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.

Reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussion.

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Beandrea July and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

The Drama Wide Release

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Wide Release

Fantasy Life In Select Theaters

The Addiction of Hope Available on VOD & Digital

Our Hero, Balthazar In Select Theaters

Kontinental ‘25 Laemmle Royal [West LA]

John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office The Philosophical Research Society & Brain Dead Studios

Palestine ‘36 In Select Theaters

White With Fear Streaming on the PBS app

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://christylemire.com/">Christy Lemire</a>, <a href="http://www.lafca.net/critics/Beandrea_July.php">Beandrea July</a> and <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/charles-solomon/movies">Charles Solomon</a> review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33071426/">The Drama</a> Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28650488/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20super%20mario">The Super Mario Galaxy Movie</a> Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35519497/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_fantasy%20life">Fantasy Life</a> In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31495577/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20addiction%20of%20">The Addiction of Hope</a> Available on VOD &amp; Digital
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36589928/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_our%20hero">Our Hero, Balthazar</a> In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35492581/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_kontin">Kontinental &lsquo;25</a> Laemmle Royal [West LA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35532467/?ref_=fn_t_1">John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office</a> The Philosophical Research Society &amp; Brain Dead Studios
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29271622/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_palestine">Palestine &lsquo;36</a> In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33297972/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_white%20with%20fear">White With Fear</a> Streaming on the PBS app
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FilmWeek: ‘The Drama,’ ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ ‘Palestine ‘36,’ and more!

The American Cinematheque, L.A.’s nonprofit film and culture organization, is best known for their curated screenings of cult classic films, filmmaker retrospectives, and festivals like Bleak Week and Beyond Fest. Now, through a new podcast, they are putting actors and filmmakers’ film taste to the test. Every week, artistic director Grant Moninger sits down with a director, actor, or screenwriter and asks them to put together their “perfect” film festival line-up, reflecting on the movies that made an impact on their lives. This week on FilmWeek, Grant Moninger joins Larry to talk about the podcast, his work as AC artistic director, and what programming American Cinematheque has coming up. 

“The American Cinematheque Podcast” releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein. 

The American Cinematheque, L.A.&rsquo;s nonprofit film and culture organization, is best known for their curated screenings of cult classic films, filmmaker retrospectives, and festivals like Bleak Week and Beyond Fest. Now, through a new podcast, they are putting actors and filmmakers&rsquo; film taste to the test. Every week, artistic director Grant Moninger sits down with a director, actor, or screenwriter and asks them to put together their &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; film festival line-up, reflecting on the movies that made an impact on their lives. This week on FilmWeek, Grant Moninger joins Larry to talk about the podcast, his work as AC artistic director, and what programming American Cinematheque has coming up.&nbsp;
<a href="https://acpodcast.com/">&ldquo;The American Cinematheque Podcast&rdquo;</a> releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein.&nbsp;

Feature: The American Cinematheque Podcast asks filmmakers what movies have stuck with them

Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films: 

They Will Kill YouWide Release

Forbidden FruitsWide Release

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Streaming on Hulu

Marc by Sofia In Select Theaters

The AI Doc: Or How I Became An ApocaloptimistIn Select Theaters

AlphaIn Select Theaters

Holy Days In Select Theaters

BTS: The Return Streaming on Netflix

Refuge Available on Digital & VOD

Wardriver Available on Digital & VOD

Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31728330/">They Will Kill You</a> Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30691214/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Forbidden%20Fruits">Forbidden Fruits</a> Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27552099/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_1_nm_6_in_0_q_Mike%20%26%20Nick%20%26%20Nick%20%26%20Alice">Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice</a> Streaming on Hulu
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37660536/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_1_in_0_q_Marc%20by%20Sofia">Marc by Sofia</a> In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39150120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_0_in_0_q_The%20AI%20Doc%3A%20Or%20How%20I%20Became%20An%20Apocaloptimist%20">The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist</a> In Select Theaters 
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32275943/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_Alpha">Alpha</a> In Select Theaters 
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14734016/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Holy%20Days">Holy Days</a> In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39578551/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_BTS%3A%20The%20Return">BTS: The Return</a> Streaming on Netflix
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32810474/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_refuge">Refuge</a> Available on Digital &amp; VOD
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5095076/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_Wardriver%20">Wardriver</a> Available on Digital &amp; VOD

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