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Reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussion. Airs Fridays 10-11am and 10-11pm, and Saturdays 12-1pm.

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  • NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: A general view during the Mamarazzi Screening Of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" on March 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
    Listen 48:07
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    Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this week’s new movie releases including “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” “Born to be Blue,” “Fastball” and more. Then, we'll talk to a casting director about the selection process. TGI-FilmWeek!
    FilmWeek: ‘Batman v Superman,’ ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ and more, plus, a behind-the-scenes look at casting actors in ethnic roles
    Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this week’s new movie releases including “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” “Born to be Blue,” “Fastball” and more. Then, we'll talk to a casting director about the selection process. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 17: The cast and crew of "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" attend the premiere of their film during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Paramount Theatre on March 17, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for SXSW)
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Amy Nicholson review this week’s new movie releases including the latest in the Divergent series, “The Bronze;” “Midnight Special;” and more. Plus, the director of "Eye in the Sky" joins Larry to discuss drone warfare. TGI-Filmweek!
    FilmWeek: ‘Divergent Series: Allegiant,’ ‘The Bronze,’ ‘Midnight Special,’ and more
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Amy Nicholson review this week’s new movie releases including the latest in the Divergent series, “The Bronze;” “Midnight Special;” and more. Plus, the director of "Eye in the Sky" joins Larry to discuss drone warfare. TGI-Filmweek!
  • NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: (L-R) Actor John Goodman, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and producer J.J. Abrams attend the "10 Cloverfield Lane" New York Premiere after party at the Ribbon on March 8, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Lael Loewenstein reviews this weekend's new movie releases including "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Eye in the Sky," "The Brothers Grimsby" and more.
    FilmWeek: '10 Cloverfield Lane,' 'Eye in the Sky,' 'The Brothers Grimsby,' and more plus, what's your favorite movie quote?
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Lael Loewenstein reviews this weekend's new movie releases including "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Eye in the Sky," "The Brothers Grimsby" and more.
  • HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 17: (L-R) Singer Shakira and actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman pose with Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps characters during the Los Angeles premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia" on February 17, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney)
    Listen 47:34
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this week's new movie releases including "Knight of Cups," "Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot," "Zootopia" and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
    FilmWeek: ‘Knight of Cups,' 'Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot,' 'Zootopia' and more, plus what's 'Grrrls on Film' all about?
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this week's new movie releases including "Knight of Cups," "Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot," "Zootopia" and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • (L-R, First Row) Larry Mantle, Wade Major, Andy Klein, Charles Solomon, Justin Chang, Tim Cogshell (L-R, Second Row) Lael Loewenstein, Claudia Puig, Amy Nicholson and Christy Lemire pose for a photo at AirTalk's FilmWeek at the Egyptian 2016.
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC FilmWeek critics congregated to campaign for and criticize the 88th Academy Awards nominees in front of a live audience at the historic Egyptian Theatre.
    FilmWeek: AirTalk's FilmWeek at the Egyptian 2016
    Larry Mantle and KPCC FilmWeek critics congregated to campaign for and criticize the 88th Academy Awards nominees in front of a live audience at the historic Egyptian Theatre.
  • British actor Joseph Fiennes poses with Argentinian actress Maria Botto with the Vatican in the background during a photocall of the movie "Risen" on February 3, 2016 in Rome. The US biblical movie is directed by Kevin Reynolds. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI / AFP / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images)
    Listen 47:31
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases including "The Witch," “Race” and more. Plus, we'll hear about the makings of "Cartel Land" from its Oscars-nominated director. TGI-FilmWeek!
    FilmWeek: 'The Witch,' 'Race' and more, plus an inside look at 'Cartel Land'
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases including "The Witch," “Race” and more. Plus, we'll hear about the makings of "Cartel Land" from its Oscars-nominated director. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Actresses Alison Brie, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, and Dakota Johnson attend the New York premiere of "How To Be Single" at the NYU Skirball Center on February 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
    Listen 47:32
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this week's new movie releases including "Zoolander 2," "Deadpool," "How to be Single" and more. Plus, A.O. Scott discusses the art of criticism. TGI-FilmWeek!
    FilmWeek: 'Zoolander 2,' 'Deadpool,' 'How to be Single' & NYT film critic explains 'Better Living Through Criticism'
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this week's new movie releases including "Zoolander 2," "Deadpool," "How to be Single" and more. Plus, A.O. Scott discusses the art of criticism. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • WESTWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 01: Actor George Clooney (R) and Amal Clooney attend Universal Pictures' "Hail, Caesar!" premiere at Regency Village Theatre on February 1, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
    Listen 48:33
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Justin Chang review this week’s new movie releases including “Hail, Caesar!,” “Rams,” “The Choice” and more. We'll also hear from the producers of Oscar-nominated films "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" and "Amy." TGI-FilmWeek!
    FilmWeek: Reviews of this week's newest releases & the producers of 'Winter on Fire' and 'Amy' discuss filmmaking
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Justin Chang review this week’s new movie releases including “Hail, Caesar!,” “Rams,” “The Choice” and more. We'll also hear from the producers of Oscar-nominated films "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" and "Amy." TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Actor Jack Black (R) and director Jennifer Yuh (L) attend the press conference for 'Kung Fu Panda 3' on January 20, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea.
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Fifty Shades of Black,” “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “Mountain Men” and more. We'll also discuss some Oscar-nominated Shorts. TGI-FilmWeek!
    FilmWeek: ‘Fifty Shades of Black,’ ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ and more
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Fifty Shades of Black,” “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “Mountain Men” and more. We'll also discuss some Oscar-nominated Shorts. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 14: Actors Maika Monroe, Alex Roe, Zackary Arthur, Chloe Grace Moretz, Talitha Bateman and Nick Robinson pose during the AwesomenessTV special fan screening of "The 5th Wave" at Pacific Theatre at The Grove January 14, 2016 in Los Angeles California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
    Listen 47:41
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Wade Major, and Lael Loewenstein will review this weekend’s new movie releases including “The 5th Wave,” “Dirty Grandpa,” “Monster Hunt” and more. TGI-Filmweek!
    FilmWeek: ‘The 5th Wave,’ ‘Dirty Grandpa,’ ‘Monster Hunt’ and more
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Wade Major, and Lael Loewenstein will review this weekend’s new movie releases including “The 5th Wave,” “Dirty Grandpa,” “Monster Hunt” and more. TGI-Filmweek!

Critics

Manuel Betancourt
Tim Cogshell
Christy Lemire
Lael Lowenstein
Wade Major
Amy Nicholson
Claudia Puig
Charles Solomon
Peter Rainer
Beandrea July

Support & Credits

Larry Mantle, Host
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk