Weekend Film Reviews
660 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 149 ratingsThe best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Abigail,’ ‘We Grown Now,’ ‘The People’s Joker’
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases include Abigail, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, We Grown Now, and The People's Joker. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel Breakfast All Day, and Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX-TV in Kansas City and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Civil War,’ ‘In Flames, ‘Sting’
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases include Civil War, In Flames, Sting, and Sasquatch Sunset. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, a film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture, and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed.
Weekend film reviews: ‘La Bête,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ ‘Girls State’
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are La Bête, Monkey Man, Girls State, and Música. Weighing in are Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times, and Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Wicked Little Letters’
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, La Chimera, The Shadowless Tower, and Wicked Little Letters. Weighing in are Alonso Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of the podcast Linoleum Knife.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Shirley’
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Shirley, The American Society of Magical Negroes, and Carol Doda Topless at the Condor. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX 4 News in Kansas City, and Monica Castillo, freelance film critic and senior film programmer at the Jacob Burns Film Center.
Weekend film reviews: ‘One Life,’ ‘Arthur the King,’ ‘Little Wing’
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases include Arthur the King, One Life, The Animal Kingdom, and Little Wing. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the podcasts Canceled Too Soon and Critically Acclaimed, and Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases include Kung Fu Panda 4, Love Lies Bleeding, and American Dreamer. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel Breakfast All Day, and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed. They also predict who will take home Oscars for Best Picture and Best Actress.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Dune: Part 2,’ ‘Spaceman,’ ‘Shayda’
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases are Dune: Part 2, Spaceman, Shayda, and Problemista. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, film critic for NY Magazine and Vulture, and Tim Grierson, Senior U.S. Critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Drive-Away Dolls,’ About 'Dry Grasses’
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases include Drive-Away Dolls, About Dry Grasses, Perfect Days, and Io Capitano. Weighing in are Alonso Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of the movie podcast Linoleum Knife.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ ‘Madame Web’
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are Bob Marley: One Love, Madame Web, Drift, and This is Me … Now. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, film critic at Fox 4 News and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association, and Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times.
Weekend film reviews: ‘The Taste of Things,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include The Taste of Things, Lisa Frankenstein, Skeletons in the Closet, and Suncoast. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the podcast Canceled Too Soon and The Critically Acclaimed Network, and Monica Castillo, freelance film critic and senior film programmer at the Jacob Burns Film Center.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Argylle,’ ‘How to Have Sex’
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutesCritics review the latest film releases: “Argylle,” “How to Have Sex,” “Scrambled,” and “Orion and The Dark.”
Weekend film reviews: ‘Miller’s Girl,’ ‘Tótem,’ ‘The Breaking Ice’
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases include Miller's Girl, Tótem, The Breaking Ice, and The Sweet East. Weighing in are Christy Lemire and Alonso Duralde, co-hosts of the YouTube channel Breakfast All Day.
Weekend film reviews: ‘I.S.S.,’ ‘The Kitchen,’ ‘Founder’s Day’
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases are I.S.S., The End We Start From, The Kitchen, and Founder’s Day. Weighing in are Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service, the Los Angeles Times, and The Wrap; and William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the podcast Canceled Too Soon and The Critically Acclaimed Network.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘The Beekeeper,’ ‘The Settlers’
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases are Mean Girls, The Beekeeper, The Settlers, and The Book of Clarence. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, film critic at Fox 4 News and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association, and Alison Willmore, film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Night Swim,’ ‘Occupied City,’ ‘Good Grief’
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include Night Swim, Occupied City, All of Us Strangers, and Good Grief. Weighing in are Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed, and Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ ‘Ferrari’
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases are Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, The Iron Claw, Ferrari, and The Color Purple. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network, and Shawn Edwards, a journalist for FOX 4 News in Kansas City.
Weekend film reviews: ‘The Zone of Interest,’ ‘American Fiction’
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are The Zone of Interest, American Fiction, Wonka, and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie, and Alison Willmore, film critic for NY Magazine and Vulture.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Origin,’ ‘Waitress’
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are Poor Things, The Boy and the Heron, Origin, and Waitress. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day,” and Alonso Duralde, co-host of “Breakfast All Day.”
Weekend film reviews: ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ ‘Eileen,’ ‘Silent Night’
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutesThe newest film releases include Godzilla Minus One, Eileen, Silent Night, and Candy Cane Lane. Weighing in are Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times, and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Napoleon,’ ‘Wish,’ ‘Maestro’
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include Napoleon, Wish, Maestro, American Symphony, and Good Burger 2. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network, and Shawn Edwards, journalist for FOX 4 News in Kansas City, Missouri.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Next Goal Wins,’ ‘May December,’ ‘Saltburn’
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Next Goal Wins, Fallen Leaves, May December, and Saltburn. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie, and Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for The New York Times.
Weekend film reviews: ‘The Marvels,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesCritics review the latest film releases: “The Marvels,” “Dream Scenario,” “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” “A Still Small Voice.”
Weekend film reviews: ‘Priscilla,’ ‘The Killer,’ ‘Rustin’
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include Priscilla, The Killer, What Happens Later, and Rustin. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day,” and Alonso Duralde, film critic and co-host of movie podcast Linoleum Knife.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s,’ ‘Pain Hustlers’
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases are Five Nights at Freddy's, Pain Hustlers, The Holdovers, and Fingernails. Weighing in are Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times, and Shawn Edwards, film critic at Fox 4 News and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘The Persian Version’
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesThe latest film releases are Killers of the Flower Moon, The Persian Version, More Than Ever, and Divinity. Weighing in are Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast “Critically Acclaimed,” and Carlos Aguilar, film reviewer for the Los Angeles Times and AV Club.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘Silver Dollar Road’
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases include Anatomy of a Fall, My Love Affair with Marriage, Silver Dollar Road, and The Mission. Weighing in are Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times, and Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX-TV in Kansas City.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Exorcist: Believer,’ ‘Cat Person,’ ‘Royal Hotel’
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include The Exorcist: Believer, Cat Person, The Royal Hotel, and Dicks: The Musical. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen Daily, and Allison Willmore, film critic at New York Magazine and Vulture.
Weekend film reviews: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Saw X,’ ‘Fair Play’
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases include The Creator, Saw X, Fair Play, and Dumb Money. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day, and Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for The New York Times.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Flora and Son,’ ‘Invisible Beauty’
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases include “Flora and Son,” “Invisible Beauty,” and “The Origin of Evil.” Plus, “Stop Making Sense” is re-released in 4K IMAX. Hear reviews from Alonso Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of movie podcast Linoleum Knife.
Weekend film reviews: ‘A Haunting in Venice,’ ‘Cassandro’
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesThe latest film releases include “A Haunting In Venice,” “Cassandro,” “Rotting In The Sun,” and “A Million Miles Away.” Hear from Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times; and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast “Critically Acclaimed.”
Weekend film reviews: ‘Scrapper,’ ‘El Conde,’ ‘The Nun II’
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutesThe latest film releases are “Scrapper,” “El Conde,” “The Nun II,” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.” Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day,” and William Bibbiani, film critic for the Wrap and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Equalizer 3,’ ‘Goldfish,’ ‘Good Mother’
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include “The Equalizer 3,” “Goldfish,” “The Good Mother,” “Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose.” Weighing in are Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service, the Los Angeles Times, and The Wrap; and Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX-TV in Kansas City.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Gran Turismo,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Golda’
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesThis week’s film releases include “Gran Turismo,” “Retribution,” “Golda,” and “Bottoms.” KCRW gets reviews from Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for The New York Times; and William Bibbiani, film critic for The Wrap and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network of podcasts.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Blue Beetle,’ ‘Strays’
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutesThe latest film releases include “Blue Beetle” and “Strays.” KCRW gets reviews from Alison Willmore, film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture; and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast “Critically Acclaimed.”
Weekend film reviews: ‘Jules,’ ‘Medusa Deluxe,’ ‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutesThe latest film releases include “Jules,” “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” “Medusa Deluxe,” “Men of Deeds,” and “Red, White, & Royal Blue.” KCRW gets reviews from Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day;” and Carlos Aguilar, film reviewer for the Los Angeles Times and The A.V. Club.
Swan song for now
April 30, 2022 01:44 - 3 minutesThe first time I did a film commentary for KCRW was so many years ago that listeners must have been listening on crystal sets. That long and wonderful run ends today, but not my connection with this special and essential station. I'd like to think you haven't heard the last of me here.
Revenge As a Calling
April 23, 2022 01:44 - 3 minutesThe hero of Robert Eggers's "The Northman," a Viking warrior in 9th century Iceland, thinks of nothing but avenging the death of his father, whose death may recall the plot of "Hamlet." Rivers of blood are spilled along the way in a dark saga that also casts a light on our time.
Settling For Sex While Looking For Love and Romance
April 16, 2022 01:44 - 3 minutesThe lovers in "Paris 13th District," a romantic comedy by the French director Jacques Audiard, don't necessarily want to live the erratic lives they're living. They'd rather be solidly grounded, with good jobs and a stable network of friends. Or would they?
Above and Beyond
April 09, 2022 01:44 - 3 minutesA new Netflix documentary, "Return To Space," may come on like a promotional piece for SpaceX, and why not? Elon Musk's aerospace venture has achieved remarkable things since it was founded two decades ago. The film is more than that, though. It charts the beginning of a new era in space exploration, and also serves as a testament to the power of failing upward. Way upward.
A bad movie following a much worse show
April 02, 2022 01:44 - 3 minutesWatching the Oscarcast in all its astonishing amateurism and then watching "The Contractor" for review is an unwelcome reminder of the state of the movie medium.
Love 'em or hate 'em. But watch them?
March 26, 2022 01:44 - 3 minutesPrevious years of ratings declines don't bode well for the popularity of this year's Oscars show. Have the Oscars, and the movies, lost their place of preeminence in the entertainment universe?
Her Inner Panda
March 12, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutesBy now it's no spoiler to say that the teenage heroine of Pixar's "Turning Red" turns into a panda whenever her emotions get out of control. It's a shame most people will see the film only on Disney+, but it's worth seeing anywhere for its buoyant spirit and brilliant animation.
Another At-Bat for the Dark Knight
March 05, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutesA new Batman movie is upon us, with Robert Pattinson in the title role. "The Batman" isn't one more origin story, and yay for that--here's to storytelling in the present tense--or a conventional action thriller. It's the Dark Knight seized by deeply dark thoughts about what he's doing with his life, and what difference it makes in a world of overwhelming evil.
Sweet Words, Cheerless Music
February 26, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutesA new "Cyrano" with Peter Dinklage has much to recommend it, but the film is diminished by a dreary score and banal songs.
Every Barrel Has a Bottom
February 12, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutes"Blacklight," starring Liam Neeson, is competing this week against "Death On the Nile." The latter isn't very good, but it's a professional entertainment. I've chosen to talk about the former because it's barely a movie at all. Rather, it's a rusty recycling bin that threatens, in its modest way, to contribute to the death of the movie medium.
Green Cheese It Is Not
February 05, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutesRoland Emmerich's "Moonfall" contends that the moon is hollow, and sends it tumbling from orbit. Is the movie itself hollow or solid? A question for the ages that will nonetheless be answered here.
Strangers On a Train Redux
January 29, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutesTwo people thrown together by chance in a tiny compartment on a Russian train traveling from Moscow to Murmansk, in the arctic north. That may not sound like a combustible formula for a plot, but "Compartment No. 6," from the Finnish filmmaker Juho Kuosmanen, is greatly rewarding and improbably beautiful.
Altitude Adjustment
January 22, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutes"Lunana: A Yak In the Classroom" is Bhutan's international-feature entry for the Oscars. It was shot at extremely high altitude with extremely modest resources, yet the result is affecting and thoroughly delightful.
How much Does Cotton Weigh?
January 15, 2022 02:44 - 3 minutesIn "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America," the documentary filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler conjure with surprising concepts--including the weight of cotton--to show how and why racism is, in their words, "our shared history."