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The topic: 

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

The films: 

The Odyssey, Wide Release

Reading Lolita in Tehran, Laemmle Royal [West LA]                           

The Floaters, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]

Horsegirls, Laemmle NoHo

Remake, Laemmle Royal [West LA]

Sherman’s March, Laemmle Royal [West LA]

Heartstopper Forever, Streaming on Netflix

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The topic:&nbsp;
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20odysee">The Odyssey</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27679443/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_1_in_0_q_reading%20lolita">Reading Lolita in Tehran</a>, Laemmle Royal [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;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31145438/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%20floaters">The Floaters</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA] &amp; Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13652006/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_horsegirls">Horsegirls</a>, Laemmle NoHo
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37660544/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_remake">Remake</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091943/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_sherman%3Bs%20march">Sherman&rsquo;s March</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36619926/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_hearstopper%20for">Heartstopper Forever</a>, Streaming on Netflix
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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: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran,' 'Heartstopper Forever’ and more

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Feature (cont.)

The topic: 

The two-part documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man! has garnered 6 primetime Emmy nominations including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program. Co-directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio join Larry Mantle on FilmWeek to talk about the legendary filmmaker himself (now 100 years-old) and what it was like to talk to Brooks about his generation-defining comedy.

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man! is available to stream on HBOMax.

Guests: 

Judd Apatow, co-director and executive producer of the two-part HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man!

Michael Bonfiglio, co-director and executive producer of the two-part HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man!

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The topic:&nbsp;
The two-part documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man! has garnered 6 primetime Emmy nominations including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program. Co-directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio join Larry Mantle on FilmWeek to talk about the legendary filmmaker himself (now 100 years-old) and what it was like to talk to Brooks about his generation-defining comedy.
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man! is available to stream on HBOMax.
Guests:&nbsp;
Judd Apatow, co-director and executive producer of the two-part HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man!
Michael Bonfiglio, co-director and executive producer of the two-part HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man!
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Feature: Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on their Emmy-nominated Mel Brooks documentary

FilmWeek (cont.)

The topic: 

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

The films:

The End of Oak Street, Wide Release

Don’t Say Good Luck, Streaming on Netflix 

Late Fame, Laemmle Royal [West LA]

The Wrong Girls, Wide Release

If These Walls Could Rock, Available on Digital

Six the Musical Live!, In Select Theaters

Union County, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]

The Brink of War, Wide Release

The critics: 

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

Maureen Lee Lenker,LAist film critic and freelance journalist formerly of Entertainment Weekly who's written for Gold Derby, The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Turner Classic Movies. She's also the author of three novels set in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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The topic:&nbsp;
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend&rsquo;s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27165187/">The End of Oak Street</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36590417/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_don%27t%20say%20good%20luck">Don&rsquo;t Say Good Luck</a>, Streaming on Netflix&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32298494/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_late%20fame">Late Fame</a>, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35060353/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20wrong%20girls">The Wrong Girls</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34510166/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_if%20the">If These Walls Could Rock</a>, Available on Digital
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35391146/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_six%20the%20musical%20">Six the Musical Live!</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36981462/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_union%20county">Union County</a>, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33070884/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20brink%20of%20">The Brink of War</a>, Wide Release
The critics:&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="https://www.maureenleelenker.com/">Maureen Lee Lenker</a>, LAist film critic and freelance journalist formerly of Entertainment Weekly who's written for Gold Derby, The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Turner Classic Movies. She's also the author of three novels set in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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FilmWeek: ‘The End of Oak Street,’ ‘Don’t Say Good Luck,’ ‘Late Fame’ and more!

FilmWeek Feature

The topic: 

In a follow up to her book But Have You Read the Book?, author Kristen Lopez focuses on romance movies that were adapted from or inspired by famous works of literature. From beloved classics like Anna Karenina to modern cult favorites like Bridget Jones’ Diary, But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition will give you the perfect reading (and corresponding watch) list for the summer.

Guest: 

Kristen Lopez, freelance entertainment journalist and author of the new book But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition

The topic:&nbsp;
In a follow up to her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762480971?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">But Have You Read the Book?</a>, author Kristen Lopez focuses on romance movies that were adapted from or inspired by famous works of literature. From beloved classics like Anna Karenina to modern cult favorites like Bridget Jones&rsquo; Diary, <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kristen-lopez/but-have-you-read-the-book-romance-edition/9798894142296/?lens=running-press">But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition</a> will give you the perfect reading (and corresponding watch) list for the summer.
Guest:&nbsp;
Kristen Lopez, freelance entertainment journalist and author of the new book&nbsp;But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition

FilmWeek: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran,' 'Heartstopper Forever’ and more

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