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Larry Mantle speaks with LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, and Wade Major about the 101 Best LA Films according to the LA Times.

Feature: The 101 Best LA Films…according to the LA Times

Larry Mantle speaks with LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, and Wade Major about the 101 Best LA Films according to the LA Times.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

FilmWeek: ‘Mercy,’ ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin,’ ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!,” and more!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

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FilmWeek: ‘The Commuter,’ ‘Paddington 2,’ ‘Proud Mary,’ and a conversation on historical dramas

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also discuss the level of responsibility filmmakers have when portraying historical events.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases. The Criterion Collection's new Blu-ray release of "The Breakfast Club" also has us discussing the development of high school movies throughout the years.

FilmWeek: ‘Insidious: The Last Key,’ ‘Blame,’ ‘The Strange Ones’ and the evolution of high school movies

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases. The Criterion Collection's new Blu-ray release of "The Breakfast Club" also has us discussing the development of high school movies throughout the years.
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Guest host Alex Cohen and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases and look back on their favorite films of 2017. We also take a historical perspective on women athletes in film and discuss how these portrayals have changed over time.

FilmWeek: ‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool,’ ‘In The Fade,’ our critics’ 2017 favorites and a reflection on female athletes in film

Guest host Alex Cohen and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases and look back on their favorite films of 2017. We also take a historical perspective on women athletes in film and discuss how these portrayals have changed over time.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend and next week's new movie releases.

FilmWeek: ‘The Post,’ ‘Phantom Thread,’ ‘Molly’s Game’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend and next week's new movie releases.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Film historian Jonathan Kuntz also joins Larry and the critics to discuss the history of Fox Studios and where its future lies after the Disney deal.

FilmWeek: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ ‘Ferdinand,’ ‘The Ballad of Lefty Brown,’ and the demise of 21st Century Fox studios

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Film historian Jonathan Kuntz also joins Larry and the critics to discuss the history of Fox Studios and where its future lies after the Disney deal.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also look into how acting education has evolved, and why professional acting school are seeing a decline in popularity.

FilmWeek: ‘Just Getting Started,’ ‘The Shape of Water,’ ‘I, Tonya,’ and the state of traditional acting studios

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also look into how acting education has evolved, and why professional acting school are seeing a decline in popularity.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. Author Beverly Gray also stops by the studio to discuss her newest book, "Seduced By Mrs. Robinson: How 'The Graduate' Became the Touchstone of a Generation."

FilmWeek: 'The Disaster Artist,' 'Wonder Wheel,' 'Loveless,' and the 50th anniversary of 'The Graduate'

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. Author Beverly Gray also stops by the studio to discuss her newest book, "Seduced By Mrs. Robinson: How 'The Graduate' Became the Touchstone of a Generation."
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.

FilmWeek: ‘Coco,’ Darkest Hour,’ The Man Who Invented Christmas,’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry also sits down with Hollywood icon Rose Marie and director Jason Wise to discuss "Wait For Your Laugh," a compelling documentary about the actor's life.

FilmWeek: ‘Justice League,’ ‘The Star,’ ‘Wonder,’ and and interview with the prolific Rose Marie

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry also sits down with Hollywood icon Rose Marie and director Jason Wise to discuss "Wait For Your Laugh," a compelling documentary about the actor's life.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases. Additionally, news of sexual misconduct allegations against Louis C.K. has Tinseltown scrambling for damage control. Harsh punishments are now reigning down on the likes of Weinstein, Spacey, and now Louis, but how surprising is this news to those in the industry? Why has it taken so long to react? We discuss this and more.

FilmWeek: ‘Daddy’s Home 2,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and the industry's response to Louis C.K., Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases. Additionally, news of sexual misconduct allegations against Louis C.K. has Tinseltown scrambling for damage control. Harsh punishments are now reigning down on the likes of Weinstein, Spacey, and now Louis, but how surprising is this news to those in the industry? Why has it taken so long to react? We discuss this and more.