Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" in wide release
- "3 Generations" at ArcLight Hollywood, Laemmle's Monica Film Center, Laemmle's NoHo and Laemmle's Playhouse
- "The Lovers" at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- "The Dinner" in select theaters including AMC Burbank, Laemmle's NoHo and The Landmark
- "Chuck" at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- "Risk" at ArcLight Hollywood and Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- "Obit." at Nuart Theatre
- "Buster's Mal Heart" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center, Laemmle's NoHo and Laemmle's Playhouse
- "Panique" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
- "Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
Critics' Hits
- Justin: "Panique" & "The Lovers"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXpddF9qBFA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1o-XSHgypE
- Christy: "The Lovers," "Risk," "Obit." & "Buster's Mal Heart"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1teM525rVlc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVafxOpEReM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeG2PWi5etc
Mixed Feelings
- Justin: "The Dinner"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZzcjIbd8O0
- Christy: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cv2ueYnKjg&t=11s
Misses!
- Justin: "3 Generations"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MeFmXpkryw
- Christy: "Chuck"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AQXwOOqNNw
Guests:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC and co-host of YouTube’s “What the Flick?;” she tweets