
FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Christy Lemire, and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Disclosure Day, Wide Release
Jinsei, In Select Theaters
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The topic:
Documentary Magazine, published by the International Documentary Association (IDA), released a list of what it determined to be the 25 greatest documentaries of the 21st Century.
How the list was made: Documentary polled 300 documentar... more
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
Masters of the Universe, Wide Release
Renoir, Laemmle Nuart [West LA]
Scary Movie, Wi... more
The Topic:
Marilyn Monroe’s life and career has been dissected and displayed for almost a century. But for such a pervasive and enduring figure, Monroe’s true internal life remains mysterious: was she forced into her “dumb blonde,” “bimbo” persona,... more
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I love Larry Mantle and most of the critics are terrific and insightful- with the exception of the recent addition of Beandrea July - I have tried to warm to her but I find her critiques lacking depth - she’s young though -the hope is she will develop
Please work on the sound levels. Often, the different guests go in and out, as though they aren’t aware they need to maintain a consistent distance from the mics. Constantly have to adjust the volume depending on who’s speaking.
Also, the most recent pod cast of reviews, wasn’t. No reviews this week?
This is the only film criticism I listen to. A great breadth of critics, knowledgeable host and fascinating unsung movies. I get all my viewing ideas here and really enjoy listening to the show even if I’m uninterested in the films.
The reviewers give overly favorable reviews in an effort to promote Hollywood movies and movie going. The women who’ve been on for years are the worst. I enjoy Tim Cogshell and the animation reviewer — he’s the toughest and the only one on the show deserving the title “critic”— as well as the skilled host Larry Mantel. Otherwise, it’s a wash.
Can we get the point of view from ONE straight guy? It would balance the reviews out a bit.
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FilmWeek delivers a weekly, one-hour roundtable where a rotating panel of critics review the week's new releases, discuss industry craft, and interview filmmakers. Episodes mix mainstream and indie titles, with a heavy emphasis on film history, production choices, and festival-driven conversation. Notable strengths include a diverse critic lineup, in-depth context on sound design, restoration, and programming, and insightful interviews with actors, directors, and programmers. The show's distinctive angle is its combination of thoughtful film analysis with behind-the-scenes industry perspectives, anchored by a veteran host and a stable cast of guests from major festivals, studios, and repertory cinemas, making it a valuable source for listen... more
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