Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"The Nun" in wide release
"Peppermint" in wide release
"Sierra Burgess Is A Loser" streaming on Netflix
"City of Joy" streaming on Netflix
"God Bless the Broken Road" in wide release
"Next Gen" streaming on Netflix
"Kusama: Infinity" at Nuart Theatre
"Diane" at Arena Cinelounge Sunset
"The Apparition" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre & Regal Edwards Westpark (Irvine)
"Age of Summer" at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center
"Cold Skin" at Arena Cinelounge Sunset
CRITICS HITS
Tim: "Sierra Burgess Is A Loser" & "Kusama: Infinity"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Pk_Eq4BUc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8mdIB1WxHI&t=26s
Lael: "City of Joy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNy0MG_iy0Y
MIXED FEELINGS
Tim: "Peppermint"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdL70wkf_H0
Lael: "Age of Summer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8rE-hzBKvQ
MISSES
Tim: "Next Gen" & "The Apparition"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf3ALGKgpGU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP65k2VQAnw
Lael: "The Nun"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzD9zGcUNrw
Guests:
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets
Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic; she tweets