Larry Mantle tackles a busy week at the cinemas with KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell and Amy Nicholson. They will review a batch of sequels in wide release: “John Wick: Chapter 2,” “Fifty Shades Darker” and “The LEGO Batman Movie.” Plus, all the Oscar-nominated shorts are playing in select theatres, so we will review the Live Action and Animation categories.

TGI-FilmWeek!

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Charles' Hits

• "The LEGO Batman Movie"

Tim's Hits

• "David Brent: Life on the Road"
• "Chapter & Verse"

Amy's Hits

• "John Wick: Chapter Two"
• "The LEGO Batman Movie"
• "Fifty Shades Darker"

Mixed Reviews

• Tim: "John Wick: Chapter Two," "The LEGO Batman Movie," "A United Kingdom" & "1 Night"
• Amy: "A United Kingdom" & "Mr. Gaga"

This Week's Misses

• Tim: "Fifty Shades Darker" & "Havenhurst"
• Amy: "David Brent: Life on the Road" & "Havenhurst"

Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films

• "Silent Nights"
• "La Femme et le TGV" - hit for Charles
• "Sing"
• "Ennemis Intérieurs" - hit for Amy
• "Timecode" - hit for Tim

Oscar-nominated Animated Short Films

• "Blind Vaysha" - hit for Amy
• "Borrowed Time"
• "Pear Cider and Cigarettes"
• "Pearl" - hit for Charles & Tim
• "Piper"

Guests:

Charles Solomon, Film Critic for KPCC and Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine

Tim Cogshell, Film Critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets

Amy Nicholson, Film Critic for KPCC and Chief Film Critic, MTV News; she tweets