Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also give tribute to actor Martin Landau and filmmaker George Romero who died this past weekend, and want listeners to call in with their favorite Landau roles and zombie movies inspired by Romero.
FilmWeek: ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Girls Trip,’ ‘Valerian’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " Dunkirk " in wide release
- " Girls Trip " in wide release
- " Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets " in wide release
- " Landline " at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- " The Midwife " at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
- " The Wrong Light " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " Swim Team " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " Killing Ground " at Arena Cinelounge Sunset
- " First Kill " at Laemmle's Music Hall
- " The Boom (Il Boom) " at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts Theater
Critics' Hits
- Justin & Claudia: "Dunkirk"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7O7BtBnsG4
- Justin: "Girls Trip"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jE61BzKmgQ
- Claudia: "Landline"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aIu1zB4o9c
Mixed Feelings
- Claudia: "Killing Ground"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3ePiwb0NxQ
- Justin: "Landline"
Misses!
- Justin: "Valerian"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BszXhUjJz00
- Claudia: "First Kill"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyjMkzPAXww
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Justin Chang , film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Remembering actor Martin Landau and filmmaker George Romero
The world of film lost two big names this past weekend: actor Martin Landau and filmmaker George Romero.
Landau, whose patient but steady rise to fame eventually won him a best supporting Oscar as Bela Lugosi in “Ed Wood,” died on Saturday from “ unexpected complications ,” the Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The 89-year-old actor was also famous for his master of disguise Rollin Hand role during the golden age TV-series “Mission: Impossible.”
Father of the zombie movie, Romero, died Sunday at 77 after a “brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer” a family statement said. For many, it was Romero’s 1968 “Night of the Living Dead” and subsequent “Dead” series that gave birth to to the modern horror genre, and captivated audiences with a new appeal for the undead on screen.
AirTalk gives tribute to both men on FilmWeek today, inviting listeners to share their favorite Martin Landau roles and most memorable zombie movies inspired by Romero. Call us at 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Justin Chang , film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets