Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
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"Paddington 2" in wide release
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"The Commuter" in wide release
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"In Between" at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts
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"The Polka King" on Netflix
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"The Insult" at Laemmle's Royal
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"Saturday Church" at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood
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"Proud Mary" in wide release
Movies expanding this week:
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"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" in selected theaters, check local listings
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"The Post" in selected theaters, check local listings
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"Phantom Thread" in selected theaters, check local listings
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"Darkest Hour" in selected theaters, check local listings
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"The Shape of Water" in selected theaters, check local listings
Critics' Hits
Amy: "In Between"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpUVQMDoewU&t=6s
Justin: "Paddington 2"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52x5HJ9H8DM
Mixed Feelings
Amy: "The Commuter"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDshY43Ol2U
Justin: "The Polka King"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWGh7si0Y50
Charles: "Saturday Church"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loHVNlMKAx0
Misses
Amy: "Proud Mary"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ1Zcv54USA
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC and host of The Canon podcast; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets @JustinCChang
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine