FilmWeek
FilmWeek: ‘Motor City,’ ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender,’ ‘Her Private Hell,’ and more!
The topic: Julia Paskin and the LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. The films: Motor City, In Select Theaters Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, Streaming on Paramount+ Her Private Hell, Wide Release Hadestown: The Musical, In…
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New doc ‘Nothing to See Here: Watts’ brings rival gangs together in pact to stop violence
The topic: The documentary Nothing to See Here: Watts takes viewers through the lives of community members as they experience violence, decades long gang rivalries, and neglect from city services. How it was made: Twenty participants were given iPhones to film themselves and their community over …
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FilmWeek: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran,' 'Heartstopper Forever’ and more
The topic: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. The films: The Odyssey, Wide Release Reading Lolita in Tehran, Laemmle Royal [West LA] The Floaters, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle…
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The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan talked to us about making a 2,800-year-old story feel new
The topic: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is turning out to be the event of the summer, with screenings selling out at theaters a year in advance. Nolan shares how he adapted the Greek epic for a modern audience. On what makes a successful adaptation: “If somebody watching the film who read the…
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Horror movies are bringing audiences back to theaters. But how long can it last?
The topic: Horror movies are having a moment. Two of this year's greatest box office successes are two horror films, each from unknown directors with non-IP scripts and relatively small budgets. A horror darling: Obsession is the unexpected runaway hit of the summer, having grossed over $400 mill…
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FilmWeek: ‘Moana,’ ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ 'The American Southwest’ and more
The topic: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. The films: Evil Dead Burn, Wide Release Moana, Wide Release Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Wide Release Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World, …
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FilmWeek: ‘Minions & Monsters,’ ‘Young Washington,’ ‘Romería’ and more
The topic: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. The films: Minions & MonstersWide Release Young WashingtonWide Release Romería Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Royal [West LA] …
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Feature: Two of John Waters’ iconic films get a 4k restoration with Criterion
The topic: Criterion released two director-approved 4k restorations for John Waters’ 1988 film Hairspray and his 1977 film Desperate Living. The disc releases include exclusive commentary tracks from Waters and some of the actors as well as bonus interviews. Waters’ trash cinema: Known for his pr…
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FilmWeek: ‘Supergirl,’ ‘The Invite,’ ‘Jackass: Best and Last' and more!
The topic: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. The films: Supergirl Wide Release The Invite In Select Theaters|Expands Wide July 10 Jackass: Best and Last Wide Release Lucky Strike Wide Rel…
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Feature: Interview with musician and producer, Peter Asher, the focus of a new documentary
The topic: The new documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man shines a spotlight on the man behind some of America's most famous singer-songwriters. The man: Asher started as a performer himself in the 60s pop duo Peter and Gordon. Despite some hit songs, Asher decided to step off the stage and beca…
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