Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also talk about the influence of Stephen King's work in film, and want to hear about your favorite movie adaptations during the week of "It's" release.
FilmWeek: ‘It,’ ‘Home Again,’ ‘Rebel in the Rye’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " It " in wide release
- " Home Again " in wide release
- " Rebel in the Rye " at The Landmark
- " Napping Princess " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center & Laemmle's Playhouse
- " Rememory " at AMC Dine-In Sunset
- " Dolores " at Nuart Theater
- " Free in Deed " at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood
- " Man in Red Bandana " at Laemmle's Music Hall
- " September Morning " at Vintage Los Feliz
- " Gun Shy " at Laemmle's NoHo
Critics' Hits
- Charles: "Napping Princess"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWXnyjYrhhY
- Wade: "It," "Free in Deed" & "Napping Princess"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKJmEC5ieOk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv6IkorTumk
- Lael: "Dolores"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unzr9kiFScQ
Mixed Feelings
- Wade: "Gun Shy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNzS4WeACwQ
- Lael: "September Morning"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFnWduAi_xA
Misses!
- Wade: "Home Again"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-oFOgFB2uM
- Charles: "September Morning"
Guests:
Lael Loewenstein , KPCC film critic
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Get scared – and nostalgic – in the latest adaptation of Stephen King, ‘It’
The top film of the week is the Stephen King adaptation “It,” which begs the question: What’s your favorite Stephen King book-turned-film?
With more than 50 books published and 40 movie adaptations made over the years, King’s work is still as relevant as ever. Recent big budget films like “The Dark Tower” starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, as well as King-inspired shows like “Stranger Things,” encapsulate the longevity and influence of the author’s work. But not without some backlash. Even cult-favorite movies like Stanley Kubric’s “The Shining” drew criticism from the author himself, who believed the film drifted too far from the content of his book.
What are your favorite King adaptations? And why do you think audiences still flock to these visual interpretations? Call us at 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Lael Loewenstein , KPCC film critic
Wade Major , film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine