Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases including “X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Alice Through the Looking Glass” and much more Then, filmmaker Will Allen shares his experience as a member of The Buddhafield. TGI-FilmWeek!
FilmWeek: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse,’ ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases including “X-Men: Apocalypse” starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence; “Alice Through the Looking Glass” with Mia Wasikowska as our fabled protagonist, plus Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter co-starring, and much more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
Andy's Hits
- " Ma Ma "
- " The Ones Below "
- " Princess "
- " Presenting Princess Shaw "
Claudia's Hits
- " Ma Ma "
- " The Ones Below "
- " Holy Hell "
- " Presenting Princess Shaw "
Mixed Reviews
- Andy: " X-Men: Apocalypse "
- Claudia: " Princess "
- Andy: " Holy Hell "
This Week's Misses
- Claudia: " X-Men: Apocalypse "
- Andy and Claudia: " Alice Through the Looking Glass "
- Claudia and Andy: " Australia's Lost Gold: The Legend of Lasseter "
Guests:
Andy Klein, Film Critic for KPCC
Claudia Puig, Film Critic for KPCC; she tweets from
'Holy Hell' documents how LA's Buddhafield community turned cult
In 1985, Will Allen became a member of The Buddhafield, a Los Angeles area spiritual community.
A recent film school graduate, Allen began to chronicle the group’s activities that centered on their leader, a mysterious individual they called The Teacher, or Michel. Over time, the group’s dark side began to surface, until finally, a shocking allegation against The Teacher tore the group apart – all in front of Allen’s camera.
Packed with archival video of 1980s Los Angeles, " Holy Hell " is an intimate, insider look at what transformed a spiritual group into something sordid.
The movie is opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, Laemmle’s Playhouse in Pasadena, and Laemmle’s Claremont.
Guest:
Will Allen, Filmmaker of “ Holy Hell ” documentary; former member of The Buddhafield