FilmWeek: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘3 Generations’ and more

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