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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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Larry Mantle
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Episodes
  • "The Glorias" - Alicia Vikander and Janelle Monae in THE GLORIAS.
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases.
    FilmWeek: “The Glorias,” “Time,” “Yellow Rose” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases.
  • Charlie Plummer and Katherine Langford in "Spontaneous" (2020).
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases.
    FilmWeek: “Spontaneous,” “Dick Johnson Is Dead,” “Herb Alpert Is…” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases.
  • (L to R) Richard Jenkins as "Robert Dyne", Debra Winger as "Theresa Dyne" and Evan Rachel Wood as "Old Dolio Dyne" in director Miranda July's KAJILLIONAIRE, a Focus Features release. Credit : Matt Kennedy / Focus Features
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    Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. Also on the show, we speak with the filmmakers behind "Nomadland" and "Kajillionaire."
    FilmWeek: “Kajillionaire,” “Enola Holmes,” “Misbehaviour,” And More
    Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. Also on the show, we speak with the filmmakers behind "Nomadland" and "Kajillionaire."
  • Jude Law and Carrie Coon in "The Nest."
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, we interview the director of "Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story" and the veteran stuntwomen who paved the way.
    FilmWeek: “The Nest,” “The Devil All The Time,” “Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story,” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, we interview the director of "Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story" and the veteran stuntwomen who paved the way.
  • Dacre Montgomery (right) and Geraldine Viswanathan in "The Broken Hearts Gallery."
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
    FilmWeek: “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” Buoyancy,” “Sibyl,” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
  • Liu Yifei in "Mulan."
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Plus, John Horn takes us to the movies and interviews "Tenet" star John David Washington.
    FilmWeek: “Mulan,” “Tenet,” “I’m Thinking Of Ending Things” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Plus, John Horn takes us to the movies and interviews "Tenet" star John David Washington.
  • Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter star in "Bill & Ted Face The Music."
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Lowenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, we preview John Horn's conversation with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.
    FilmWeek: “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” “Rising Phoenix” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Lowenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, we preview John Horn's conversation with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.
  • Sam Rockwell (L) voicing Ivan the gorilla and Bryan Cranston (R) in "The One And Only Ivan".
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, John Horn talks with the film "Coup 53's" director and co-screenwriter and we preview his interview with Samantha Bee.
    FilmWeek: “The One And Only Ivan,” “Tesla,” “Coup 53,” And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, John Horn talks with the film "Coup 53's" director and co-screenwriter and we preview his interview with Samantha Bee.
  • Teenagers participating in the Texas Boys State 2018 in "Boys State".
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    Guest host Steven Cuevas and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
    FilmWeek: “Sound of Metal,” “Boys State,” “Spree” And More
    Guest host Steven Cuevas and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
  • "Song Without A Name"
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    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer, Claudia Puig and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, we talk with film producer Don Hahn on his new documentary "Howard".
    FilmWeek: ‘Song Without A Name,’ ‘La Llorona,’ ‘A Thousand Cuts’ And More
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer, Claudia Puig and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Also on the show, we talk with film producer Don Hahn on his new documentary "Howard".

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