Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases including the much anticipated horror flick "The Witch," a biopic called “Race” about superstar athlete Jesse Owens competing in the 1936 Olympics, and more. Plus, we'll hear about the makings of "Cartel Land" from its Oscars-nominated director. TGI-FilmWeek!
FilmWeek: 'The Witch,' 'Race' and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Charles Solomon, and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases including the much anticipated horror flick "The Witch," a biopic called “Race” about superstar athlete Jesse Owens competing in the 1936 Olympics, and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
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Guests:
Lael Loewenstein , film critic for KPCC
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
Director of Oscar-nominated doc ‘Cartel Land’ details dramatic production
From Oscar-winning producer Kathryn Bigelow comes “Cartel Land,” director Matthew Heineman’s documentary film about the Mexican drug war and vigilantes on both sides of the US-Mexican border.
The film focuses on militiaman Tim “Nailer” Foley, the leader of Arizona Border Recon, and Dr. José Mireles, a Michoacán-based medical doctor who doubles as the head of the Autodefensas.
A dramatic and surprising story, the film is a must-see for everyone trying to understand the risky business of vigilantism.
Guest:
Matthew Heineman, Oscar-nominated director of “Cartel Land.” He tweets from