Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry also sits down with author and culture journalist Dave Itzkoff to discuss his latest book "Robin," a comprehensive examination of Robin Williams' life, career and tragic death.
FilmWeek: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ ‘Mountain, ‘The Gospel According to Andre’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases.
" Solo: A Star Wars Story " in wide release
" Mountain " at Nuart Theatre
" The Gospel According to André " at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
" In Darkness " at AMC Sunset
" How Long Will I Love U " at AMC Atlantic Times Square & AMC Orange
" Mary Shelley " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
" Summer 1993 " at Laemmle's Playhouse & Laemmle's Royal Theatre
" That Summer " at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
" The Most Unknown " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
CRITICS' HITS
Lael: "Mountain" & "How Long Will I Love U"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxtWMOAHoiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iChfyoZo0ls
Wade: "The Gospel According To André" & "The Most Unknown"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzZkVGCY5rY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtUaZk3_Njk
MIXED FEELINGS
Lael: "Solo: A Star Wars Story"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s
Wade: "Summer 1993"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb1NMc-_KaU&t=79s
MISSES
Lael: "Mary Shelley"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-WGaZaojFc
Wade: "In Darkness"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAvHoeClyc4&t=5s
Guests:
Lael Loewenstein , KPCC film critic; she tweets
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
‘O Captain! My Captain!’: the legendary life and career of Robin Williams
Goof-headed genie with an affinity for music. Fast-talking alien looking for love. Melancholic psychiatrist doing his best. Robin Williams’ range as an actor is its own ecosystem – a career filled with unique, interconnected roles from which life seems to spontaneously spring.
Yet looking through Williams’ personal notes and annotated scripts reveals a deeply motivated, concentrated individual. These notes are included in Dave Itzkoff’s newest book “ Robin ” as part of a comprehensive look at the actor/comedian’s life. Itzkoff interviewed hundreds of Williams’ close friends and family members, conversations that provide a wide portrait of the man’s life from childhood to tragic death.
Larry sits down with Itzkoff to discuss his book and reflect on the life and career of Robin Williams.
Guest:
Dave Itzkoff , author of “ Robin ,” and culture reporter at The New York Times, where he writes about film, television, theater, music and pop culture; he tweets