Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- "The Mummy" in wide release
- "It Comes at Night" in wide release
- "Megan Leavey" in wide release
- "Beatriz At Dinner" at ArcLight Hollywood, ArcLight Pasadena and The Landmark
- "My Cousin Rachel" in select theaters including many of the ArcLight, Laemmle's and AMC theaters
- "The Hero" at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark
- "Letters from Baghdad" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- "Abacus: Small Enough to Jail" at Nuart Theatre
- "Camera Obscura" at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood
Critics' Hits
- Justin: "It Comes at Night" & "Beatriz At Dinner"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YOYHCBQn9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCLNTmNj5bI
- Tim: "Letters from Baghdad," "The Hero" & "It Comes at Night"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0q2Th2Mq3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiKtUnI0u4U
Mixed Feelings
- Justin: "My Cousin Rachel" & "The Hero"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n_KOgXMSyA
- Tim: "Megan Leavey" & "Beatriz At Dinner"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGcFbW__XI&t=44s
Misses!
- Justin & Tim: "The Mummy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjHgzkQM2Sg
Guests:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets @JustinCChang
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets @CinemaInMind