It's a big week for new movies. Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Wade Major and Charles Solomon will review the big releases and notable indies including: an animated musical opening in wide release, "Sing;" Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star in "Passengers," a sci-fi action flick; "Why him?" a goofy family comedy with James Franco and Bryan Cranston; plus "Hidden Figures," "Julieta," "A Monster Calls," and more. We'll also rank the best Christmas movies of all time. TGI-FilmWeek!
FilmWeek’s Christmas 2016 edition: 'Sing,' 'Passengers,' 'Why Him?' and more
It's a big week for new movies. Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Wade Major and Charles Solomon will review the big releases and notable indies including: an animated musical opening in wide release, "Sing;" Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star in "Passengers," a sci-fi action flick; "Why him?" a goofy family comedy with James Franco and Bryan Cranston; plus "Hidden Figures," "Julieta," "A Monster Calls" and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
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Wade's Hits
- " Sing "
- " Julieta "
- " A Monster Calls "
- " I, Daniel Blake "
Claudia's Hits
- " Julieta "
- " Hidden Figures "
- " A Monster Calls "
- " I, Daniel Blake "
Charles' Hits
- " A Monster Calls "
Mixed Reviews
- Wade: " Passengers ," " Hidden Figures ," " Patriots Day " & " Silence "
- Claudia: " Passengers ," " Sing ," " Patriots Day " & " Toni Erdmann "
This Week's Misses
- Wade: " Why Him? " & " Toni Erdmann "
- Claudia: " Why Him? " & " Silence "
- Charles: " Sing " & " Silence "
Guests:
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and President, Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC and Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
FilmWeek ranks best Christmas movies of all time
The chilly holiday season is the perfect time to curl up with old DVDs, classic streaming choices, or movie marathons on actual cable television!
Many movie lovers return to old childhood favorites, be it "A Christmas Story," "It's a Wonderful Life," or "Home Alone." Let FilmWeek help program your holiday. Which Christmas film do you think is a must-see? What films help stretch the genre, such as “Die Hard?” What elements are a must for your holiday favorites?
Vote in our Ranker below and be sure to add any that aren't on our list!
Guests:
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and President, Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets @ClaudiaPuig
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC and Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine