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Summary: Reviews of this week's new releases, interviews with filmmakers, and animated discussions on various aspects of the industry with a rotating cast of film critics and host, KPCC’s Larry Mantle. FilmWeek critics include Justin Chang (Variety), Tim Cogshell (Alt Film Guide), Andy Klein (LA Times Community Newspaper Chain), Christy Lemire (YouTube’s “What the Flick”), Lael Loewenstein (Variety), Wade Major (IGN’s Digigods.com), Amy Nicholson (LA Weekly), Claudia Puig (Napa Valley Film Festival), Peter Rainer (Christian Science Monitor) & Charles Solomon (Animation Scoop).

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 FilmWeek: ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure,’ ‘Please Stand By,’ and more, plus a Sundance check-in | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2924

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases. Larry also chatted with Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Change and KPCC's "The Frame" host John Horn about what stood out at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

 FilmWeek: ‘12 Strong,’ ‘Den of Thieves,’ ‘Forever My Girl,’ and a look into Dylan Farrow's first TV interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2937

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. They also provide a recap of yesterday's CBS interview with Dylan Farrow, which revived allegations that Woody Allen molested her when she was 7 years old.

 FilmWeek: ‘The Commuter,’ ‘Paddington 2,’ ‘Proud Mary,’ and a conversation on historical dramas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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.

 FilmWeek: ‘Insidious: The Last Key,’ ‘Blame,’ ‘The Strange Ones’ and the evolution of high school movies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2937

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: ‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool,’ ‘In The Fade,’ our critics’ 2017 favorites and a reflection on female athletes in film | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1946

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: ‘The Post,’ ‘Phantom Thread,’ ‘Molly’s Game’ and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2880

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend and next week's new movie releases.

 FilmWeek: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ ‘Ferdinand,’ ‘The Ballad of Lefty Brown,’ and the demise of 21st Century Fox studios | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2868

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: ‘Just Getting Started,’ ‘The Shape of Water,’ ‘I, Tonya,’ and the state of traditional acting studios | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2939

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: 'The Disaster Artist,' 'Wonder Wheel,' 'Loveless,' and the 50th anniversary of 'The Graduate' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2947

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: ‘Coco,’ Darkest Hour,’ The Man Who Invented Christmas,’ and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2993

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.

 FilmWeek: ‘Justice League,’ ‘The Star,’ ‘Wonder,’ and and interview with the prolific Rose Marie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2983

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: ‘Daddy’s Home 2,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and the industry's response to Louis C.K., Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2928

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: ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ ‘Bad Moms Christmas,’ ‘Lady Bird’ and a conversation with AFI Fest director Jacqueline Lyanga | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2927

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: ‘Suburbicon,’ ‘Thank You for Your Service,’ and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1888

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases.

 FilmWeek: ‘Only The Brave,’ ‘The Snowman,’ ‘The Killing of the Sacred Deer’ and an opportunity to ask the KPCC critics your film questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3777

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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