FilmWeek: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘3 Generations’ and more, plus your all-time favorite song compilations in a film

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk about whether the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ soundtrack lives up to the first, and want you to call-in with your favorite songs used in a movie.

FilmWeek: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘3 Generations’ and more, plus your all-time favorite song compilations in a film

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk about whether the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ soundtrack lives up to the first, and want you to call-in with your favorite songs used in a movie.

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk about whether the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ soundtrack lives up to the first, and want you to call-in with your favorite songs used in a movie.

FilmWeek: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘3 Generations’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases including:

• " Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 " in wide release
• " 3 Generations " at ArcLight Hollywood, Laemmle's Monica Film Center, Laemmle's NoHo and Laemmle's Playhouse
• " The Lovers " at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
• " The Dinner " in select theaters including AMC Burbank, Laemmle's NoHo and The Landmark
• " Chuck " at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
• " Risk " at ArcLight Hollywood and Laemmle's Monica Film Center
• " Obit. " at Nuart Theatre
• " Buster's Mal Heart " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center, Laemmle's NoHo and Laemmle's Playhouse
• " Panique " at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
• " Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center

Critics' Hits

• Justin: "Panique" & "The Lovers"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXpddF9qBFA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1o-XSHgypE

• Christy: "The Lovers," "Risk," "Obit." & "Buster's Mal Heart"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1teM525rVlc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVafxOpEReM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeG2PWi5etc

Mixed Feelings

• Justin: "The Dinner"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZzcjIbd8O0

• Christy: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cv2ueYnKjg&t=11s

Misses!

• Justin: "3 Generations"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MeFmXpkryw

• Christy: "Chuck"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AQXwOOqNNw

Guests:

Justin Chang , film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets

Christy Lemire , film critic for KPCC and co-host of YouTube’s “What the Flick?;” she tweets

When the soundtrack makes the movie

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits theaters today, with a much anticipated soundtrack that compiles classics such as Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” and George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” – and that makes us want to know, what’s your favorite use of an already existing song in a film?

Back in 2014, “Guardians of the Galaxy” made waves with its nostalgic use of 60s and 70s classics that director James Gunn said grounded the superhero alien film.

But setting aside “Guardians”, there’s the iconic zombie slaughter scene from “Shaun of the Dead” set to Queen’s “Don’t stop me now,” the bold and anachronistic musical choices of directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Sofia Coppola and the Cat Stevens soundtrack to “Harold and Maude.”

What are your favorite compiled soundtracks or songs featured in a film? How did this music “make” the movie or scene? Which soundtracks are better than their film counterparts?

Guests:

Season Kent , music supervisor who’s worked on films such as “Suicide Squad” and “The Fault in our Stars,” and shows such as “Luke Cage” and “13 Reasons Why”

Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets

Christy Lemire , film critic for KPCC and co-host of YouTube’s “What the Flick?;” she tweets