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FilmWeek: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Captain Underpants’ and more

By FilmWeek Staff

Published Jun 2, 2017 10:27 AM

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 25: Actress Gal Gadot arrives at the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Wonder Woman" at the Pantages Theatre on May 25, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases, including a deep dive on the summer's big hit, "Wonder Woman." Is she a feminist icon? What does she represent to you? And how has she transformed since the days of comics and television to now?

FilmWeek: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Captain Underpants’ and more

Listen 47:33

FilmWeek: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Captain Underpants’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases, including a deep dive on the summer's big hit, "Wonder Woman."

Is Wonder Woman a feminist icon? What does she represent to you? And how has she transformed since the days of comics and television to now? Call us at 866-893-7222.

Here's our list of reviews for today:

"Wonder Woman" in wide release
"Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" in wide release
"Handsome Devil" at Laemmle's Music Hall
"Band Aid" at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
"Past Life" at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre and Laemmle's Town Center
"The Exception" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
"Churchill" in select theaters including several of the AMC, ArcLight and Laemmle's theaters
"Dean" at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark