Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, we'll speak with FilmWeek critic Peter Rainer about the Toronto International Film Festival.
FilmWeek: ‘mother!’, ‘American Assassin,’ ‘Brad’s Status’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- " mother! " in wide release
- " American Assassin " in wide release
- " Brad's Status " at Arclight Hollywood and AMC Century City
- " The Wilde Wedding " at AMC Dine-In Sunset 5
- " The Unknown Girl " at Laemmle's Royal Theater
- " Strong Island " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers " at The Landmark
- " Trophy " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " School Life " at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- " Manolo: The Boy Who Made Dress Shoes for Lizards " at Nuart Theatre
- " Year by the Sea " at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre & Laemmle's Town Center
- " Gypsy (1962 - 55th anniversary screening) " at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
CORRECTION: During FilmWeek, Yance Ford, the director of the film "Strong Island" was identified as female. Ford is a transgender man. We regret the error.
Critics' Hits
- Amy: "mother!" & "Trophy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpICoc65uh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65OCUtz-aIM
- Tim: "Brad's Status" & "The Unknown Girl"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJQWL74p02Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0J3JPdENCc
Mixed Feelings
- Amy: "First They Killed My Father" & "Year By The Sea"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS3Vp_quGCw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAlD3YxZCGw
- Tim: "First They Killed My Father" & "The Wilde Wedding"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E8qtN7AmxE
Misses!
- Amy: "American Assassin"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwHAGKxsbcg
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC and host of The Canon ; she tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets
FilmWeek’s Peter Rainer tells you what to watch for coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival draws to a close this Sunday, September 17, and with 255 films screened there’s much to discuss.
This year’s set of films explored concepts ranging from the New York Public Library to a fantastical, aquatic romance, and fortunately FilmWeek critic Peter Rainer was there to catch most of it.
Listen in as Larry and Peter discuss some of TIFF’s standout films, as well as Peter’s encounters with movie legends Judi Dench and Angelina Jolie.
Guest:
Peter Rainer , film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor