Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Claudia Puig review this weekend's new movie releases including "The Conjuring 2," "Warcraft," "Diary of a Chambermaid" and more. Then, we'll be taking your calls on 'Mary Poppins Returns." TGI-FilmWeek!
FilmWeek: ‘The Conjuring 2,’ ‘Warcraft,’ ‘Now You See Me 2’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Claudia Puig review this weekend's new movie releases.
"The Conjuring 2," with ghosts that make audiences scream out loud, once again stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson - thrill-master James Wan is the director. Also in wide release, "Warcraft" with a scary-big budget is based on the hugely popular video game. On the indie side, we'll talk about "Diary of a Chambermaid" with Léa Seydoux, "De Palma" about the filmmaker, and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
Claudia's Hits
- " The Fits "
- " The Music of Strangers "
Andy's Hits
- " Genius "
- " The Music of Strangers "
- " De Palma "
Mixed Reviews
- Claudia: " The Conjuring 2 "
- Claudia: " Genius "
- Andy and Claudia: " Therapy for a Vampire "
This Week's Misses
- Andy and Claudia: " Warcraft "
- Andy: " Now You See Me 2 "
- Andy: " The Fits "
- Andy: " King Jack "
- Claudia and Andy: " Diary of a Chambermaid "
- Andy and Claudia: " The God Cells "
Guests:
Claudia Puig, Film Critic for KPCC; she tweets from
Andy Klein, Film Critic for KPCC
Is ‘Mary Poppins’ sacrosanct?
The classic “Mary Poppins” is iconic for its delightful story and beloved characters led by Julie Andrews as the magical nanny, so actress Emily Blunt has big heels to fill -- as does Disney -- in bringing back the character for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Andrews has given her blessing to this sequel and there is hope she will play a role herself, but could it possibly approach the original? Are some films too sacrosanct for a revival?
Guests:
Claudia Puig, Film Critic for KPCC; she tweets from
Andy Klein, Film Critic for KPCC