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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Reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussion.

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FilmWeek: ‘The Drama,’ ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ ‘Palestine ‘36,’ and more!

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!

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

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

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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