Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry and the critics also discuss the cinematic and cultural influence of the 1982 "Blade Runner."
FilmWeek: ‘Blade Runner: 2049,’ ‘The Mountain Between Us’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
" Blade Runner 2049 " in wide release
" The Mountain Between Us " in wide release
" My Little Pony: The Movie " in wide release
" The Florida Project " at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
" Chavela " at Nuart Theatre
" Brawl in Cell Block 99 " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
" The Pathological Optimist " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
Critics' Hits
Claudia: "Chavela"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssXSQ7wBmp4
Tim: "The Florida Project"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQ-NH1rRT4
Mixed Feelings
Charles: "Blade Runner 2049"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCcx85zbxz4
Tim: "The Mountain Between Us"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu41hu1a_8c
Claudia: "Brawl in Cell Block 99"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfAExhHTMM
Misses!
Tim: "The Pathological Optimist"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV7cgC1K3fQ
Claudia & Charles: "My Little Pony: The Movie"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Amk3FzLS5k
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com ; he tweets
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
‘More human than human’: we discuss the impact and influence of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner
With the release of the new “Blade Runner: 2049,” the much-anticipated sequel to the 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” AirTalk takes a look at the influence and impact that Ridley Scott’s original version had on the sci-fi genre.
The initial 1982 reception of “Blade Runner” was mixed, but the film has since been acknowledged as a seminal building block for modern filmmakers. From Scott’s incredibly detailed set designs to the association of neon lights with The Future, “Blade Runner” changed the landscape of cinema for decades to come.
Join Larry and the critics as they discuss the film’s unique features and influences, and reach out with your own connection to “Blade Runner” by calling 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com ; he tweets
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine