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Animation has been a major player in Hollywood, with companies like DreamWorks and Disney having made some of their most acclaimed works here in the Golden State. However, a new report has found that recent high-grossing animated films are being made outside of Hollywood. Examples mentioned include Moana, with the original film being made in Hollywood, but its sequel having been made in Vancouver. The study was co-authored by the Animation Guild, BRIC Foundation and Titmouse Foundation in partnership with CVL Economics. Today on FilmWeek, we’re joined by CVL Economics founding partner Adam Fowler, the Animation Guild executive board member Jason Mayer, and LAist chief animation critic Charles Solomon.

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Warfare Wide Release The Amateur Wide Release King of Kings In Select Theaters One to One: John & Yoko In Select Theaters | Expands April 18th Neil Young: Costal In Select Theaters April 17 [One-Day Only] Pets Streaming on Disney+ Kaiju No. 8 Mission Recon In Select Theaters [Three-Day Event: April 13, 14 and 16] Not Just A Goof Streaming on Disney+

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine, Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly and Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire TV Shows: Lazarus (Adult Swim) Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu) The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Devil May Cry (Netflix) Pulse (Netflix) Bosch: Legacy (Amazon Prime Video)

Send us a textFeelings of rejection can have a major impact on us. Some peoples' greatest fear is being rejected by those they love and value. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to deal with rejection. Books we talked about: The Ins & Out of Rejection by Charles Solomon: https://amzn.to/3PMei6D #fyp #foryou #rejection #forgiveness #jesus

FilmWeek: 'Companion,' 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,' 'Dog Man,' and More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Lael Loewenstein, and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Companion Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Dog Man You're Cordially Invited Love Me Valiant One Lucca's World Oscar Animated Shorts *Only one film (Wander to Wonder) is available online; all the animated shorts will be bundled up in a limited theatrical release starting February 14* Beautiful Men In the Shadow of the Cypress Magic Candies Wander to Wonder Yuck!

FilmWeek: 'Kraven the Hunter,' 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,' 'Nickel Boys,' and More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. Kraven the Hunter Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl September 5 Nickel Boys The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Oh, Canada The Last Showgirl The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Carry-On Endless Summer Syndrome

FilmWeek: 'Moana 2,' 'Queer,' 'Maria,' 'That Christmas,' and More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. Moana 2 Queer Maria The Seed of the Sacred Fig Ernest Cole: Lost and Found Porcelain War That Christmas Queens (Reinas)

FilmWeek: 'Gladiator II,' 'Wicked,' 'Joy,' 'Spellbound,' and More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Amy Nicholson, and Claudia Puig reviewthe latest releases on FilmWeek. Gladiator II Wicked Flow Joy Spellbound Agent of Happiness The Merry Gentlemen The Glassworker

FilmWeek: 'Red One,' 'Elton John: Never Too Late,' 'Daruma,' and More Larry Mantle and FilmWeek critics Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek. Red One All We Imagine as Light Elton John: Never Too Late Bird The World According to Alle Willis Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes Ghost Cat Anzu Daruma Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy Night Is Not Eternal Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom The Lost Children

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Megalopolis  Wide Release The Wild Robot Wide Release Saturday Night AMC Burbank 16 + AMC Burbank Town Center 6 | Expands October 11th  Lee In Select Theaters  Sleep Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] + Available on VOD Amber Alert Laemmle Royal [West LA] Rez Bell Streaming on Netflix Girls Will Be Girls Landmark's Nuart Theatre [West LA] | Expands October 4th to Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]  All Shall Be Well Laemmle Royal [West LA] Haunted Heart Laemmle Monica Center [Santa Monica] + Available on VOD

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

It is a cool and awesome week on the show as we rue the fact that we got two candidates for Anecdote of the Year last week and then a whole lotta duds this week. But that's ok! We have a ton of fun with Aiden's three appearances on the show, we beg for a Second Chance for Will, and Jeopardy! gets its own "Hot Priest". Plus, we continue our investigation into Jeopardy's increasing horniness, we go deep on Fantasia, and Emily claims the ultimate triumph: a successful Blind Final Jeopardy guess at home. Please follow the show on Instagram at @whatisajeopardypodcast and on Twitter at @jeopardypodcast for more news and updates about the show. SOURCE: Los Angeles Times: "Fantastic 'Fantasia': Disney Channel Takes a Look at Walt's Great Experiment in Animation" by Charles Solomon. Special thank you to The Jeopardy! Fan and J-Archive. This episode was produced by Producer Dan. Music by Nate Heller. Art by Max Wittert.

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Never Let Go Wide Release A Different Man In Select Theaters Transformers One Wide Release The Substance In Select Theaters Wolfs In Select Theaters | Streaming on Apple TV+ September 27th  In The Summers Laemmle RoyalAll Happy Families Laemmle Royal Who's Afraid of Nathan Law Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Streaming on PBS Monday, September 23rdOmni Loop Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]A Mistake Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] Dan Da Dan: The First Encounter In Select Theaters

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.   “Trap” Wide Release “Kneecap” In Select Theaters “The Instigators'' In Select Theaters | Streaming on Apple TV+ August 9th  “Harold and the Purple Crayon” Wide Release “Sebastian” Landmark Sunset “COUP!” In Select Theaters “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” Streaming on HBO Max “Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie” Streaming on Netflix  “Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande” Laemmle Santa Monica on Wednesday August 7th | Laemmle NoHo on Thursday August 8th 

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, Andy Klein, and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Maxxxine” Wide Release “Despicable Me 4” Wide Release “Kill” In Select Theaters “Escape” CGV Buena Park 8 [Buena Park] + CGV Cinemas LA [Koreatown] “June Zero” In Select Theaters “The Imaginary” Streaming on Netflix “The Secret Art of Human Flight” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood] “A Man of Reason” Available on VOD [Tuesday] July 9th “The Mandela Effect Phenomenon” Available on VOD Platforms [Tuesday] July 9th "Blue Lock: Episode Nagi” In Select Theaters “Boneyard” Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall [Beverly Hills] “Confessions of a Good Samaritan” Laemmle Royal [West LA] [Wednesday] July 10 | Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood] [Thursday] July 11th | Expands to Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] July 12th “Exposure” VOD [Tuesday] July 9 “Seven Samurai [4K, 70th Anniversary Re-Release]” One Night Only at The Egyptian [Sunday] July 7th | Expanding to Laemmle Royal [West LA] [next Friday] July 12

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, Andy Klein, and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Wide Release “The Garfield Movie” Wide Release “Hit Man”   Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Streaming on Netflix June 7 “Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle” Wide Release “The Beach Boys” Streaming on Disney+ “Queen of the Deuce” Streaming on Amazon and Apple TV+ “Atlas” Streaming on Netflix “Taking Venice” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] | Laemmle Town Center [Encino] “Sight” Wide Release 

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon  review this weekend's new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” Wide Release  “Abigail” Wide Release  “Spy x Family Code: White” Wide Release  “We Grown Now” Cinemark Baldwin Hills [Crenshaw] & XD, AMC Century City 15 [Century City] “Tiger”  Streaming on Disney +  “Kung Fu Panda 4” Wide Release & VOD “Dusk for a Hitman” VOD “The People's Joker” Vidiots April 19 & 20 | The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]  19-25 | The Frida Cinema [Santa Ana] April 19-25 “City Hunter” Streaming on Netflix April 25th  “Hard Miles” Wide Release

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon  review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Charles Solomon, and Andy Klein review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Knox Goes Away” In Select Theaters  “American Dreamer” Laemmle's Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] + Town Center 5 [Encino]|Available on VOD Platforms “Demon Slayer: To The Hashira Training” In Select Theaters “Irish Wish” Streaming on Netflix “The Animal Kingdom” The Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]|Available on VOD Platforms “Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (Re-Release)” In Select Theaters For Two Days Only On March 17th & March 20th “French Girl” Regal Long Beach [Long Beach] | Available on VOD Platforms March 19th “The Prank” In Select Theaters “Snack Shack” In Select Theaters “Exhuma” In Select Theaters “Hundreds of Beavers” Laemmle Royal [West LA] + Laemmle Glendale [Glendale]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:   “Argylle” In Wide Release“Orion and the Dark” Streaming On Netflix“The Promised Land” In Select Theaters“Paprika” In Select Theaters For One Night Only Feb. 7th“Perfect Days” AMC Century City 15 On Feb. 7th | Expands To Select Theaters Feb. 16th“Dario Argento: Panico” Streaming On Shudder“Totem” Laemmle Glendale“The Tiger's Apprentice” Streaming On Paramount+“How To Have Sex” Alamo Drafthouse DTLA“Departing Seniors” Laemmle Glendale + Available on VOD“She Is Conann” Alamo Drafthouse DTLA + Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “I.S.S.” Wide Release“The Kitchen” Streaming on Netflix“The End We Start From” In Select Theaters“Maboroshi” Streaming on Netflix“Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” One Show At The Egyptian [Hollywood] Jan. 21st | Los Feliz 3 on Jan 25th“Which Brings Me To You” In Select Theaters“Inshallah A Boy” Laemmle Glendale“Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Re-Release)”In Select Theaters Three Days Only“Bye Bye Tiberias” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Manuel Betancourt, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Wide Release“All Of Us Strangers” Landmark Theater Sunset [Hollywood] + AMC Century City 15 [Century City] | Expands Jan. 5th “Migration” Wide Release“The Iron Claw” Wide Release“The Color Purple” Wide Release“Ferrari” Wide Release Dec. 25th“The Teachers' Lounge” Laemmle Royal [West LA] Dec. 25th“Society of the Snow” In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix Jan. 4th“Anyone But You” Wide Release“Time Bomb Y2k” Streaming on Max Dec. 30th“Memory” AMC Century City 15 [Century City]“The Boys In The Boat” Wide Release Dec. 24th 

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Poor Things” Select Theaters“RENAISSANCE: A Film by BEYONCE” Wide Release“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” Bay Theater [Pacific Palisades]|Streaming on Netflix December 15th“Concrete Utopia” In Select Theaters“Origin” AMC Century City 15 [Century City] for one week | Opens wider Jan. 2024“Fast Charlie” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monia]| Available on VOD“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever” Streaming on Disney+“The Peasants” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“The Canterville Ghost” Available on VOD

With so many different organizations giving out best of honors, it's sometimes difficult for film lovers to parse what they all mean. One of those organizations is the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) who this weekend will meet in-person for the first time since 2019 to decide on the best performances and films of the year. Today, Larry sits down with FilmWeek critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon to understand the LAFCA decision making process, the similarities between the various award organizations, and to discuss the contemporary influence of film criticism.

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Amy Nicholson, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Napoleon” Wide Release“Wish” Wide Release“Maestro” The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood + The Landmark Westwood“American Symphony” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] Nov. 24th “Leave The World Behind” In Select Theaters“The Boy and the Heron” Multiple AMC Locations | Wide Release Dec. 8th “Fallen Leaves” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“They Shot The Piano Player” Laemmle Royal [West LA] On Nov. 24th “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” Laemmle Royal [West LA]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Amy Nicholson, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Wide Release“Trolls Band Together” Wide Release“Next Goal Wins” Wide Release“Dream Scenario” In Select Theaters“May December” In Select Theaters“Leo” Streaming on Netflix November 21st“Saltburn” In Select AMC Theaters | Wide on November 22nd“The Disappearance of Shere Hite” AMC Burbank 16“The Stones and Brian Jones” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Available on AppleTV+“A Still Small Voice” Laemmle Royal [West LA]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:   “The Marsh King's Daughter” Wide Release“Fingernails” Select Theaters & Streaming on AppleTV+“Rustin” In Select Theaters & Streaming on Netflix Nov. 17th“The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” Multiple AMC Locations“Four Daughters” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“What Happens Later” Select Theaters“Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning” Select Theaters Nov. 8th & 9th“Quiz Lady” Streaming on Hulu“Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” Laemmle Royal [West LA]“The Stones and Brian Jones” One Night Only, Laemmle Theaters Nov. 7th 

In the first half of this week's FilmWeek Feature, Larry sits down with LAist film critic and animation expert Charles Solomon to examine how Japanese animation portrays girls and young women — and how that might differ from Western animation. Afterwards, Larry speaks with Variety's Executive Editor of Film & Media Tatiana Siegel about the ongoing complications both on the screen and behind the scenes for Marvel Studios.

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger. Also on the show, radio's wartime role; testing bargain burgers for food friday; FilmWeek: ‘Fingernails,' ‘Four Daughters,' ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project' and more. Cedar Fair And Six Flags Will Merge To Create A Playtime Powerhouse (00:17) The Role Radio Plays In Times Of War (15:48) Are Bargain Burgers Better? We Put The $6 Smash Hit Smashburger To The Test (35:13) FilmWeek: ‘Fingernails,' ‘Four Daughters,' ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project' And More (51:29) FilmWeek Feature: The Depiction Of Girls And Young Women In Anime with Charles Solomon (01:22:33) FilmWeek Feature: The Future of Marvel With Variety Editor Tatiana Siegel (01:32:33)

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Camposaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Camposaurus-Episode-466/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Camposaurus, not to be confused with the ornithopod Camptosaurus. Camposaurus was a small coelophysid dinosaur that lived in the Late Triassic in what is now Arizona.In dinosaur news this week:Steve Brusatte shared his experience being the paleontology consultant for Jurassic World: DominionInternationally respected critic and historian of animation Charles Solomon talked about animation and paleontology in film including "From the Big Bang to Tuesday Morning"A panel of scientists discussed colonialism in vertebrae paleontologyThe characteristic dinosaur death pose is only regularly seen in non-avian theropodsA new Triceratops specimen seems to have "rhizoetching" trace fossils from plant roots and/or fungusA femur from an apatosaurine (possibly Apatosaurus) seems to have a new pathology called osteochondritis dissecansWhy Dinosaurs? is premiering in Hollywood This episode is brought to you by Mini Museum. They curate billions of years of science and history into collections that can fit on your shelf! Explore dozens of unique specimens (including dinosaur fossils) at minimuseum.com and use code IKNOWDINO for 10% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Wide Release“Anatomy of a Fall” Select Theaters“The Mission” Select Theaters“Story Ave” Select Theaters“My Love Affair With Marriage” Select Theaters“Dear David” Select Theaters and Video on Demand“Joan Baez: I Am Noise“ Select Theaters“Mister Organ” Select TheatersAnimation is Film Festival October 18th - 22nd

In this episode, Minister Paula talks with Minister Terri McFaddin-Solomon. Minister Terri is a Jesus-Lover, ordained minister, author of four books, and a two-time Grammy-winning songwriter. She holds a Master's degree in Theology from Fuller Seminary, studied at American Jewish University, and teaches at two Bible Colleges. She is also a certified chaplain. Terri is in love with her husband Charles Solomon. They reside in Southern California. Her greatest joy is her children and grandchildren who love and serve Jesus Christ. You are in for a treat as you listen to her minister about the Seven Pillars of Wisdom! “If you want the quality of life, if you want the quanity of life you must follow Godly wisdom.” Terri McFaddin Solomon Connect with Minister Terri •Website: https://www.terribooksandblogs.org/ •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terri.m.solomon?mibextid=LQQJ4d •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@apassionateheart?si=loEhZIoyl-Ie6ptu •Purchase Books on Amazon: The Fallen Stone: Purpose is often found at rock bottom https://a.co/d/igxUszP Only A Woman https://a.co/d/dcwVtmO Sapphires and Other Precious Jewels: Discover and Celebrate the Beauty of Women of African Descent https://a.co/d/23ETo1u

FilmWeek: ‘The Creator,' ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie,' ‘Man on the Run,' “Fair Play” And More   Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Charles Solomon, and Wade Major review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:   “The Creator” Wide Release “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Wide Release “Man on the Run” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “Fair Play” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica], Laemmle Town Center [Encino], and Laemmle NoHo [North Hollywood]|Streaming on Netflix October 6 [Next Friday] “The Kill Room” In Select Theaters “Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation” Streaming on Crunchy Roll “Farewell My Concubine” Nuart Theater [West LA] “The Re-Education of Molly Singer” Lumiere Music Hall [Beverly Hills] “Reptile” Streaming on Netflix “Into the Weeds” In Select Theaters October 8 [Tuesday]

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. We also hear from our critic Peter Rainer to tell us about his favorite films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. “A Haunting In Venice” Wide Release “Dumb Money” In Select Theaters “The Inventor” In Select Theaters “Carpet Cowboys” Brain Dead Studios [Fairfax District] “The Retirement Plan” In Select Theaters “Cassandro” In Select Theaters; Streaming on Prime Video Starting September 22 “Outlaw Johnny Black” In Select Theaters “Love At First Sight” Streaming on Netflix “The Mountain” Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Laemmle Glendale

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Manuel Betancourt and Charles Solomon  review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. “Blue Beetle” Wide Release “Strays” Wide Release “Aurora's Sunrise” Laemmle Glendale “The Eternal Memory” Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino] “Dead Shot” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “The Monkey King” Streaming on Netflix “Madeleine Collins” Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino] “Landscape With Invisible Hand” In Select Theaters “Grave Of The Fireflies” American Cinematheque [Los Feliz] “The Adults” In Select Theaters

Ghibli Fest 2023, a yearly re-screening of Studio Ghibli films, may have kicked off back in March but it's upcoming re-release has historical significance. That being the 1997 film “Princess Mononoke,” a film that was renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's first, global box office hit, making close $200 million. It's domestic and global success at the time was unmatched… up until the 2001 film “Spirited Away.” Fans revisiting these features comes at a time where Miyazaki reaches the next chapter in his storytelling, with his final film “The Boy and the Heron” having released in Japan in July. No official release date globally has been announced, but North America will be blessed with a screening as the Toronto International Film Festival opens its festivities with Miyazaki's last film as a director. Today on AirTalk, we talk about Studio Ghibli's growth in the global box office, Hayao Miyazaki's role in that, and the legendary filmmaker's legacy. Joining guest host Austin Cross is LAist & Animation Scoop film critic Charles Solomon, and Steve Alpert, former overseas promotion manager for Studio Ghibli.

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Manuel Betancourt and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. They also revisit the box-office hit "Barbie" as it goes into its second weekend in theaters still dominating ticket-sales.  “Haunted Mansion” Wide Release “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” Wide Release “War Pony” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Available on Demand “The Unknown Country” Landmark's Nuart Theater [West LA] “The First Slam Dunk” In Select Theaters  “Bobi Wine: The People's President” Laemmle Royal[West LA] “Justice League: Warworld” Available on DVD and Digital “The Mistress” Laemmle Glendale & Available on VOD “Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir The Movie” Bay Theater [Pacific Palisades] & Streaming on Netflix  “Barbie” Wide Release

FilmWeek: ‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny,' ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,' ‘Every Body,' And More (0:15) Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.   “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Wide Release “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” Wide Release “WHAM!” Streaming on Netflix July 5 “Revoir Paris” Laemmle Royal [West LA] “Nimona” Streaming on Netflix “Every Body” In Select Theaters “In The Company Of Rose” Laemmle Royal [West LA]; Available on Amazon & Apple TV “Prisoner's Daughter” In Select Theaters “Give Me An A” Available on VOD “2001: A Space Odyssey” 4k Restoration Landmark's Nuart Theater [West LA]   FilmWeek Feature: The Academy Museum Podcast Preview (31:48) The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and LAist Studios have teamed up for a multi-season audio series that examines the myriad of stories of our cinematic history. Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and a MacArthur Fellow, hosts the series. The second season, entitled “Close Up on Casting: The Hidden Role of Casting in Film History,” explores the immense influence that casting directors can have on the success of a film and the career trajectories of actors. Episodes include revelatory interviews and in-depth conversations with OscarⓇ winners, film artists, industry leaders, activists, journalists, and scholars, as well as archival audio and other exclusive content that will only be accessible through the podcast. Larry speaks with Jacqueline Stewart about the podcast and this season's focus on the importance of casting directors in the industry.  Season 2 premiered on June 15th and will drop weekly episodes through July 20th. Episodes 1 through 3 are available now, wherever you get your podcasts. 

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Asteroid City,' ‘Elemental,' ‘The Flash,' And More (0:15) “Asteroid City” Wide Release  “Elemental” Wide Release “The Flash” Wide Release “The Blackening” Wide Release  “Stan Lee” Streaming on Disney+ “Blue Jean” Landmark's Nuart Theater[West LA] “Lonely Castle In The Mirror” In Select Theaters “Surrounded” Available on Digital “Black Clover: Sword Of Wizard King” Streaming on Netflix “Extraction 2” Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades] and Streaming on Netflix “Anchorage” Laemmle NoHo 7[North Hollywood] “Pretty Red Dress” Available on DOD format Austin Cross's Interview With Eva Longoria About FLAMIN' HOT (31:49)  If you hit up any grocery store snack aisle, you will find products with a ‘flamin hot' version. It is a quintessential flavor to our modern snack options. And it all started with one snack: Cheetos. The origin story of the creators of this popular snack is Eva Longoria's directorial debut, “Flamin' Hot.” She's best known as the character Gabrielle Solis on “Desperate Housewives” and she sits down with Austin Cross about her latest work and the Southern California story that inspired it.