FilmWeek: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ ‘Sisters’ and more

(L to R) Actor John Boyega, actress Daisy Ridley, actor Adam Driver and director J.J. Abrams attend the event for fans ahead of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
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FilmWeek | December 18, 2015

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this week’s new releases including the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Sisters,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” and more. TGI-Filmweek!

Guests:

Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and chief film critic for "Variety"

Tim Cogshell, Film Critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; Tim tweets from @CinemaInMind

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

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