Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.

• "12 Strong" in wide release

• "Den of Thieves" in wide release

• "Humor Me" at Laemmle's Music Hall & Lemmle's Town Center

• "Forever My Girl" in wide release

• "Mary and the Witch's Flower" at Harkins Cerritos, Aero Theatre & Edwards Long Beach

• "The Final Year" at The Landmark Theatre

• "The Road Movie" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center & AMC Orange

• "Small Town Crime" at Vintage Los Feliz

• "Mom and Dad" at AMC Orange & Laemmle's Music Hall

• "Showdown in Manila" at Laemmle's Music Hall

Expanding this week:

• "Call Me By Your Name" at select theaters (check your local listings)

Critics' Hits

Lael: "Humor Me" & "Small Town Crime"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHFpydQdqv0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WakqZghIX_g

Tim: "Mary and the Witch's Flower" & "The Road Movie"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888z3ku4t3I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIUh3BR_3g

Mixed Feelings

Lael: "12 Strong" & "Mom and Dad"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Denciie5oA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPVicWnq_BU

Tim: "Den of Thieves" 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKd_ks0rdAM

Misses

Tim: "Showdown in Manila"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKcmSDgg2nI

Guests:

Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic

Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets @CinemaInMind