Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk about Hollywood's growing string of live action musicals including this week's "Beauty and the Beast."
FilmWeek: ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Belko Experiment’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " Beauty and the Beast " in wide release
- " The Belko Experiment " in wide release
- " T2 Trainspotting " at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- " Song to Song " at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- " Mean Dreams " at AMC Universal Citywalk Stadium
- " All Nighter " at Sundance Sunset Cinema
- " The Settlers " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " The Last Laugh " at Laemmle's Music Hall and Laemmle's Town Center
- " After the Storm " at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre and Laemmle's Town Center
- " Suntan " at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
- " Betting on Zero " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center and Downtown Independent Theater
Critics' Hits
Wade: "Song to Song"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9t4SKWryWM
Lael: "T2 Trainspotting"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsozpEE543w
Mixed Feelings
Wade & Lael: "Beauty and the Beast"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Nl_TCQXuw
Misses!
Wade: "The Belko Experiment"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZNfwayNLL0
Lael: "Song to Song"
Guests:
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Lael Loewenstein , KPCC film critic
Beyond ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ imagining the limits of live action musicals
Disney's live action adaptation of its animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” opens today.
It’s the latest in a spate of live action musicals cropping up in recent years, from “Into the Woods,” to NBC’s live adaptation and airing of “Peter Pan.” Disney plans similar treatments of “Mulan” and “Mary Poppins,” with the likes of “Hamilton” creator Lin Manuel Miranda.
Adding in this year’s hype of “La La Land” on the silver screen, are we experiencing a renaissance for the live action musical? What have been your favorites? Which ones really missed the mark? Which genres would you like to see live action musical stretch into?
Guests:
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Lael Loewenstein , KPCC film critic