FilmWeek: ‘Angel Has Fallen,’ ‘Brittany Runs A Marathon,’ ‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’ And The Impact Of Laemmle Theaters Potential sale on Los Angeles

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Aug 23, 2019

Listen • 48:27

FilmWeek: ‘Angel Has Fallen,’ ‘Brittany Runs A Marathon,’ ‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’ And The Impact Of Laemmle Theaters Potential sale on Los Angeles

Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also discuss the impact of Laemmle’s potential sale on Los Angeles and the changing landscape of movie theaters.

Morgan Freeman and Gerard Butler in Angel Has Fallen (2019)

FilmWeek: ‘Angel Has Fallen,’ ‘Brittany Runs A Marathon,’ ‘Jawline’ And More

Listen • 29:04

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

LA’s Long-Standing Laemmle Theater Chain Reportedly Looking To Sell

Listen • 18:54

The Laemmle Theater chain, a hub for independent film and arthouse fare, is up for sale.

Critics

Manuel Betancourt

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Tim Cogshell

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Christy Lemire

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Lael Loewenstein

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Wade Major

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Amy Nicholson

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Claudia Puig

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Charles Solomon

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Peter Rainer

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Beandrea July

Film Critic, FilmWeek

Credits

Larry Mantle

Host, AirTalk

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Manny Valladares

Associate Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek

Courtney Eileen Fulcher

Apprentice News Clerk, FilmWeek