A new documentary, directed by Emmy-award-winning directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, looks into the decision-making of 500 civically engaged teen girls in Missouri who go through the process of electing their peers to different branches of government. This follows the 2020 documentary “Boys State,” which won them their Primetime Emmy, following teen boys in Texas building their democratically-elected government. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we talk to Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss about their second look into teen-led governments and the takeaways they got from their subjects in ‘Girls State.’

“Girls State” releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5.

A new documentary, directed by Emmy-award-winning directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, looks into the decision-making of 500 civically engaged teen girls in Missouri who go through the process of electing their peers to different branches of government. This follows the 2020 documentary “Boys State,” which won them their Primetime Emmy, following teen boys in Texas building their democratically-elected government. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we talk to <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1402872/?ref_=tt_ov_dr" data-cms-ai="0">Amanda McBaine </a>and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0608999/?ref_=tt_ov_dr" data-cms-ai="0">Jesse Moss</a> about their second look into teen-led governments and the takeaways they got from their subjects in ‘Girls State.’
“Girls State” releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5.

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FilmWeek Feature: Larry Talks To Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss, Directors Of Documentary ‘Girls State’

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:



“Challengers” Wide Release 

“Boy Kills World” Wide Release 

“Egoist” Wide Release

“Bad Faith” VOD 

“Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] April 26th | Streaming on PBS May 13

“Uncropped” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] on April

“Little Empty Boxes” Laemmle Monica [Santa Monica] April 26 | Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] April 28

“Humane”  The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] April 26th

“ALAM” VOD

“Infested” Streaming on Shudder 

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics <a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/">Tim Cogshell</a> and <a href="https://laist.com/people/andy-klein">Andy Klein</a> review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: 
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16426418/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_Challengers">“Challengers”</a> Wide Release 
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13923084/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Boy">“Boy Kills World”</a> Wide Release 
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22006138/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_Egoist">“Egoist”</a> Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21247172/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Bad%2520Faith">“Bad Faith”</a> VOD 
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22802774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_q_Photographic%2520Justice%253A%2520The%2520Corky%2520Lee%2520Sto">“Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” </a>Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] April 26th | Streaming on PBS May 13
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29483775/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Uncropped">“Uncropped”</a> Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] on April
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4378468/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_0_q_Little%2520Empty%2520Boxes">“Little Empty Boxes” </a>Laemmle Monica [Santa Monica] April 26 | Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] April 28
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16280912/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Hummane">“Humane”  </a>The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] April 26th
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21998510/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_4_nm_4_q_ALAM">“ALAM”</a> VOD
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26744289/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Infes">“Infested”</a> Streaming on Shudder

FilmWeek: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Bad Faith,’ ‘Humane,’ And More

One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary, released on April 26. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film industry who took part in BFI’s Top 225 list back in 2022. ‘Seven Samurai’ followed hits in Kurosawa’s filmography like “Rashomon” and “Yojimbo’... but what’s led to that common sentiment?

For this week’s FilmWeek Feature, we talk to LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Andy Klein about why Seven Samurai is essential viewing for cinephiles and all moviegoers.

One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary, released on April 26. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film industry who took part in BFI’s Top 225 list back in 2022. ‘Seven Samurai’ followed hits in Kurosawa’s filmography like “Rashomon” and “Yojimbo’... but what’s led to that common sentiment?
For this week’s FilmWeek Feature, we talk to LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Andy Klein about why Seven Samurai is essential viewing for cinephiles and all moviegoers.

FilmWeek Feature: Seven Samurai 70 Years Later: Looking Back At Kurosawa’s Masterpiece & Legacy

Go back to the movies with us!

We're still profiling LA's repertory theaters in Revival House cause there are SO MANY to check out! In this episode, we explore a cool space with some deep, messy history.

Fashion label Brain Dead has taken over a site that some would consider....a little cursed. Originally opened in the 1940s as The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax, the venue was home to premieres and parties. Until a theft and murder shut the theater down.

In the 2000s, it was taken over by Cinefamily, which programmed in that space until allegations of abuse came to light in 2017.

But today, Brain Dead Studios is keeping the lights on for nerds, artists, and skate punks in Los Angeles -- aiming to create an eclectic community space to inspire creatives and show good movies. Take a listen as we explain the history and present of this theater.

Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, Brain Dead founder Kyle Ng  

Go back to the movies with us!
We're still profiling LA's repertory theaters in Revival House cause there are SO MANY to check out! In this episode, we explore a cool space with some deep, messy history.
Fashion label Brain Dead has taken over a site that some would consider....a little cursed. Originally opened in the 1940s as The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax, the venue was home to premieres and parties. Until a theft and murder shut the theater down.
In the 2000s, it was taken over by Cinefamily, which programmed in that space until allegations of abuse came to light in 2017.
But today, Brain Dead Studios is keeping the lights on for nerds, artists, and skate punks in Los Angeles -- aiming to create an eclectic community space to inspire creatives and show good movies. Take a listen as we explain the history and present of this theater.
Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, Brain Dead founder Kyle Ng

FilmWeek Feature: Larry Talks To Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss, Directors Of Documentary ‘Girls State’

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