As we enter the second half of the year, and the 4th of July weekend, our critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein will take some time to recap what’s been released this year so far and talk about their favorite films that have been released as of now.

As we enter the second half of the year, and the 4th of July weekend, our critics <a href="https://laist.com/people/manuel-betancourt">Manuel Betancourt</a> and <a href="http://www.lafca.net/members/lael_loewenstein.html">Lael Loewenstein</a> will take some time to recap what&rsquo;s been released this year so far and talk about their favorite films that have been released as of now.

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

Films:

28 Years Later: the Bone Temple, Wide Release                       

The RIP, Streaming on Netflix                                     

Night Patrol, In Select Theaters                           

The Shadow of the Sun, Laemmle Glendale             

Young Mothers, Laemmle Royal [West LA]                  

A Private Life, Laemmel Royal [West LA], AMC Burbank, & AMC The Grove                        

Sheepdog, In Select Theaters                             

Obex, Laemmle NoHo                                          

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/">Tim Cogshell</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/tt32141377/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_28%2520year">28 Years Later: the Bone Temple</a>, Wide Release&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32642706/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_the%2520RIP">The RIP</a>, Streaming on Netflix&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8637438/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_night%2520patrol">Night Patrol</a>, In Select Theaters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17542894/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_shadow%2520of%2520the%2520sun">The Shadow of the Sun</a>, Laemmle Glendale&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32909489/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_young%2520mothers">Young Mothers</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33852162/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_a%2520pri">A Private Life</a>, Laemmel Royal [West LA], AMC Burbank, &amp; AMC The Grove&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9525878/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_sheepdog">Sheepdog</a>, In Select Theaters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29544916/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_obex">Obex</a>, Laemmle NoHo &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The new film Sheepdog was over a decade in the making. Writer, director, and star, Steven Grayhm, spent 14 years talking to veterans about their mental health struggles after returning home, and families of veterans who have taken their own lives. The film follows combat veteran, Calvin Cole (played by Grayhm), as he goes through court mandated therapy. His therapist, played by Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen, is new to the job, still finishing her schooling. Madsen’s connection to the film is also a personal one. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with filmmaker Steven Grayhm and actor Virginia Madsen about the making of Sheepdog and their respective emotional connections to the film.

Sheepdog is playing in select theaters. 

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The new film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9525878/">Sheepdog</a> was over a decade in the making. Writer, director, and star, Steven Grayhm, spent 14 years talking to veterans about their mental health struggles after returning home, and families of veterans who have taken their own lives. The film follows combat veteran, Calvin Cole (played by Grayhm), as he goes through court mandated therapy. His therapist, played by Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen, is new to the job, still finishing her schooling. Madsen&rsquo;s connection to the film is also a personal one. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with filmmaker Steven Grayhm and actor Virginia Madsen about the making of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9525878/">Sheepdog</a> and their respective emotional connections to the film.
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9525878/">Sheepdog</a> is playing in select theaters.&nbsp;
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Feature: Actress Virginia Madsen and Director Steven Grayhm talk about new film 'Sheepdog'

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. And we remember Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr.

Films:

Dead Man's Wire, AMC Burbank & AMC Grove|Expands Jan. 16                                  

Greenland 2: Migration, Wide Release                     

I Was a Stranger, In Select Theaters                                       

All That's Left of You, Laemmle Royal [West LA]                            

The Mother and the Bear, Laemmle Glendale             

Homegrown, Available on VOD                                     

The Forgotten Occupation, Lumiere Cinema [West LA] Jan 10

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://www.lafca.net/members/lael_loewenstein.html">Lael Loewenstein</a> and <a href="http://www.lafca.net/critics/Beandrea_July.php">Beandrea July</a> review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. And we remember Hungarian filmmaker B&eacute;la Tarr.
Films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15181326/">Dead Man's Wire</a>, AMC Burbank &amp; AMC Grove|Expands Jan. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14850054/?ref_=fn_t_1">Greenland 2: Migration</a>, Wide Release&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21272942/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_I%2520Was%2520a%2520Stranger">I Was a Stranger</a>, In Select Theaters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29344894/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_All%2520That%27s%2520Left%2520of%2520You">All That's Left of You</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33058395/?ref_=fn_t_1">The Mother and the Bear</a>, Laemmle Glendale&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33022318/?ref_=fn_t_3">Homegrown</a>, Available on VOD&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7709662/?ref_=fn_t_1">The Forgotten Occupation</a>, Lumiere Cinema [West LA] Jan 10
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