Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including: in wide release, Kate Beckinsale taking another turn as vampire warrior Selene in “Underworld: Blood Wars;” Jackie Chan in the Mandarin-language feature “Railroad Tigers;” the thriller “Arsenal” starring Nicolas Cage and John Cusack; and more. We'll also talk to Robert S. Bader about his revelational book on comedy legends, the Marx brothers. TGI-FilmWeek!
FilmWeek: ‘Underworld: Blood Wars,’ ‘Railroad Tigers,’ ‘Arsenal’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including: in wide release, Kate Beckinsale taking another turn as vampire warrior Selene in “Underworld: Blood Wars;” Jackie Chan in the Mandarin-language feature “Railroad Tigers;” the thriller “Arsenal” starring Nicolas Cage and John Cusack; and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
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Tim's Hits
- " Underworld: Blood Wars "
- " Between Us "
Charles' Hits
Mixed Reviews
- Tim: " Railroad Tigers " & " Retake "
- Wade: " The Autopsy of Jane Doe " & " Retake "
This Week's Misses
- Tim: " Arsenal ," " The Autopsy of Jane Doe ," " The Bronx Bull " & " Hickey "
- Wade: " Railroad Tigers ," " Arsenal ," " The Bronx Bull " & " Hickey "
- Charles: " Railroad Tigers "
Guests:
Tim Cogshell , Film Critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets
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
Magnum Opus on Marx Brothers illustrates their influence on modern-day comedy
A new tome on the Marx brothers offers a comprehensive history of the comedy legends.
"Four of the Three Musketeers" by Marx devotee Robert S. Bader traces the origins back to Groucho's debut in 1905, through their vaudeville years, to their final live performances of scenes from “A Night in Casablanca” in 1945.
Film critic Leonard Maltin says of the book, "I have read virtually every book ever published about the Marx brothers. I have even written about them myself. Robert Bader's book is a revelation."
On AirTalk, Larry Mantle and Robert Bader will look at what shaped the Marx brothers and, in turn, how they shaped comic performances and late-night television.
Guest:
Robert S. Bader, Author, “ Four of the Three Musketeers: The Marx Brothers on Stage ;” Vice President for Marketing and Productions, Bing Crosby Productions