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Guest host John Horn and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.

"Spiral," in wide release

"The Woman In The Window," on Netflix

"Profile," in wide release

"The Perfect Candidate," at Laemmle Playhouse 7, Laemmle Royal, Laemmle Town Center 5; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play)

"The Killing of Two Lovers," The Landmark, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (additional Laemmle’s theaters May 21)

"Army of the Dead," in wide release & Netflix on May 21

"Los Hermanos/The Brothers," In select theaters (check your local listings); Laemmle Monica Film Center, Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema

"Those Who Wish Me Dead," in wide release & HBO Max

"The Killing of Two Lovers," The Landmark, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (additional Laemmle’s theaters May 21)

"RK/RKAY," Cinemark (Los Angeles), Century Stadium (Orange), Laemmle’s Monica Film Center; Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema

"Broken Harts," on Discovery+ May 18 

"Georgetown," In Select Theaters May 14; Laemmle Town Center 5 (Encino); VOD (including YouTube, Google Play, iTunes and Amazon) May 18

"Riders Of Justice," Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, The Landmark; wide release on May 21

"Take Out Girl," VOD/DIGITAL (including iTunes, FandangoNow, VUDU, Google Play) on May 18

"Weekenders," VOD (including iTunes/AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play & FandangoNOW) and cable on-demand

DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.

Guests:

Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The New York Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson

Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets @ClaudiaPuig

Andy Klein, KPCC film critic

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

David Oyelowo makes his feature directorial debut this week with the family adventure film “The Water Man. He also stars in the film. You can see it now in theaters. Oyelowo sat down with KPCC’s John Horn to talk about the experience and the tips and tricks he learned about moving between in front of the camera and the director’s chair.

Guest: 

David Oyelowo, actor and director of the new film “The Water Man”

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

"Wrath of Man," on Wide Release

"Here Today," on Wide Release

"The Paper Tigers," in select theaters (check your local listings); VOD (including iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video)

"The Water Man," on Wide Release

"The Crime of the Century," on HBO & HBO on May 10

"The Disciple," on Netflix

"Monster," on Netflix

"The Unthinkable," on VOD (iTunes, Amazon, FandangoNow)

"The Boy from Medellín," on Amazon Prime Video

"Undergods," in select theater (check your local listings); VOD (including FandangoNow)

"About Endlessness," at Laemmle's Royal, Laemmle's Playhouse 7; VOD (including iTunes)

"Initiation," at Arena Cinelounge Drive-In (Hollywood); VOD (including Vudu, Google Play & iTunes)

"Above Suspicion," in select theaters (check your local listings); VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, Vudu & iTunes)

"The Columnist," Laemmle's Virtual Cinema; VOD (FandangoNow, iTunes, Google Play)

"Cliff Walkers," in select theaters (check your listings)

DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.

GUESTS:

Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets @christylemire 

Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets @CinemaInMind

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.

The Romanian documentary “Collective” was nominated for two major Oscar categories, including Best International Film and Best Documentary. The film received heavy praise upon its release. The story follows a Romanian newspaper’s investigation into a 2015 nightclub fire that killed dozens. It quickly pulls back a dark curtain of deeper corruption and mismanagement. KPCC’s John Horn talked with writer and director Alexander Nanau about the making of the documentary and what he thinks the overarching goal of it is. “Collective” is available to rent on various video on demand platforms. 

GUEST:

Alexander Nanau, director of the documentary “Collective”

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases.

"Mortal Kombat," in wide release; HBO Max

"Four Good Days," in wide release

"Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," on Amazon Prime Video

"Limbo," in wide release

"Things Heard And Seen," on Netflix

"The County," on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema

"Percy vs. Goliath," Laemmle's Playhouse 7

"Eat Wheaties!," at Arena Cinelounge (Hollywood); VOD (including FandangoNow, Google Play & iTunes)

"The Virtuoso," in Select Theaters; VOD (including VUDU, Google Play & FandangoNow); on Blu-ray and DVD May 4th 

"Golden Arm," Laemmle NoHo 7; VOD (including iTunes &  VUDU)

DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.

GUESTS:

Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com

Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets @ajhan

Even a pandemic couldn’t stop FilmWeek’s annual Oscar preview show. And we’re playing it back for you on this week’s FilmWeek. 

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.

The animated feature film “WolfWalkers,” from Cartoon Saloon, is nominated for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards. 

FilmWeek, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine critic Charles Solomon’s new book “The Art Of WolfWalkers,” (Abrams, 2020) dives into the visually stunning film and how the elements came together. The book is filled with hand-drawn sketches, paintings, digital renderings and more that exhibit the specific artistic style of Cartoon Saloon. “WolfWalkers” is available to stream on AppleTV+.

Guest:

Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine