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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The American Cinematheque, L.A.’s nonprofit film and culture organization, is best known for their curated screenings of cult classic films, filmmaker retrospectives, and festivals like Bleak Week and Beyond Fest. Now, through a new podcast, they are putting actors and filmmakers’ film taste to the test. Every week, artistic director Grant Moninger sits down with a director, actor, or screenwriter and asks them to put together their “perfect” film festival line-up, reflecting on the movies that made an impact on their lives. This week on FilmWeek, Grant Moninger joins Larry to talk about the podcast, his work as AC artistic director, and what programming American Cinematheque has coming up.

“The American Cinematheque Podcast” releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein.

Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

They Will Kill You Wide Release

Forbidden Fruits Wide Release

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Streaming on Hulu

Marc by Sofia In Select Theaters

The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist In Select Theaters

Alpha In Select Theaters

Holy Days In Select Theaters

BTS: The Return Streaming on Netflix

Refuge Available on Digital & VOD

Wardriver Available on Digital & VOD

Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new space blockbuster, reached number one at the Box Office last weekend. It’s the second successful book-to-screen adaptation for author Andy Weir, best known for his novel The Martian which also got a movie adaptation in 2015 starring Matt Damon. Weir helped write the screenplays for both films, which could be part of their positive reception. But, turning a book into a well-received film is no small feat, even if you have the author at the helm. Obviously, a two hour movie cannot fit everything included in a 500 plus page book. A while back, LAist host Austin Cross spoke with FilmWeek critic Tim Cogshell on AirTalk about what makes a good book-to-film adaptation. Listeners also called in to share the movies they thought adapted their source material well and the ones that got it all wrong.

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

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It’s the annual FilmWeek Oscar Preview! AirTalk host Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics will take us through the major races and rundown the likely winners and where we might see some surprises. Grab your popcorn and join us for this annual favorite.

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For a renowned Hollywood icon, there remains a mysteriousness to actress Joan Crawford, which is and always was part of her appeal. But in a new biography, author and film historian Scott Eyman attempts to know the woman behind the screen persona and Hollywood gossip. Through newly discovered archives and interviews with family and friends, Eyman pulls back the layers on one of films’ greatest actresses. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Scott Eyman about his new book Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face.

Austin Cross and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

The Bride!, Wide Release

Hoppers, Wide Release

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, In Select Theaters

Nawi: Dear Future Me, Laemmle Santa Monica Film Center

Dolly, In Select Theaters

The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control, Streaming on Paramount+

War Machine, Streaming on Netflix

Pompei: Below the Clouds, Laemmle Royal [West LA] on March 13

Youngblood, In Select Theaters

The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth, In Select Theaters March 11

Charliebird, Laemmle Glendale