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