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The topic:

Don’t understand the 70mm IMAX craze for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? LAist host Julia Paskin talked to Taylor Umphenour, one of L.A.’s top IMAX projectionists, on FilmWeek to understand why the format is becoming a filmmaker favorite and why audiences are clamoring to theaters to see The Odyssey in the largest format possible. 

Guest:

Taylor Umphenour, IMAX projectionist

 

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The topic:
Don&rsquo;t understand the 70mm IMAX craze for Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey? LAist host Julia Paskin talked to Taylor Umphenour, one of L.A.&rsquo;s top IMAX projectionists, on FilmWeek to understand why the format is becoming a filmmaker favorite and why audiences are clamoring to theaters to see The Odyssey in the largest format possible.&nbsp;
Guest:
Taylor Umphenour, IMAX projectionist
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We talk to an IMAX projectionist about The Odyssey IMAX 70mm craze

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Feature (cont.)

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

Feature: Why some of the greatest romance movies started as novels

FilmWeek (cont.)

The topic: 

Larry Mantle and the critics discuss the confusing intricacies at play in the society of One Night Only and the impressive storytelling and meta-commentary behind writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s latest film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Larry also reminisces on his interview with Anthony Bourdain following Kitchen Confidential. That time in Bourdain’s life is portrayed in the new biopic Tony.

The films: 

One Night Only, Wide Release

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, In Select Theaters

Tony, In Select Theaters

Ice Cream Man, Wide Release

Mr. Hero, In Select Theaters

Cookie Queens, In Select Theaters

Olmo, In Select Theaters

The Last House, Streaming on Netflix

Above and Below, Available on VOD Aug 25

The critics: 

Amy Nicholson, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’

Tim Cogshell, film critic at the Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com

The topic:&nbsp;
Larry Mantle and the critics discuss the confusing intricacies at play in the society of One Night Only and the impressive storytelling and meta-commentary behind writer-director Jane Schoenbrun&rsquo;s latest film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Larry also reminisces on his interview with Anthony Bourdain following Kitchen Confidential. That time in Bourdain&rsquo;s life is portrayed in the new biopic Tony.
The films:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37853455/">One Night Only</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35298123/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_teenage%20sex%20and%20">Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33095251/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_tony">Tony</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36893729/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_ice%20cream%20">Ice Cream Man</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38866269/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_mr%20hero">Mr. Hero</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38503564/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_2_nm_4_in_2_q_cooki">Cookie Queens</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30441926/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_olmo">Olmo</a>, In Select Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32268156/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20last%20house">The Last House</a>, Streaming on Netflix
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37603783/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_above%20and%20">Above and Below</a>, Available on VOD Aug 25
The critics:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/amy-nicholson/movies">Amy Nicholson</a>, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and host of the podcast &lsquo;<a href="https://www.earwolf.com/show/unspooled/">Unspooled</a>&rsquo;
<a href="http://www.cinemainmind.com/">Tim Cogshell</a>, film critic at the Alt-Film Guide and <a href="http://cinegods.com/">CineGods.com</a>

FilmWeek: ‘One Night Only,’ ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,’ ‘Tony’ and more!

The topic:

Julia Paskin and the LAist film critics talk about the fourth installment to the Tom Holland Spider-Man series that takes an introspective look at the superhero, and they applaud Olivia Wilde’s performance as a sexually dominant boss in Gregg Araki’s new film I Want Your Sex.                   

The films: 

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Wide Release

I Want Your Sex, Wide Release

Wild Inside, In Select Laemmle Theaters

Everybody Calls Me Mike, Available on Indiepix

The Samurai and the Prisoner, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]

The Best Pizza is in LA, Available on VOD

Middle Life, Laemmle Glendale

The critics:

Lael Loewenstein, film critic for LAist

Maureen Lee Lenker <like ‘link’>, freelance journalist who's written for Gold Derby, The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Turner Classic Movies. She was previously at Entertainment Weekly for nearly nine years. She's also the author of three novels set in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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The topic:
Julia Paskin and the LAist film critics talk about the fourth installment to the Tom Holland Spider-Man series that takes an introspective look at the superhero, and they applaud Olivia Wilde&rsquo;s performance as a sexually dominant boss in Gregg Araki&rsquo;s new film I Want Your Sex.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The films:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22084616/">Spider-Man: Brand New Day</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32332915/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_i%20want%20your%20sex">I Want Your Sex</a>, Wide Release
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36000564/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wild%20insid">Wild Inside</a>, In Select Laemmle Theaters
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13846442/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_1_in_0_q_everyone%20calls%20me%20mike">Everybody Calls Me Mike</a>, Available on Indiepix
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39602215/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20samura">The Samurai and the Prisoner</a>, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36597852/?ref_=fn_t_1">The Best Pizza is in LA</a>, Available on VOD
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35502094/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_middle%20life">Middle Life</a>, Laemmle Glendale
The critics:
<a href="http://www.lafca.net/members/lael_loewenstein.html">Lael Loewenstein</a>, film critic for LAist
<a href="https://www.maureenleelenker.com/">Maureen Lee Lenker</a> &lt;like &lsquo;link&rsquo;&gt;, freelance journalist who's written for Gold Derby, The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Turner Classic Movies. She was previously at Entertainment Weekly for nearly nine years. She's also the author of three novels set in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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