FilmWeek: ‘The Batman,’ ‘After Yang,’ ‘Lucy And Desi’ And More

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.

• “The Batman,” Wide Release
• "After Yang,” The Alamo Drafthouse (DTLA) & The Landmark (West LA); Streaming exclusively on Showtime platforms
• "Lucy And Desi," Amazon Prime Video
• "Fresh,” Hulu
• "You Will Remember Me," Laemmle Virtual Cinema
• “Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty,” Premieres on HBO platforms March 6
• “Asking For It,” Galaxy Theatres Mission Grove (Riverside); VOD
• “A Madea Homecoming,” Netflix

‘The Interpretation Was Key’: Director Matt Reeves On Recreating Batman

One of the biggest releases of the week is the latest take on the iconic defender of Gotham. “The Batman” stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz. It’s a lot of pressure to create a fresh take on a character played by countless others. Director and co-screenwriter Matt Reeves spoke with KPCC’s John Horn about that challenge and what he hoped to bring to the screen this time around. It’s rated PG-13 and is in wide release now.