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FilmWeek
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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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. -
Today on FilmWeek: AirTalk host Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics will take us through the major races and rundown the likely winners of the 2026 Oscars.
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Are Hollywood’s movies longer now? For viewers interested in watching these long movies—what are ways to fully devote yourself to a film? -
Listen 30:32Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Amy Nicholson, and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Amy Nicholson, and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. -
The holidays are here, and the annual tradition of trendy Christmas movies, old and new, are making their rounds. -
Listen 36:12Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek.Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek. -
Listen 19:32What makes a film a “success” or a “flop?” Author and longtime film marketing executive Jim Fredrick discusses how marketing works within the film industry.What makes a film a “success” or a “flop?” Author and longtime film marketing executive Jim Fredrick discusses how marketing works within the film industry. -
Listen 30:02Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek. -
Listen 41:35How have generations of artists depicted politics on the big screen? Larry and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Christy Lemire talk about their favorite election-related movies.How have generations of artists depicted politics on the big screen? Larry and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Christy Lemire talk about their favorite election-related movies. -
Listen 40:34Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek. -
Listen 30:20Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek. -
Director Sean Baker captures the realism of sex workers in his films Starlet and Tangerine. His latest movie, Anora, stars Mikey Madison as an exotic dancer who elopes with the son of a Russian oligarch.
Anora is now in select theaters and will expand on November 1
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Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Zoë Howes, Apprentice News Clerk