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FilmWeek: ‘Entourage,’ ‘Spy,’ and ‘Insidious 3’

British actors Jude Law (L), US actress Melissa McCarthy (C), and British actor Jason Statham pose for photographs on the carpet as they arrive to attend the European premiere of the film 'Spy' in London on May 27, 2015.   AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N        (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images)
British actors Jude Law (L), US actress Melissa McCarthy (C), and British actor Jason Statham pose for photographs on the carpet as they arrive to attend the European premiere of the film 'Spy' in London on May 27, 2015.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this week’s new film releases, including "Entourage," “Spy,” “Insidious: Chapter 3” and more. TGI-Filmweek!
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this week’s new film releases, including "Entourage," “Spy,” “Insidious: Chapter 3” and more. TGI-Filmweek!

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this week’s new film releases, including the TV-hit turned film "Entourage," Melissa McCarthy’s comedic “Spy,” the horror prequel “Insidious: Chapter 3” and more. TGI-Filmweek!

FilmWeek: ‘Entourage,’ ‘Spy,’ and ‘Insidious 3’

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FilmWeek: ‘Entourage,’ ‘Spy,’ and ‘Insidious 3’

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this week’s new film releases, including the TV-hit turned film "Entourage," Melissa McCarthy’s comedic “Spy,” the horror prequel “Insidious: Chapter 3” and more. TGI-Filmweek!

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Guests:

Lael Loewenstein , film critic for KPCC and Variety

Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC and Alt Film Guide

Preview of 2015 LA Film Fest: More LA, more unique, more diverse artistry

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Preview of 2015 LA Film Fest: More LA, more unique, more diverse artistry

Promising the most unique, diverse, and entertaining lineup, plus master classes, live performances and more at L.A. Live downtown.

One of the more successful themed programs at the fest last year was LA Muse, with movies that feature the city of Angels. This year's LA Muse includes a Zoe Cassavetes feature about a struggling actress, "Day of Days," and "The Drew: No Excuse, Just Produce" - fast-paced documentary about a storied, competitive basketball league in South Central Los Angeles.

Those features also highlight another unique aspect of LAFF - an exceptional number of female and minority filmmakers. How did the curators find and choose a ton of first-time and second-time directors? Is LAFF on its way to rivalling Sundance?

Guest:

John Horn , host of KPCC’s “ The Frame