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FilmWeek: ‘Mother Mary,’ ‘Steal This Story, Please!,’ ‘Lorne,’ and more! Apr 17, 2026

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

Films:

Mother Mary, In Select Theaters

Balls Up, Streaming on Prime Video

Steal This Story, Please!, Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Royal & Art Theatre Long Beach

Lorne, Wide Release

Normal, Wide Release

Erupcja, Landmark Nuart Theater [West LA]

Changing Lanes, In Select Laemmle Theaters

Mabel, Available on Digital & VOD

Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience, Streaming on select platforms

A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, Streaming on Netflix

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Feature: A new book tells the story behind Hitler’s efforts to infiltrate Hollywood Apr 10, 2026

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During World War II, Hitler recognized the power that Hollywood held as a tool for propaganda. So much so that he sent Nazi agents to L.A. to infiltrate the studios. In his new book, Hollywood vs. Nazis: How the Movie Studios Took on Nazis Infiltrating Los Angeles, author Michael Benson, tells the story of how one entertainment lawyer spearheaded the defense against Hitler’s pro-Nazi propaganda in Hollywood. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Benson about his book and this interesting intersection in movie history.

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FilmWeek: ‘You, Me, & Tuscany,’ ‘Exit 8,’ ‘The Christophers,’ and more! Apr 10, 2026

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Beandrea July, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

You, Me & TuscanyWide Release

Exit 8In Select Theaters

The Christophers AMC Century City|Expands to Select Theaters April 17 [Next Fri]

HamletIn Select Theaters

Faces of DeathWide Release

The Stranger In Select Laemmle Theaters

ChaO In Select Theaters

The Blue Trail Lumiere Cinema Hall [West LA] Apr. 10-12

Birth of the Black UnderworldLaemmle NoHo

OutcomeAlamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|IPIC Theaters [Westwood]|Available to Stream on Apple TV+

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FilmWeek: ‘The Drama,’ ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ ‘Palestine ‘36,’ and more! Apr 03, 2026

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Beandrea July and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

The Drama Wide Release

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Wide Release

Fantasy Life In Select Theaters

The Addiction of Hope Available on VOD & Digital

Our Hero, Balthazar In Select Theaters

Kontinental ‘25 Laemmle Royal [West LA]

John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office The Philosophical Research Society & Brain Dead Studios

Palestine ‘36 In Select Theaters

White With Fear Streaming on the PBS app

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Feature: The American Cinematheque Podcast asks filmmakers what movies have stuck with them Apr 03, 2026

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The American Cinematheque, L.A.’s nonprofit film and culture organization, is best known for their curated screenings of cult classic films, filmmaker retrospectives, and festivals like Bleak Week and Beyond Fest. Now, through a new podcast, they are putting actors and filmmakers’ film taste to the test. Every week, artistic director Grant Moninger sits down with a director, actor, or screenwriter and asks them to put together their “perfect” film festival line-up, reflecting on the movies that made an impact on their lives. This week on FilmWeek, Grant Moninger joins Larry to talk about the podcast, his work as AC artistic director, and what programming American Cinematheque has coming up.

“The American Cinematheque Podcast” releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein.

FilmWeek: ‘They Will Kill You,’ ‘Forbidden Fruits,’ ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,’ and more! Mar 27, 2026

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Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

They Will Kill YouWide Release

Forbidden FruitsWide Release

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Streaming on Hulu

Marc by Sofia In Select Theaters

The AI Doc: Or How I Became An ApocaloptimistIn Select Theaters

AlphaIn Select Theaters

Holy Days In Select Theaters

BTS: The Return Streaming on Netflix

Refuge Available on Digital & VOD

Wardriver Available on Digital & VOD

Feature: What makes a good book to movie adaptation? Mar 27, 2026

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Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new space blockbuster, reached number one at the Box Office last weekend. It’s the second successful book-to-screen adaptation for author Andy Weir, best known for his novel The Martian which also got a movie adaptation in 2015 starring Matt Damon. Weir helped write the screenplays for both films, which could be part of their positive reception. But, turning a book into a well-received film is no small feat, even if you have the author at the helm. Obviously, a two hour movie cannot fit everything included in a 500 plus page book. A while back, LAist host Austin Cross spoke with FilmWeek critic Tim Cogshell on AirTalk about what makes a good book-to-film adaptation. Listeners also called in to share the movies they thought adapted their source material well and the ones that got it all wrong.

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FilmWeek: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,’ ‘My Father's Shadow,’ and more! Mar 20, 2026

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

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FilmWeek: 2026 Oscar Preview! Mar 13, 2026

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It’s the annual FilmWeek Oscar Preview! AirTalk host Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics will take us through the major races and rundown the likely winners and where we might see some surprises. Grab your popcorn and join us for this annual favorite.

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Feature: A new book explores the legacy of Joan Crawford Mar 06, 2026

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For a renowned Hollywood icon, there remains a mysteriousness to actress Joan Crawford, which is and always was part of her appeal. But in a new biography, author and film historian Scott Eyman attempts to know the woman behind the screen persona and Hollywood gossip. Through newly discovered archives and interviews with family and friends, Eyman pulls back the layers on one of films’ greatest actresses. On FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Scott Eyman about his new book Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face.

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