “Keanu” from the comedy team Key and Peele; a new ensemble holiday movie celebrating “Mother’s Day” from Garry Marshall; a video-game spin-off titled “Ratchet & Clank” and more.

TGI-FilmWeek!

Tim's Hits

• " Keanu "
• " Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt "
• " Tale of Tales "
• " The Wait " (L’Attesa)
• " Sworn Virgin "
• " Dough "

Wade's Hits

• " Mother's Day "
• " Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt "
• " The Man Who Knew Infinity "
• " Tale of Tales "
• " The Wait " (L’Attesa)
• " Sworn Virgin "

Mixed Review

• " Mother's Day "
• " The Man Who Knew Infinity "
• " A Beautiful Planet "

Misses

• " Keanu "
• " Ratchet & Clank "
• " A Beautiful Planet "
• " Papa Hemingway in Cuba "

Guests:

Tim Cogshell , Film Critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; Tim tweets from

Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com

Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC and Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine

Regal Cinemas restricts parents from bringing children under 6 to R-rated movies

The MPAA mostly keeps lone under-17 year olds out of R-rated movies, but if a child has a guardian with them, there’s technically no limit to how young they can be.

Last month Regal Cinemas, the largest theater chain in the US, instituted a policy that would keep children under six out of all R-rated releases.

The policy will hopefully help those of us have missed the plot wondering  “Who..? Why...? How...?” when we see a very young person watching adult themes, but it is also intended as part of an upscale trend, as theaters add reclining seats, alcohol, and food to compete with the core demographic’s home theaters.

Guest:

Patrick Corcoran , Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, National Association of Theater Owners