Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Angie Han & Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
FilmWeek: ‘The Painted Bird,’ ‘Dirt Music,’ ‘Flannery’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Angie Han & Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
" The Painted Bird " on VOD (iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube, DirecTV)
" Dirt Music " on VOD (iTunes & Vudu)
" Flannery " on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
" Father Soldier Son " on Netflix
" Dateline: Saigon " on VOD (iTunes & Amazon Prime)
" A Nice Girl Like You " on VOD (iTunes, Amazon Prime, FandangoNOW & Vudu)
" Ghosts Of War " on VOD (iTunes, Google Play & Vudu)
" Animation Outlaws " on VOD (Apple TV, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, FandangoNOW, Vimeo & more)
" Easy Does It " on VOD (iTunes, Vudu & FandangoNOW)
" Carmilla " on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
" MILF " on Netflix
" The Sunlit Night " on VOD (Vudu, iTunes & FandangoNOW)
Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here .
Guests:
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com ; he tweets
Angie Han , KPCC film critic and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets
Charles Solomon , film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
‘Hollywood, The Sequel:’ Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Producer Jason Reed On The Film’s Delay And What The Film Industry During COVID Means For Gig Workers
Today on FilmWeek, we’ll share part of John’s latest episode of “Hollywood, The Sequel” where he and Jason Reed talk about his expectations for “Mulan” after the film’s release has been delayed twice and the implications he thinks the film industry in the age of COVID will have for gig workers.
One of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year, Disney’s live-action remake of “Mulan” has been postponed twice from its original March premiere date to August 21 . The film directed by Niki Caro is one of this year’s big budget features, costing Disney approximately $200 million to produce. Unlike many other movies that have moved their releases to VOD and streaming platforms, Disney has pushed back on following the same route. But looking at the pandemic’s trajectory and extended closures of movie theaters, it’s hard to tell if a theatrical premiere of “Mulan” will be possible within the next few months. Producer Jason Reed, who’s other producing credits include “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” and “Enchanted”, is holding out hope that audiences will be able to experience “Mulan” on the big screen.
As a part of the ongoing discussion on how Hollywood’s adjusting to the pandemic and hopes to reopen, KPCC’s John Horn spoke with Reed on “Mulan” and what he sees for the future of the entertainment industry.
You can check out more episodes of LAist’s “Hollywood, The Sequel” podcast here .
With contributions from John Horn
Guest:
Jason Reed , producer of Disney’s upcoming live action film “ Mulan ”; his other production credits include “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” “Enchanted,” “Glory Road,” Under The Tuscan Sun” and more; he tweets