For a renowned Hollywood icon, there remains a mysteriousness to actress Joan Crawford, which is and always was part of her appeal. But in a new biography, author and film historian Scott Eyman attempts to know the woman behind the screen persona and Hollywood gossip. Through newly discovered archives and interviews with family and friends, Eyman pulls back the layers on one of films’ greatest actresses. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Scott Eyman about his new book Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face.

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For a renowned Hollywood icon, there remains a mysteriousness to actress Joan Crawford, which is and always was part of her appeal. But in a new biography, author and film historian Scott Eyman attempts to know the woman behind the screen persona and Hollywood gossip. Through newly discovered archives and interviews with family and friends, Eyman pulls back the layers on one of films&rsquo; greatest actresses. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Scott Eyman about his new book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Joan-Crawford/Scott-Eyman/9781668047309">Joan Crawford: A Woman&rsquo;s Face</a>.
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Feature: A new book explores the legacy of Joan Crawford

The TCM Classic Film Festival is back! With films including Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Confessions Of A Nazi Spy (1939), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Misfits (1961), and a special Opening Night Gala presentation of Barefoot in the Park (1967) introduced by Jane Fonda. This year’s honorees include actresses Glenn Close and Barbara Hershey, and songwriter and composer Paul Williams. This week on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by TCM’s SVP of Programming, Charles Tabesh and TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz, to talk about the festival and its film line-up. 

The TCM Classic Film Festival is from April 30 to May 3. Festival passes are available at filmfestival.tcm.com. Tickets for individual screenings are also available.

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The TCM Classic Film Festival is back! With films including Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Confessions Of A Nazi Spy (1939), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Misfits (1961), and a special Opening Night Gala presentation of Barefoot in the Park (1967) introduced by Jane Fonda. This year&rsquo;s honorees include actresses Glenn Close and Barbara Hershey, and songwriter and composer Paul Williams. This week on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by TCM&rsquo;s SVP of Programming, Charles Tabesh and TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz, to talk about the festival and its film line-up.&nbsp;
The TCM Classic Film Festival is from April 30 to May 3. Festival passes are available at<a href="https://filmfestival.tcm.com/attend/"> filmfestival.tcm.com</a>. Tickets for individual screenings are also available.
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Feature: The TCM Classic Film Festival returns to Hollywood

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

Films:

Michael, Wide Release

Over Your Dead Body, Wide Release

Ricky, In Select Theaters

Blue Heron, AMC Burbank & the Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]

Just Sing, Laemmle NoHo

I Swear, In Select Theaters

Something Casual, Laemmle Royal [West LA] April 25|Laemmle NoHo April 24 & 26

Apex, Landmark Westwood|Streaming on Netflix

Fuze, Wide Release

Kangaroo Island, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://www.lafca.net/critics/Beandrea_July.php">Beandrea July</a> and <a href="http://christylemire.com/">Christy Lemire</a> review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11378946/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_michael">Michael</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34685692/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_over%20your%20dead%20">Over Your Dead Body</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27827635/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_ricky">Ricky</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32252801/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_blue%20heron">Blue Heron</a>, AMC Burbank &amp; the Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36589456/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_just%20sing">Just Sing</a>, Laemmle NoHo
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31514146/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_i%20swear">I Swear</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27047445/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_something%20casua">Something Casual</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA] April 25|Laemmle NoHo April 24 &amp; 26
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16431404/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_apex">Apex</a>, Landmark Westwood|Streaming on Netflix
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189814/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_fuze">Fuze</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26669836/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_kangaroo%20island">Kangaroo Island</a>, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
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FilmWeek: ‘Michael,’ ‘Over Your Dead Body,’ ‘Blue Heron,’ and more!

It's a hard job to explain but seems to be a very easy title to get. The mysterious film producer credit used to go to just a couple people who were integral in a movie's pre- and post-production, but after the consequential Best Picture win for 1998'sShakespeare in Love, the credit of film producer became a title given to people in lieu of other forms of compensation, regardless of how much actual work they contributed to the film. This year marks the PGA's Code of Credits 25th anniversary, created in part due to Shakespeare in Love's unprecedented number of producers. While some "underserving" people may still be credited, the PGA Mark only goes to those who fit their arbitration criteria. On FilmWeek, we delve into the allusive title of "film producer" and how the credit has changed over the years with Deadline senior TV and labor reporter Katie Campione. She's the author of the piece "How ‘Shakespeare In Love’s Best Picture Win Inspired The PGA’s 25-Year Effort To Answer One Question: Who Is A Producer?"

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It's a hard job to explain but seems to be a very easy title to get. The mysterious film producer credit used to go to just a couple people who were integral in a movie's pre- and post-production, but after the consequential Best Picture win for 1998's <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138097/">Shakespeare in Love</a>, the credit of film producer became a title given to people in lieu of other forms of compensation, regardless of how much actual work they contributed to the film. This year marks the PGA's Code of Credits 25th anniversary, created in part due to <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138097/">Shakespeare in Love</a>'s unprecedented number of producers. While some "underserving" people may still be credited, the PGA Mark only goes to those who fit their arbitration criteria. On FilmWeek, we delve into the allusive title of "film producer" and how the credit has changed over the years with Deadline senior TV and labor reporter Katie Campione. She's the author of the piece <a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/producers-guild-code-of-credits-25-years-oral-history-1236764048/">"How &lsquo;Shakespeare In Love&rsquo;s Best Picture Win Inspired The PGA&rsquo;s 25-Year Effort To Answer One Question: Who Is A Producer?"</a>
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