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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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Episodes
  • Listen 47:15
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including “The BFG,” “The Legend of Tarzan” “The Purge: Election Year,” and more. We'll also hear about the decades-long influence of Disney's "princess culture" on children.
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including “The BFG,” “The Legend of Tarzan” “The Purge: Election Year,” and more. We'll also hear about the decades-long influence of Disney's "princess culture" on children.
  • Listen 47:36
    Guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this week's new movies releases including another alien invasion in "Independence Day: Resurgence," "The Shallows," "Free State of Jones," "Swiss Army Man" and more. Then, we'll talk to documentary filmmakers about a new documentary arguing that chimps should be considered people,too. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this week's new movies releases including another alien invasion in "Independence Day: Resurgence," "The Shallows," "Free State of Jones," "Swiss Army Man" and more. Then, we'll talk to documentary filmmakers about a new documentary arguing that chimps should be considered people,too. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 31:29
    AirTalk guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend's new movies releases including "Finding Dory," "Central Intelligence," "Tickled" and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
    AirTalk guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend's new movies releases including "Finding Dory," "Central Intelligence," "Tickled" and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:27
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Claudia Puig review this weekend's new movie releases including "The Conjuring 2," "Warcraft," "Diary of a Chambermaid" and more. Then, we'll be taking your calls on 'Mary Poppins Returns." TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Claudia Puig review this weekend's new movie releases including "The Conjuring 2," "Warcraft," "Diary of a Chambermaid" and more. Then, we'll be taking your calls on 'Mary Poppins Returns." TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:25
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases including: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” “Me Before You,” “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” and more. We'll also preview this summer's biggest blockbusters, including many with a predominantly female cast . TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases including: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” “Me Before You,” “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” and more. We'll also preview this summer's biggest blockbusters, including many with a predominantly female cast . TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:29
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases including “X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Alice Through the Looking Glass” and much more Then, filmmaker Will Allen shares his experience as a member of The Buddhafield. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases including “X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Alice Through the Looking Glass” and much more Then, filmmaker Will Allen shares his experience as a member of The Buddhafield. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:37
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including “The Nice Guys,” “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” "Weiner" and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including “The Nice Guys,” “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” "Weiner" and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:50
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases including George Clooney and Julia Roberts starring in “Money Monster” directed by Jodie Foster, plus a surreal romance with Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz, and more. Plus, we'll check in with KPCC film critic Amy Nicholson at the Cannes Film Festival & get a sneak peek of the Los Angeles Film Festival from the festival's director. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases including George Clooney and Julia Roberts starring in “Money Monster” directed by Jodie Foster, plus a surreal romance with Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz, and more. Plus, we'll check in with KPCC film critic Amy Nicholson at the Cannes Film Festival & get a sneak peek of the Los Angeles Film Festival from the festival's director. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:26
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Captain America: Civil War,” “The Family Fang,” “Being Charlie” and more. Then, we'll debate the rights of languages created for film. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Captain America: Civil War,” “The Family Fang,” “Being Charlie” and more. Then, we'll debate the rights of languages created for film. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 47:42
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Keanu,” “Mother’s Day” “Ratchet & Clank” and more; then, we'll hear about the largest US theater chain's new age requirement. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Charles Solomon, Tim Cogshell, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including “Keanu,” “Mother’s Day” “Ratchet & Clank” and more; then, we'll hear about the largest US theater chain's new age requirement. TGI-FilmWeek!

Support & Credits

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