FilmWeek

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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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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also check in with the American Film Institute Festival's director Jacqueline Lyanga on this year's buzz movies as well as a new global spotlight award they will be introducing.

FilmWeek: ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ ‘Bad Moms Christmas,’ ‘Lady Bird’ and a conversation with AFI Fest director Jacqueline Lyanga

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also check in with the American Film Institute Festival's director Jacqueline Lyanga on this year's buzz movies as well as a new global spotlight award they will be introducing.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases.

FilmWeek: ‘Suburbicon,’ ‘Thank You for Your Service,’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also open up the phones during a special, second hour of FilmWeek so you can ask the critics all your movie-related questions.

FilmWeek: ‘Only The Brave,’ ‘The Snowman,’ ‘The Killing of the Sacred Deer’ and an opportunity to ask the KPCC critics your film questions

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also open up the phones during a special, second hour of FilmWeek so you can ask the critics all your movie-related questions.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases. The group also addresses post-Harvey Hollywood and takes your calls on whether you think the gender imbalance in tinsel town is coming to an end.

FilmWeek: ‘The Foreigner,’ ‘Marshall,’ ‘Happy Death Day’ and a discussion on Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood culture

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases. The group also addresses post-Harvey Hollywood and takes your calls on whether you think the gender imbalance in tinsel town is coming to an end.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry and the critics also discuss the cinematic and cultural influence of the 1982 "Blade Runner."

FilmWeek: ‘Blade Runner: 2049,’ ‘The Mountain Between Us’ and a look at Ridley Scott's original 'Blade Runner'

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry and the critics also discuss the cinematic and cultural influence of the 1982 "Blade Runner."
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, we converse with Dreamscape Immersive's CEO Bruce Vaughn and Variety's Brent Lang on soon-to-come virtual reality experiences in movie theaters.

FilmWeek: ‘American Made,’ ‘Til Death Do Us Part,’ and how virtual reality will soon become, well, a reality for moviegoers

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, we converse with Dreamscape Immersive's CEO Bruce Vaughn and Variety's Brent Lang on soon-to-come virtual reality experiences in movie theaters.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Andy Klein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, a reflection on the late Harry Dean Stanton.

FilmWeek: ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ ‘Battle of the Sexes’ and a tribute to Harry Dean Stanton

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Andy Klein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, a reflection on the late Harry Dean Stanton.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, we'll speak with FilmWeek critic Peter Rainer about the Toronto International Film Festival.

FilmWeek: ‘mother!’, ‘American Assassin,’ ‘Brad’s Status’ and a TIFF check-in

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. Plus, we'll speak with FilmWeek critic Peter Rainer about the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also talk about the influence of Stephen King's work in film, and want to hear about your favorite movie adaptations during the week of "It's" release.

FilmWeek: ‘It,’ ‘Home Again,’ ‘Rebel in the Rye’ and more, plus your favorite Stephen King adaptations

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Loewenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also talk about the influence of Stephen King's work in film, and want to hear about your favorite movie adaptations during the week of "It's" release.
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also air Larry's conversations with director Quentin Tarantino and actor Robert Forster on the film “Jackie Brown” from KPCC's In Person screening event at the Theater at Ace Hotel.

FilmWeek: ‘The Layover,’ ‘Unlocked’ and more, plus Quentin Tarantino joins FilmWeek’s ‘Jackie Brown’ 20th anniversary screening

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also air Larry's conversations with director Quentin Tarantino and actor Robert Forster on the film “Jackie Brown” from KPCC's In Person screening event at the Theater at Ace Hotel.