Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer and Andy Klein review this weekend's new movie releases including: in wide release, the psychological thriller “A Cure for Wellness;” “The Great Wall” directed by Yimou Zhang and starring Matt Damon; the comedy “Fist Fight” co-starring Ice Cube and Charlie Day; and more. We'll also take a look at how actors are responding to L.A.'s crackdown on alleged “pay-to-play” auditions. TGI-FilmWeek!
FilmWeek: ‘A Cure for Wellness,’ ‘The Great Wall,’ ‘Fist Fight’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer and Andy Klein review this weekend's new movie releases including: in wide release, the psychological thriller “A Cure for Wellness;” “The Great Wall” directed by Yimou Zhang and starring Matt Damon; the comedy “Fist Fight” co-starring Ice Cube and Charlie Day; and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
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Andy's Hits
- " American Fable "
Peter's Hits
- " Kedi "
Mixed Reviews
- Andy: " The Great Wall ," " Kedi " & " XX "
- Peter: " The Great Wall ," " In Dubious Battle ," " American Fable " & " You're Killing Me Susana "
This Week's Misses
- Andy: " A Cure for Wellness " & " You're Killing Me Susana "
- Peter: " Fist Fight "
Guests:
Andy Klein, Film Critic for KPCC
Peter Rainer, Film Critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
Crackdown on 'pay-to-play' auditions gets mixed reviews from actors themselves
On the heels of facing misdemeanor charges for violating the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act, this week the Burbank acting school, the Actor's Key, announced its closure and bankruptcy.
Last week, LA City Attorney Mike Feuer announced the criminal charges in an investigation into so-called pay-to-play casting schemes in Hollywood.
The workshops allegedly charged aspiring actors to read in front of casting directors or their staff. That practice was often advertised as being "educational."
However, some actors worry their already limited opportunities are being winnowed down by the Krekorian Act. What are your experiences with acting classes and workshops?
Guest:
Gary Baum, senior writer, The Hollywood Reporter; he tweets
Brian Patacca, Founder of Actor Salon, a life and career coaching company for actors; Actor
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, general counsel and chief operating officer, SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)