Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
Death of a Unicorn Wide Release
Ballad of Wallis IslandAMC Burbank 16|AMC Burbank Town Center 6| AMC Century City 15
Grand Tour In Select Theaters 
Thank You Very Much In Select Theaters
The Penguin LessonsIn Select Theaters 
Being Maria Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
Audrey’s Children In Select Theaters

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://www.lafca.net/members/lael_loewenstein.html">Lael Loewenstein</a> and <a href="https://laist.com/people/manuel-betancourt">Manuel Betancourt</a> review this weekend&rsquo;s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28443655/">Death of a Unicorn</a> Wide Release</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27674982/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_4_nm_3_in_0_q_Ballad%2520of%2520Wallis%2520Island">Ballad of Wallis Island</a> AMC Burbank 16|AMC Burbank Town Center 6| AMC Century City 15</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27180099/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Grand%2520Tour%2520">Grand Tour </a>In Select Theaters&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28634368/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Thank%2520You%2520Very%2520Much%2520">Thank You Very Much </a>In Select Theaters</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26677014/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_in_0_q_The%2520Penguin%2520Lessons">The Penguin Lessons</a> In Select Theaters&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19995770/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_Being%2520Maria%2520">Being Maria </a>Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12704978/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_Audrey%25E2%2580%2599s%2520Children%2520">Audrey&rsquo;s Children&nbsp;</a>In Select Theaters</li>
</ul>

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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  FilmWeek: ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island,’ ‘Thank You Very Much,’ and more 

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.

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>.

Feature: A new book explores the legacy of Joan Crawford

Austin Cross and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

The Bride!, Wide Release

Hoppers, Wide Release

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, In Select Theaters 

Nawi: Dear Future Me, Laemmle Santa Monica Film Center

Dolly, In Select Theaters

The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control, Streaming on Paramount+

War Machine, Streaming on Netflix

Pompei: Below the Clouds, Laemmle Royal [West LA] on March 13

Youngblood, In Select Theaters

The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth, In Select Theaters March 11

Charliebird, Laemmle Glendale    

Austin Cross and LAist film critics&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lafca.net/members/lael_loewenstein.html">Lael Loewenstein</a>, <a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/">Tim Cogshell</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/tt30851137/">The Bride!</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26443616/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_hoppers">Hoppers</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15574124/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_peaky%20blinders">Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man</a>, In Select Theaters&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33318721/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_nawi">Nawi: Dear Future Me</a>, Laemmle Santa Monica Film Center
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32639175/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_dolly">Dolly</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38350179/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20pink%20pill">The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control</a>, Streaming on Paramount+
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15940132/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_war%20machine">War Machine</a>, Streaming on Netflix
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36874833/?ref_=fn_t_1">Pompei: Below the Clouds</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA] on March 13
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22005882/?ref_=fn_t_1">Youngblood</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27803347/">The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth</a>, In Select Theaters March 11
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17045782/?ref_=fn_t_1">Charliebird</a>, Laemmle Glendale &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

FilmWeek: ‘The Bride!’ ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ and more!

A child prodigy, Billy Preston began performing at his local church in Los Angeles, but his talents on the keyboard and singing quickly led him to guest appearances on The Nat King Cole Show, and later touring with Ray Charles. Preston was a popular musician in his own right, known for hits like ‘Will It Go Round in Circles,’ and ‘Nothing From Nothing,’ but he also had a reputation for working behind the scenes with icons like Little Richard and The Beatles. Today on FilmWeek we talk with Paris Barclay, the director behind a new documentary on Billy Preston. 

Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It is in select theaters.

A child prodigy, Billy Preston began performing at his local church in Los Angeles, but his talents on the keyboard and singing quickly led him to guest appearances on The Nat King Cole Show, and later touring with Ray Charles. Preston was a popular musician in his own right, known for hits like &lsquo;Will It Go Round in Circles,&rsquo; and &lsquo;Nothing From Nothing,&rsquo; but he also had a reputation for working behind the scenes with icons like Little Richard and The Beatles. Today on FilmWeek we talk with Paris Barclay, the director behind a new documentary on Billy Preston.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15845614/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_billy%20prest">Billy Preston: That&rsquo;s the Way God Planned It</a> is in select theaters.

FilmWeek: ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island,’ ‘Thank You Very Much,’ and more

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