Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Justin Chang and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
- "Ralph Breaks the Internet" in wide release
- "Creed II" in wide release
- "The Favourite" at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark Theatre
- "Roma" at The Landmark Theatre & streaming on Netflix starting December 14
- The Frame's John Horn sat down with the film's director Alfonso Cuaron to talk about the making of the deeply personal film. You can listen to that interview here
- "Shoplifters" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre & ArcLight Hollywood
- "Robin Hood" in wide release
- "Amazing Grace" at Laemmle's PLayhouse & Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- "Shoah: Four Sisters" at Laemmle's Music Hall & Laemmle's Town Center
- "The World Before Your Feet" at The Nuart Theatre
- "The Cleaners" at Laemmle's Music Hall
- "Of Fathers and Sons" at Laemmle's Music Hall
- "The Christmas Chronicles" streaming on Netflix
- "Becoming Astrid" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
CRITICS' HITS:
Christy: "The Favourite", "Shoah: Four Sisters", "The Cleaners", & "The Christmas Chronicles"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYb-wkehT1g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqA5WPbEfw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA1DxRdT2hA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaeDa_Uempk
Justin: "Roma", "Shoplifters", "Amazing Grace" & "Of Fathers and Sons"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BS27ngZtxg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9382rwoMiRc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA6lBW3R__M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaow0_e9loE
MIXED FEELINGS:
Christy: "Creed II"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPNVNqn4T9I
Justin: "Ralph Breaks the Internet"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T73h5bmD8Dc
MISSES:
Justin: "Robin Hood"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJfDBSWYqU8
Charles: "The World Before Your Feet"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xe4MT4YP8s
Guests:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘What the Flick?’ podcast, available at ChristyLemire.com; she tweets @christylemire
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