The topic: 

The new film Burt tells the story of Burt Berger, a 69-year-old musician in LA living with Parkinson's who reconnects with an adult son he never knew he had. The film was shot over seven days in Los Angeles on a micro-budget of $7,000. 

A personal story: Director and co-writer of the film, Joe Burke’s own father is living with Parkinson’s. A portion of the proceeds will go to Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles. 

Where to watch:Burt is available on VOD on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Guest:

Joe Burke, co-writer and director of the film Burt

The topic:&nbsp;
The new film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34194399/">Burt</a> tells the story of Burt Berger, a 69-year-old musician in LA living with Parkinson's who reconnects with an adult son he never knew he had. The film was shot over seven days in Los Angeles on a micro-budget of $7,000.&nbsp;
A personal story: Director and co-writer of the film, Joe Burke&rsquo;s own father is living with Parkinson&rsquo;s. A portion of the proceeds will go to Parkinson&rsquo;s Community Los Angeles.&nbsp;
Where to watch: Burt is available on VOD on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Guest:
Joe Burke, co-writer and director of the film Burt

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Feature: The film Burt tells an unconventional story of fatherhood and Parkinson’s

The topic:

Austin Cross and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Manuel Betancourt, and Katie Walsh review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

The films:

Toy Story 5Wide Release                                  

The Death of Robin Hood Wide Release       

Girls Like GirlsWide Release                           

Leviticus In Select Theaters                                      

EnongoStreaming on Indie Pix Unlimited                                               

Rose of Nevada Landmark Nuart [West LA]                      

She's the He Laemmle Glendale|Lumiere Music Hall [West LA]                                         

Burt Available on Digital & VOD                                                           

Color BookLandmark Pasadena Playhouse|Streaming on Netflix    

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The topic:
Austin Cross and LAist film critics <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/charles-solomon/movies">Charles Solomon</a>, <a href="https://laist.com/people/manuel-betancourt">Manuel Betancourt</a>, and <a href="https://linktr.ee/katiewalshstx">Katie Walsh</a> review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29355505/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_6_nm_0_in_1_q_Toy%20Story%205">Toy Story 5</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32273171/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_The%20Death%20of%20Robin%20Hood%20">The Death of Robin Hood</a> Wide Release&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32432654/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_Girls%20Like%20Girls">Girls Like Girls</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39143902/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_6_nm_1_in_0_q_Leviticus">Leviticus</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;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13983128/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_Enongo">Enongo</a> Streaming on Indie Pix Unlimited &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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35674521/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_in_0_q_Rose%20of%20Nevada%20">Rose of Nevada</a> Landmark Nuart [West LA]&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/tt32261856/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_She%27s%20the%20He%20">She's the He</a> Laemmle Glendale|Lumiere Music Hall [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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34194399/">Burt</a> Available on Digital &amp; 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;&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/tt32150360/">Color Book</a> Landmark Pasadena Playhouse|Streaming on Netflix&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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FilmWeek: ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ ‘Girls Like Girls,’ and more!

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

 

The films:

Disclosure Day, Wide Release

Jinsei, In Select Theaters

The Furious, In Select Theaters

The Little Sister, Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]

I am Frankelda, Laemmle Glendale & Streaming on Netflix

Stop! That! Train!, Wide Release

Boy George & Culture Club, Available on Digital & VOD

Underland, Laemmle Glendale

This Tempting Madness, Available on Digital & VOD

 

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/charles-solomon/movies">Charles Solomon</a>, <a href="http://christylemire.com/">Christy Lemire</a>, and <a href="https://www.maureenleelenker.com/">Maureen Lee Lenker</a> review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
&nbsp;
The films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15047880/">Disclosure Day</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36639420/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_jinsei">Jinsei</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33311069/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20furious">The Furious</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28326501/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%20little%20sister">The Little Sister</a>, Laemmle Glendale &amp; Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36639986/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_i%20am%20frankelda">I am Frankelda</a>, Laemmle Glendale &amp; Streaming on Netflix
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38128726/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_stop">Stop! That! Train!</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36591348/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_boy%20geor">Boy George &amp; Culture Club</a>, Available on Digital &amp; VOD
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36590141/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_underland">Underland</a>, Laemmle Glendale
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30796568/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_this%20tempting%20">This Tempting Madness</a>, Available on Digital &amp; VOD
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FilmWeek: ‘Disclosure Day,’ ‘Jinsei,’ ‘The Furious,’ and more!

The topic:

Documentary Magazine, published by the International Documentary Association (IDA), released a list of what it determined to be the 25 greatest documentaries of the 21st Century.

How the list was made:Documentary polled 300 documentary filmmakers and producers, critics, programmers, and academics, asking them to name three documentaries they deemed the “greatest.” Each documentary had to be released after January 1, 2000.

Notable picks: Joshua Oppenheimer’s The Act of Killing (2012) sits in the number spot, garnering the most votes. Other films that made the list include No Other Land (2024), the most recent release on the list, and The Gleaners and I (2000), the oldest release. 

Guest: Manuel Betancourt, film critic for LAist and assistant editor of Documentary Magazine. He also contributes regularly to Variety and The AV Club

Check out Documentary’s full list here.

 

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The topic:
Documentary Magazine, published by the International Documentary Association (IDA), released a list of what it determined to be the 25 greatest documentaries of the 21st Century.
How the list was made: Documentary polled 300 documentary filmmakers and producers, critics, programmers, and academics, asking them to name three documentaries they deemed the &ldquo;greatest.&rdquo; Each documentary had to be released after January 1, 2000.
Notable picks: Joshua Oppenheimer&rsquo;s The Act of Killing (2012) sits in the number spot, garnering the most votes. Other films that made the list include No Other Land (2024), the most recent release on the list, and The Gleaners and I (2000), the oldest release.&nbsp;
Guest:&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/people/manuel-betancourt">Manuel Betancourt</a>, film critic for LAist and assistant editor of Documentary Magazine. He also contributes regularly to Variety and The AV Club
Check out Documentary&rsquo;s full list <a href="https://documentary.org/greatestdocs/21st-top-25">here</a>.
&nbsp;
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