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FilmWeek: ‘Supergirl,’ ‘The Invite,’ ‘Jackass: Best and Last' and more! Jun 25, 2026

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The topic:

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

The films:

Supergirl Wide Release

The Invite In Select Theaters|Expands Wide July 10

Jackass: Best and Last Wide Release

Lucky Strike Wide Release

Coroner to the Stars Laemmle Glendale|Available on Digital & VOD July 14

Peter Asher: Everywhere Man Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle NoHo

Animals in War Available on Digital & VOD|Streaming on Film Movement Plus

Maddie's Secret In Select Theaters

Woody Guthrie and The Ghost of Tom Joad Today Streaming on PBS SoCal

The critics:

Lael Loewenstein, film critic for LAist, and Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor

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Feature: Interview with musician and producer, Peter Asher, the focus of a new documentary Jun 25, 2026

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The topic:

The new documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man shines a spotlight on the man behind some of America's most famous singer-songwriters.

The man: Asher started as a performer himself in the 60s pop duo Peter and Gordon. Despite some hit songs, Asher decided to step off the stage and became a producer and manager for acts including James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Carole King, just to name a few.

The documentary: The new documentary chronicling Asher's life is directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine. The film includes exclusive interviews with Asher.

You can see Peter Asher: Everywhere Man at the Laemmle Royal in West LA and the Laemmle NoHo in North Hollywood.

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FilmWeek: ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ ‘Girls Like Girls,’ and more! Jun 19, 2026

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The topic:

Austin Cross and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Manuel Betancourt, and Katie Walsh review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

The films:

Toy Story 5Wide Release

The Death of Robin Hood Wide Release

Girls Like GirlsWide Release

Leviticus In Select Theaters

EnongoStreaming on Indie Pix Unlimited

Rose of Nevada Landmark Nuart [West LA]

She's the He Laemmle Glendale|Lumiere Music Hall [West LA]

Burt Available on Digital & VOD

Color BookLandmark Pasadena Playhouse|Streaming on Netflix

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Feature: The film Burt tells an unconventional story of fatherhood and Parkinson’s Jun 19, 2026

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The topic:

The new film Burt tells the story of Burt Berger, a 69-year-old musician in LA living with Parkinson's who reconnects with an adult son he never knew he had. The film was shot over seven days in Los Angeles on a micro-budget of $7,000.

A personal story: Director and co-writer of the film, Joe Burke’s own father is living with Parkinson’s. A portion of the proceeds will go to Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles.

Where to watch: Burt is available on VOD on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Guest:

Joe Burke, co-writer and director of the film Burt

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FilmWeek: ‘Disclosure Day,’ ‘Jinsei,’ ‘The Furious,’ and more! Jun 12, 2026

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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

The Furious, In Select Theaters

The Little Sister, Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]

I am Frankelda, Laemmle Glendale & Streaming on Netflix

Stop! That! Train!, Wide Release

Boy George & Culture Club, Available on Digital & VOD

Underland, Laemmle Glendale

This Tempting Madness, Available on Digital & VOD

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Feature: Documentary Magazine’s list of the 25 Greatest Docs from the 21st Century Jun 12, 2026

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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 documentary filmmakers and producers, critics, programmers, and academics, asking them to name three documentaries they deemed the “greatest.” Each documentary had to be released after January 1, 2000.

Notable picks: Joshua Oppenheimer’s The Act of Killing (2012) sits in the number spot, garnering the most votes. Other films that made the list include No Other Land (2024), the most recent release on the list, and The Gleaners and I (2000), the oldest release.

Guest: Manuel Betancourt, film critic for LAist and assistant editor of Documentary Magazine. He also contributes regularly to Variety and The AV Club

Check out Documentary’s full list here.

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FilmWeek: ‘Masters of the Universe,’ ‘Renoir,’ ‘Scary Movie,’ and more! Jun 05, 2026

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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, Wide Release
Carolina Caroline, In Select Theaters
The Currents, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
Time and Water, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Glendale
Office Romance, Streaming on Netflix
Savage House, Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle Town Center [Encino]|The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana]
Chum, Laemmle Glendale|Available on VOD

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Feature: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures May 29, 2026

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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, or did she use it to her advantage? Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in-between.

The exhibit: In honor of what would be her 100th birthday, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures attempts to portray Monroe as she was with their exhibition Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon. The exhibition displays Monroe’s most famous costumes and other paraphernalia from her most iconic films as well as personal items that may help reveal the woman behind the camera.

Details: The exhibition opens May 31st and will run through February 28, 2027. You can find more information here.

The guest: Sophia Serrano, associate curator for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures who curated the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition.

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FilmWeek: ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Power Ballad,’ ‘The Breadwinner,’ and more! May 29, 2026

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy LemireandWade Major, along with guest critic William Bibbianireview this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

The films:

Backrooms, Wide Release

Power Ballad, In Select Theaters| Expands wide June 5

Pressure, Wide Release

The Last Viking, Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Available on digital & VOD

Propeller One-Way Night Coach, Streaming on Apple TV+

Ask E. Jean, Landmark Nuart [West LA]

Been Here Stay Here, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]|Laemmle Glendale

Rafa, Streaming on Netflix

The Breadwinner, Wide Release

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FilmWeek: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ ‘I Love Boosters,’ ‘Passenger’ and more! May 22, 2026

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Lael Loewenstein and Maureen Lee Lenker review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

The Films:

Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, Wide Release

Tuner, AMC Grove & AMC Century City|Expands May 29

I Love Boosters, Wide Release

Passenger, Wide Release

Ladies First, Streaming on Netflix

Saccharine, In Select Theaters

The Travel Companion, Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills]

Diamonds, Laemmle Royal [West LA]

Magic Hour, Landmark Nuart [West LA]

Stolen Kingdom, Laemele Glendale|Available on Digital & VOD Jun 16

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