FilmWeek: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3,’ ‘Plan 75,’ and ‘The Eight Mountain,’ and more

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.

• “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” Wide Release 
• “Plan 75” Laemmle Monica Film Center 
• “The Eight Mountain” Landmark Nuart
• “What’s Love Got To do With It”  In Select theaters
• “Ponyo” In Select Theaters 
• “The Taking” Lumiere Music Hall 
• “Hannah Gadsby: Something Special” Streaming on Netflix
• “Charles: In His Own Words” Streaming on Disney+ 
• “You Can Live Forever” Available on VOD platforms
• “Anxious Nation” Laemmle Monica Film Center

John Horn Talks With Emma Thompson

“What’s Love Got To Do With It” stars Emma Thompson and Lily James. It follows a documentary filmmaker, played by Lily James, in Pakistan capturing her childhood neighbor’s arranged marriage in her next film. Though it might be controversial, arranged marriage is still occurring and accepted in many cultures and countries today. And this film shows how love plays a role in these situations. LAist arts and entertainment reporter John Horn speaks with Thompson on her new film and what she loves about the story.