Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also get the latest highlights from the 70th Cannes Film Festival with LA Times and FilmWeek critic Justin Chang, and want to hear from listeners about your favorite James Bond movie in honor of Sir Roger Moore's passing.
FilmWeek: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘Baywatch’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales " in wide release
- " Baywatch " in wide release
- " War Machine " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center and on Netflix
- " Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story of The Grateful Dead " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center and on Amazon Prime
Host Alex Cohen also spoke with director Amir Bar-Lev during Morning Edition, you can listen to the interview here .
- " Wakefield "at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre and Laemmle's Town Center
- " Afterimage " at Laemmle's Playhouse and Laemmle's Royal Theatre
- " Buena Vista Social Club: Adios " in select theaters including ArcLight Hollywood, The Landmark, Laemmle's Playhouse and several of the AMC theaters
- " Manifesto " at Nuart Theatre
- " Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation " at Arena Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood and Arena Cinelounge Santa Monica
- " Black Butterfly " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
Critics' Hits
- Claudia & Wade: "Long Strange Trip" & "Afterimage"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzJFPlLdISo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfzPErD1C0&t=32s
- Claudia: "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltOwbw50wo
Mixed Feelings
- Claudia & Wade: "War Machine"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqXRDDdo7c
- Claudia: "Black Butterfly"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9oA9RMjrTI
Misses!
- Claudia & Wade: "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" & "Baywatch"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpFMVcZ4o7U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ5tqzw841s
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Highlights and controversy from the 70th Cannes Film Festival
FilmWeek critic Justin Chang is in France at the international “Festival de Cannes” getting a very glamorous preview of dozens of films coming in from around the world.
But along with its 70th anniversary edition, the festival is drawing more attention this year for including both Netflix-produced films and TV series. Host Larry Mantle chats with Chang for the latest on all the controversy, plus top film and red carpet highlights.
The 12-day festival runs on the French Riviera from Wednesday, May 17 – Sunday, May 28.
Guest:
Justin Chang , film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
In the wake of Roger Moore’s death, we want to hear about your favorite Bond (James Bond)
Whether it’s the recently departed Roger Moore, Sean Connery in his younger days, the suave Pierce Brosnan or the latest grittier iteration Daniel Craig – we want to know who’s your favorite tuxedo-wearing, martini-sipping secret service agent and why.
Is it the Bond you grew up with? Or the Bond that came after, who subverted your expectations? Or, if none of the existing Bonds are dear to your heart, let us know your ideal casting pick.
Call us at 866-893-5722.