Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk with film historian Leonard Maltin on today's AirTalk 'One-on-One' interview special.
FilmWeek: ‘The Mummy,’ ‘It Comes at Night,’ ‘Megan Leavey’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " The Mummy " in wide release
- " It Comes at Night " in wide release
- " Megan Leavey " in wide release
- " Beatriz At Dinner " at ArcLight Hollywood, ArcLight Pasadena and The Landmark
- " My Cousin Rachel " in select theaters including many of the ArcLight, Laemmle's and AMC theaters
- " The Hero " at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- " Letters from Baghdad " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " Abacus: Small Enough to Jai l" at Nuart Theatre
- " Camera Obscura " at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood
Critics' Hits
- Justin: "It Comes at Night" & "Beatriz At Dinner"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YOYHCBQn9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCLNTmNj5bI
- Tim: "Letters from Baghdad," "The Hero" & "It Comes at Night"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0q2Th2Mq3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiKtUnI0u4U
Mixed Feelings
- Justin: "My Cousin Rachel" & "The Hero"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n_KOgXMSyA
- Tim: "Megan Leavey" & "Beatriz At Dinner"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGcFbW__XI&t=44s
Misses!
- Justin & Tim: "The Mummy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjHgzkQM2Sg
Guests:
Justin Chang , film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets
AirTalk ‘One-on-One’ interview special with film historian Leonard Maltin
Leonard Maltin is a name that’s become synonymous with the movie biz.
As someone who’s spent 30 seasons as a film critic with Entertainment Tonight, Maltin may be one of the most recognizable film critics of our time. His writing has also become a go-to for movie lovers. From 1986 to 2015, the paperback of his book, “ Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide ” was an annually published reference for film buffs everywhere. Its first edition of collected capsule reviews came out in 1969.
But Maltin is also trying to pass on his knowledge as a part-time lecturer at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he hosts screenings of new, unreleased movies and a Q&A with the filmmakers.
As an authority on what makes a great movie, Maltin stops by FilmWeek today for an extended talk on his career, including his start as a teenage writer, and what the future holds for the world of film.
Guests:
Leonard Maltin , film historian and noted film critic; author of many books on cinema, including “ Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide ” series; he appears regularly on Reelz Channel and spent 30 years on the hit television show, Entertainment Tonight
Justin Chang , film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets