Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:
The Life of Chuck In Select Theaters|Expands June 13
Ballerina Wide Release 
Karate Kid: Legends Wide Release
Dangerous Animals Wide Release
The Ritual Wide Release
I Don’t Understand You In Select Theaters
Bad Shabbos Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] |Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Barron’s Cove Laemmle Monica Film Center
We Are Guardians Laemmle Monica Film Center|Art Theatre [Long Beach] June 21
Pavements Alamo Drafthouse DTLA|The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/people/claudia-puig" data-cms-ai="0">Claudia Puig</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Tim Cogshell</a>&nbsp;review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12908150/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_The%2520Life%2520of%2520Chuck" data-cms-ai="0">The Life of Chuck</a>&nbsp;In Select Theaters|Expands June 13</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26350277/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_Ballerina" data-cms-ai="0">Ballerina</a>&nbsp;Wide Release&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674782/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_0_in_0_q_Karate%2520Kid%253A%2520Legends" data-cms-ai="0">Karate Kid: Legends</a>&nbsp;Wide Release</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32299316/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Dangerous%2520Animals" data-cms-ai="0">Dangerous Animals</a>&nbsp;Wide Release</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32194932/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_The%2520Ritual" data-cms-ai="0">The Ritual</a>&nbsp;Wide Release</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27623406/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_I%2520Don%25E2%2580%2599t%2520Understand%2520You" data-cms-ai="0">I Don&rsquo;t Understand You</a>&nbsp;In Select Theaters</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14402042/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_in_0_q_Bad%2520Shabbos" data-cms-ai="0">Bad Shabbos</a>&nbsp;Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] |Laemmle Royal [West LA]</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16426570/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Barron%25E2%2580%2599s%2520Cove" data-cms-ai="0">Barron&rsquo;s Cove</a>&nbsp;Laemmle Monica Film Center</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27248255/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_We%2520Are%2520Guardians" data-cms-ai="0">We Are Guardians</a>&nbsp;Laemmle Monica Film Center|Art Theatre [Long Beach] June 21</li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253514/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1" data-cms-ai="0">Pavements</a>&nbsp;Alamo Drafthouse DTLA|The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana]</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.

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FilmWeek

FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More

FilmWeek (cont'd)

The topic:

Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics review the latest DC Comics adaptation Clayface starring Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie along with a lot of gore. They also talk about LAIKA’s stop-motion spectacle Wildwood, the longest stop-motion animation film in history.

The films:

Clayface, Wide Release

Wicker, Wide Release

Wildwood, Wide Release

Klara and the Sun, Wide Release   

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, In Select Theaters

Possible Love, In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix Nov. 6

Fatherland, In Select Theaters 

Once Upon a Time in Harlem, AMC Century City

A Talent for Murder, In Select Theaters

The critics: 

Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine 

Christy Lemire, film critic for LAist, and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ YouTube and podcast series 

Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com

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The topic:
Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics review the latest DC Comics adaptation Clayface starring Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie along with a lot of gore. They also talk about LAIKA&rsquo;s stop-motion spectacle Wildwood, the longest stop-motion animation film in history.
The films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34890576/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_clayface">Clayface</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29611136/?ref_=fn_t_1">Wicker</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2056785/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_widlwood">Wildwood</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14371256/?ref_=fn_t_1">Klara and the Sun, Wide Release&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36482679/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_5_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20only%20living%20pickpocket%20in%20ny">The Only Living Pickpocket in New York</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37803364/?ref_=fn_t_1">Possible Love</a>, In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix Nov. 6
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37304295/?ref_=fn_t_1">Fatherland</a>, In Select Theaters&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39163347/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_once%20upon%20a%20time%20in%20harlem">Once Upon a Time in Harlem</a>, AMC Century City
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14129116/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_a%20talent%20for%20murder">A Talent for Murder</a>, In Select Theaters
The critics:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/charles-solomon/movies">Charles Solomon</a>, film critic for LAist, <a href="http://www.animationscoop.com/">Animation Scoop</a> and <a href="http://www.animationmagazine.net/">Animation Magazine</a>&nbsp;
<a href="http://christylemire.com/">Christy Lemire</a>, film critic for LAist, and co-host of the &lsquo;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/breakfast-all-day/id1448539528?mt=2">Breakfast All Day</a>&rsquo; YouTube and podcast series&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/">Tim Cogshell</a>, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and <a href="http://cinegods.com/">CineGods.com</a> 
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FilmWeek: ‘Clayface,’ ‘Wicker,’ ‘Wildwood’ and more!

The topic: 

FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell discuss the new reboot of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, and You Can See Everything, the new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. They’ll also review La Bola Negra, winner of this year’s Best Director award at Cannes and Spain’s Best International Feature submission for the 2027 Oscars. 

The films: 

Sense and Sensibility (2026)

You Can See Everything       

Street Fighter (2026)

La Bola Negra

Whalefall

The Devils (1971) [4K restoration]

Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald

My Undesirable Friends: Part II - Exile

Capturing Bigfoot

Following Harry

Desert Angel

The critics: 

Lael Loewenstein, film critic for LAist

Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com

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The topic:&nbsp;
FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell discuss the new reboot of Jane Austen&rsquo;s Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esm&eacute; Creed-Miles, and You Can See Everything, the new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. They&rsquo;ll also review La Bola Negra, winner of this year&rsquo;s Best Director award at Cannes and Spain&rsquo;s Best International Feature submission for the 2027 Oscars.&nbsp;
The films:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13609648/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_sense%20and%20sens">Sense and Sensibility (2026)</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt45368240/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_you%20can%20se">You Can See Everything&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27419420/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_street%20fi">Street Fighter (2026)</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35511966/?ref_=fn_t_1">La Bola Negra</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28535715/?ref_=fn_t_1">Whalefall</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066993/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20devils">The Devils (1971) [4K restoration]</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt44822485/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_norm%3A%20the%20tale%20of%20">Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39317981/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_my%20unde">My Undesirable Friends: Part II - Exile</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31457111/?ref_=fn_t_1">Capturing Bigfoot</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9534960/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_0_in_0_q_following%20harry">Following Harry</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13650680/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_desert%20an">Desert Angel</a>
The critics:&nbsp;
<a href="https://laist.com/people/lael-loewenstein">Lael Loewenstein</a>, film critic for LAist
<a href="https://laist.com/people/tim-cogshell">Tim Cogshell</a>, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and <a href="http://cinegods.com/">CineGods.com</a>
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FilmWeek: 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'You Can See Everything,' 'La Bola Negra' and more!

Feature

Feature (cont'd)

The topic:

In his new book, Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,film critic and author Matt Singer discusses the comedy boom of the early aughts, the “Frat Pack” that dominated the era, and the lessons contemporary studios can take from their success. 

Event info: Matt Singer will be at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2pm talking about his book with Tim Grierson. You can find more info about the event here. 

Guest:

Matt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com. He is the author of Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever

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The topic:
In his new book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/">Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,</a> film critic and author Matt Singer discusses the comedy boom of the early aughts, the &ldquo;Frat Pack&rdquo; that dominated the era, and the lessons contemporary studios can take from their success.&nbsp;
Event info: Matt Singer will be at Vroman&rsquo;s Bookstore in Pasadena on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2pm talking about his book with Tim Grierson. You can find more info about the event <a href="https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-10-11/matt-singer">here</a>.&nbsp;
Guest:
Matt Singer, editor and film critic of <a href="http://screencrush.com">ScreenCrush.com</a>. He is the author of Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever
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