Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Joker" in wide release
"Dolemite Is My Name" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
"Lucy in the Sky" in wide release
"Pain and Glory" at The Landmark & ArcLight Hollywood
“The Frame’s” John Horn spoke with the star of the film Antonio Banderas earlier this week. You can hear the interview here.
"Memory: The Origins of Alien" in select theatres
“The Frame’s” John Horn spoke with Alexandre O. Philippe, the director of "Memory," earlier this week. You can hear the interview here.
"Midnight Traveler" at the Nuart Theatre
"Wrinkles the Crown" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
"Harpoon" at The Frida Cinema
"Collisions" at Laemmle's Music Hall
CRITICS' HITS
Christy: "Dolemite Is My Name," "Midnight Traveler" & "Harpoon"
Wade: "Joker" & "Memory: The Origins of Alien"
MIXED FEELINGS
Christy: "Wrinkles the Clown"
Wade: "Pain and Glory"
MISSES
Christy: "Collisions"
Wade: "Lucy in the Sky"
Guests:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com