Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.

• "Uncut Gems" in wide release

• "Bombshell" in wide release

• "Jumanji: The Next Level" in wide release

• "Richard Jewell" in wide release

• "Black Christmas" in wide release

• "Cunningham" at Laemmle’s Royal

• "What She Said: the Art of Pauline Kael" at Landmark Nuart Theatre

• "A Hidden Life" at Arclight Hollywood & The Landmark

• "Seberg" at Laemmle's Town Center

Critics' Hits:

Lael: "Uncut Gems," "What She Said: the Art of Pauline Kael" & "A Hidden Life"

Tim: "Jumanji: The Next Level" & "Cunningham"

Charles: "Show of Shows"

Mixed Feelings:

Lael: "Richard Jewell"

Tim: "Bombshell" & "Black Christmas"

Misses:

Lael: "Seberg"

Guests:

Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic; she tweets

Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets

Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine