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FilmWeek

LAist 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio

FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week"s new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.

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32:36

FilmWeek: ‘Napoleon,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’...

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2023/11/22

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Amy Nicholson, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Napoleon” Wide Release“Wish” Wide Release“Maestro” The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood + The Landmark Westwood“American Symphony” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] Nov. 24th “Leave The World Behind” In Select Theaters“The Boy and the Heron” Multiple AMC Locations | Wide Release Dec. 8th “Fallen Leaves” Laemmle Royal [West

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31:32

FilmWeek: ‘Dream Scenario,’ ‘The Disappearance of...

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2023/11/17

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Wide Release“Trolls Band Together” Wide Release“Next Goal Wins” Wide Release“Dream Scenario” In Select Theaters“May December” In Select Theaters“Leo” Streaming on Netflix November 21st“Saltburn” In Select AMC Theaters | Wide on November 22nd“The Disappearance of Shere

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18:02

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Taika...

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2023/11/17

Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and based on a true story, NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamously known for their brutal 31-0 loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy. Larry talks with the director on the film's development, casting, and his

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19:21

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle’s Interview With Scott...

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2023/11/10

In the aftermath of World War Two, Charlie Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. Chaplin also had other problems: his numerous affairs with young women. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him – eventually being refused entry into the US while on a trip abroad. Having settled in Switzerland, he made his last two films in London. Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the

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30:21

FilmWeek: ‘The Marvels’ ‘Your Lucky Day,’ ‘Bella’ And...

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2023/11/10

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Marvels” Wide Release“It’s A Wonderful Knife” In Select Theaters“Jazebel” Available on VOD“Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” Streaming on Max“Who I Am Not” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]“Your Lucky Day” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]“Bella” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“This Much We Know” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] Nov. 15th“As We

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19:06

FilmWeek Feature: The Depiction Of Girls And Young...

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2023/11/03

In the first half of this week's FilmWeek Feature, Larry sits down with LAist film critic and animation expert Charles Solomon to examine how Japanese animation portrays girls and young women — and how that might differ from Western animation. Afterwards, Larry speaks with Variety’s Executive Editor of Film & Media Tatiana Siegel about the ongoing complications both on the screen and behind the scenes for Marvel Studios.

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30:36

FilmWeek: ‘Fingernails,’ ‘Four Daughters,’ ‘Going to...

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2023/11/03

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Marsh King’s Daughter” Wide Release“Fingernails” Select Theaters & Streaming on AppleTV+“Rustin” In Select Theaters & Streaming on Netflix Nov. 17th“The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” Multiple AMC Locations“Four Daughters” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“What Happens Later” Select Theaters“Digimon Adventure 02:

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19:06

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Talks To Director...

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2023/10/27

Alexander Payne has directed a new film, a comedic drama called “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti. Payne has made eight feature films, including Election, Sideways, The Descendants, About Schmidt and Nebraska. His movies have been nominated for a total of nineteen Oscars, including three times each for Best Picture and Best Director. He has won two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay, and two of his films have won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. Joining Larry on FilmWeek, Payne discusses his

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30:36

FilmWeek: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s,’...

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2023/10/27

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Holdovers” Select Theaters | Wide Nov. 10th“The Killer” Select Theaters | Netflix Nov. 10th“The Delinquents” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Wide Release | Streaming on Peacock“Sly” Alamo Drafthouse“Priscilla” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City 15 | Wide Nov. 3rd“Yellow Door: ‘90s Lo-fi Film Club” Streaming on Netflix“To

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31:38

FilmWeek: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘The Persian...

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2023/10/20

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Killers of the Flower Moon” Wide Release“The Pigeon Tunnel” Laemmle NoHo & Apple TV+“More Than Ever” Laemmle Monica Film Center“Beyond Utopia” Select Theaters Oct. 23th & Oct. 24th | Expands Nov. 3rd“A.K.A. Mr. Chow” Laemmle Royal | Streaming on Max Oct. 22th“Pain Hustlers” Laemmle NoHo + Town Center 5 | Streaming on Netflix Oct

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31:38

FilmWeek: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Anatomy of...

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2023/10/13

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Wide Release“Anatomy of a Fall” Select Theaters“The Mission” Select Theaters“Story Ave” Select Theaters“My Love Affair With Marriage” Select Theaters“Dear David” Select Theaters and Video on Demand“Joan Baez: I Am Noise“ Select Theaters“Mister Organ” Select TheatersAnimation is Film Festival October

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30:36

FilmWeek: ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ ‘The Royal...

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2023/10/06

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Exorcist: Believer” Wide Release “The Royal Hotel” Select Theaters “Foe” Select Theaters “She Came To Me” Select Theaters “Dicks: The Musical” Select Theaters|Expands to Wide Release Oct. 20th “The Burial” Select Theaters “Strange Way Of Life” Select Theaters “Totally Killer” Amazon Prime Video “Cat Person” Laemmle Royal [West LA], Laemmle

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19:06

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews “The...

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2023/10/06

In 2018, a shocking event made headlines around the world: a young American missionary, John Chau, was killed by arrows while attempting to contact one of the world’s most isolated Indigenous peoples on the remote North Sentinel Island. National Geographic Documentary Films’ “The Mission” uncovers the story beyond the headlines. Through exclusive interviews and with unprecedented access to Chau’s secret plans, personal diaries and video archives.

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FilmWeek: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty...

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2023/09/29

FilmWeek: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie,’ ‘Man on the Run,’ “Fair Play” And More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Charles Solomon, and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Creator” Wide Release “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Wide Release “Man on the Run” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “Fair Play” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica], Laemmle Town Center [Encino], and Laemmle NoHo

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FilmWeek Feature: Larry’s Interview With Carol Baum,...

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2023/09/29

Larry’s Interview With TV And Film Producer Carol Baum About Her New Book Carol Baum has produced 34 movies, including “Father of the Bride” and its sequel, “The Good Girl,” starring Jennifer Aniston, and Noah Baumback’s screenplay debut “Kicking and Screaming.” She also brought hits like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Jacknife” to the big screen. Now, Baum provides an intimate look into producing in her new book “Creative Producing: A Pitch-to-Picture Guide to Movie Development.” She joins Larry

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30:32

FilmWeek: ‘Expend4bles,’ ‘It Lives Inside,’ ‘Flora...

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2023/09/22

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. “Expend4bles” Wide Release “It Lives Inside” Wide Release “The Origin Of Evil” In Select Theaters “Flora And Son” Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [DTLA] & Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]; Available to Stream on Apple TV+ September 29 “Invisible Beauty” Laemmle Royal [West LA] “No One Will Save You” Available to Stream on Hulu “26.2 To Life”

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19:02

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Writer And...

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2023/09/22

The Hollywood production code began in 1927 as a response to previous scandals tied to the early days of Hollywood. This led to the Hays Code, a guide to filmmakers and production companies of what was and was not acceptable to show on screen, typically pertaining to sexual content and violence, but it also included rules that prevented actors of different races from kissing. Today on FilmWeek Larry Mantle talks to Nat Segaloff, writer, film historian, and author of the new book “Breaking the Code:

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19:03

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Interviews The NASA Astronaut...

FilmWeek ·

2023/09/15

Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, the new film “A Million Miles Away” follows Hernández (portrayed by Michael Peña), a young man from a family of migrant farm workers, to his career as an astronaut traveling to the International Space Station. Hernández’s family migrated from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico and later settled in the San Joaquin Valley. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with José Hernández, NASA astronaut and author of the book that

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30:32

FilmWeek: ‘A Haunting In Venice,’ ‘Dumb Money,’ ‘The...

FilmWeek ·

2023/09/15

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. We also hear from our critic Peter Rainer to tell us about his favorite films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. “A Haunting In Venice” Wide Release “Dumb Money” In Select Theaters “The Inventor” In Select Theaters “Carpet Cowboys” Brain Dead Studios [Fairfax District] “The Retirement Plan” In Select

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19:02

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Saul...

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2023/09/08

Released in 2004, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy '' didn't reach initial critical acclaim, seen as just another run-of-the-mill, raunchy comedy. However, in the years since, the film, directed by Adam McKay and co-written by McKay and the film’s star Will Ferell, has become a beloved staple. You can ask fans and critics alike to quote their favorite lines from the film and many will argue that it is one of the best comedies of the 2000s. Saul Austerlitz, adjunct professor of writing and

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