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FilmWeek

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: ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Girls Trip,’ ‘Valerian’ and more, plus remembering Martin Landau and George Romero | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2868

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also give tribute to actor Martin Landau and filmmaker George Romero who died this past weekend, and want listeners to call in with their favorite Landau roles and zombie movies inspired by Romero.

 FilmWeek: ‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘Wish Upon’ and more, plus why is it so hard to make a great rom-com? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2880

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also want to hear about your favorite romantic comedies after the success of “The Big Sick,” and explore why it's so difficult to keep the genre alive.

 FilmWeek: ‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘Wish Upon’ and more, plus why is it so hard to make a great rom-com? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2880

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also want to hear about your favorite romantic comedies after the success of “The Big Sick,” and explore why it's so difficult to keep the genre alive.

 This week's reviews, plus Hollywood's waning international audience? And how does Rotten Tomatoes fit in? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2883

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases including "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "A Ghost Story." We also talk about a possible wane in Hollywood's big budget films with international audiences, and is Rotten Tomatoes ruining the industry?

 This week's reviews, plus Hollywood's waning international audience? And how does Rotten Tomatoes fit in? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2883

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases including "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "A Ghost Story." We also talk about a possible wane in Hollywood's big budget films with international audiences, and is Rotten Tomatoes ruining the industry?

 FilmWeek: ‘Baby Driver,’ ‘Despicable Me 3,’ ‘The House’ and more, plus a peek into this weekend's Anime Expo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2856

Guest host Libby Denkmann and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also chat about what to expect from the Anime Expo before the Friday night pre-show kick off.

 FilmWeek: ‘Baby Driver,’ ‘Despicable Me 3,’ ‘The House’ and more, plus a peek into this weekend's Anime Expo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2856

Guest host Libby Denkmann and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also chat about what to expect from the Anime Expo before the Friday night pre-show kick off.

 FilmWeek: ‘Transformers,’ ‘The Beguiled,’ ‘The Big Sick’ and more, plus how the most unforgettable film scores are made | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2853

Guest host Libby Denkmann and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also talk to director Matt Schrader of "SCORE: A Film Music Documentary" and one of its featured composers, Joe Kraemer, about the art of crafting the most memorable movie music.

 FilmWeek: ‘Transformers,’ ‘The Beguiled,’ ‘The Big Sick’ and more, plus how the most unforgettable film scores are made | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2853

Guest host Libby Denkmann and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also talk to director Matt Schrader of "SCORE: A Film Music Documentary" and one of its featured composers, Joe Kraemer, about the art of crafting the most memorable movie music.

 FilmWeek: ‘Cars 3,’ ‘Rough Night,’ ‘Stefan Zweig’ and more, plus how a movie-buddy (good or bad) changes the watching experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2845

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also want to hear from FilmWeek listeners about your favorite movie-buddies and how who you choose to watch films with can completely change the experience.

 FilmWeek: ‘Cars 3,’ ‘Rough Night,’ ‘Stefan Zweig’ and more, plus how a movie-buddy (good or bad) changes the watching experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2845

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also want to hear from FilmWeek listeners about your favorite movie-buddies and how who you choose to watch films with can completely change the experience.

 FilmWeek: ‘The Mummy,’ ‘It Comes at Night,’ ‘Megan Leavey’ and more, plus a chat with film historian Leonard Maltin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3968

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk with film historian Leonard Maltin on today's AirTalk 'One-on-One' interview special.

 FilmWeek: ‘The Mummy,’ ‘It Comes at Night,’ ‘Megan Leavey’ and more, plus a chat with film historian Leonard Maltin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3968

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases. We'll also talk with film historian Leonard Maltin on today's AirTalk 'One-on-One' interview special.

 FilmWeek: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Captain Underpants’ and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2853

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases, including a deep dive on the summer's big hit, "Wonder Woman." Is she a feminist icon? What does she represent to you? And how has she transformed since the days of comics and television to now?

 FilmWeek: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Captain Underpants’ and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2853

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases, including a deep dive on the summer's big hit, "Wonder Woman." Is she a feminist icon? What does she represent to you? And how has she transformed since the days of comics and television to now?

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