Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new space blockbuster, reached number one at the Box Office last weekend. It’s the second successful book-to-screen adaptation for author Andy Weir, best known for his novel The Martian which also got a movie adaptation in 2015 starring Matt Damon. Weir helped write the screenplays for both films, which could be part of their positive reception. But, turning a book into a well-received film is no small feat, even if you have the author at the helm. Obviously, a two hour movie cannot fit everything included in a 500 plus page book. A while back, LAist host Austin Cross spoke with FilmWeek critic Tim Cogshell on AirTalk about what makes a good book-to-film adaptation. Listeners also called in to share the movies they thought adapted their source material well and the ones that got it all wrong. 

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Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling&rsquo;s new space blockbuster, reached number one at the Box Office last weekend. It&rsquo;s the second successful book-to-screen adaptation for author Andy Weir, best known for his novel The Martian which also got a movie adaptation in 2015 starring Matt Damon. Weir helped write the screenplays for both films, which could be part of their positive reception. But, turning a book into a well-received film is no small feat, even if you have the author at the helm. Obviously, a two hour movie cannot fit everything included in a 500 plus page book. A while back, LAist host Austin Cross spoke with FilmWeek critic Tim Cogshell on AirTalk about what makes a good book-to-film adaptation. Listeners also called in to share the movies they thought adapted their source material well and the ones that got it all wrong.&nbsp;
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During World War II, Hitler recognized the power that Hollywood held as a tool for propaganda. So much so that he sent Nazi agents to L.A. to infiltrate the studios. In his new book, Hollywood vs. Nazis: How the Movie Studios Took on Nazis Infiltrating Los Angeles, author Michael Benson, tells the story of how one entertainment lawyer spearheaded the defense against Hitler’s pro-Nazi propaganda in Hollywood. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Benson about his book and this interesting intersection in movie history.

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During World War II, Hitler recognized the power that Hollywood held as a tool for propaganda. So much so that he sent Nazi agents to L.A. to infiltrate the studios. In his new book, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hollywood-vs-nazis-michael-benson/1147750375">Hollywood vs. Nazis: How the Movie Studios Took on Nazis Infiltrating Los Angeles</a>, author Michael Benson, tells the story of how one entertainment lawyer spearheaded the defense against Hitler&rsquo;s pro-Nazi propaganda in Hollywood. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Benson about his book and this interesting intersection in movie history.
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Feature: A new book tells the story behind Hitler’s efforts to infiltrate Hollywood

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

Films:

You, Me & TuscanyWide Release                                    

Exit 8 In Select Theaters                                                           

The Christophers AMC Century City|Expands to Select Theaters April 17 [Next Fri]                            

HamletIn Select Theaters                                                        

Faces of DeathWide Release                                           

The Stranger In Select Laemmle Theaters                                                        

ChaO  In Select Theaters                                                                   

The Blue Trail Lumiere Cinema Hall [West LA] Apr. 10-12                                                      

Birth of the Black UnderworldLaemmle NoHo                  

OutcomeAlamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|IPIC Theaters [Westwood]|Available to Stream on Apple TV+

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/">Tim Cogshell</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/tt36352591/">You, Me &amp; Tuscany</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35222590/">Exit 8</a> &nbsp;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;&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/tt34966562/">The Christophers</a> AMC Century City|Expands to Select Theaters April 17 [Next Fri] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7798632/">Hamlet</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14619456/">Faces of Death</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36243564/">The Stranger</a> In Select Laemmle 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36592916/">ChaO </a>&nbsp;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;&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/tt35340614/">The Blue Trail</a> Lumiere Cinema Hall [West LA] Apr. 10-12&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/tt31962060/">Birth of the Black Underworld</a> Laemmle NoHo&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23724682/">Outcome</a> Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|IPIC Theaters [Westwood]|Available to Stream on Apple TV+
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FilmWeek: ‘You, Me, & Tuscany,’ ‘Exit 8,’ ‘The Christophers,’ and more!

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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