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Presented by Popcorn Talk and the LA's Online Film Critic Society, this is Film Critics Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.
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Film Critics WeeklyNov 23, 2019

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The Best Films of The Decade | Film Critics Weekly

The Best Films of The Decade | Film Critics Weekly

On this weeks episode of Film Critics Weekly, Scott Menzel is joined by Nestor Bentancor and Lupe Rodriguez Haas to discuss their top ten favorite films of the decade.

Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM

Nestor Bentancor - @NestorCine

Lupe Rodriguez Haas - @CineMovie

Presenting Film Critics Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Dec 14, 201952:39
Spirit Awards Nominations and AFI Fest Recap | Film Critics Weekly

Spirit Awards Nominations and AFI Fest Recap | Film Critics Weekly

#FilmCriticsWeekly #LAOFCS #IndieSpirits #AFIfest
On this week’s episode of Film Critics Weekly, LAOFCS founder Scott Menzel is joined by Stephen Saito to discuss the Spirit Awards nominations as well as a AFI Fest Recap.

Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM

@TheOtherScottM Demetri Panos -@DemetriPanos

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Nov 23, 201955:13
Waves and Ford V. Ferrari + Predictions for Best Picture | Film Critics Weekly

Waves and Ford V. Ferrari + Predictions for Best Picture | Film Critics Weekly

#PopcornTalk #FilmCriticsWeekly

Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM
Michael Sandoval - @MuseSandoval

@TheOtherScottM Demetri Panos -@DemetriPanos

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Nov 16, 201950:27
What Films We Want to Be Nominated For An Oscar | Film Critics Weekly

What Films We Want to Be Nominated For An Oscar | Film Critics Weekly

#PopcornTalk #FilmCriticsWeekly
On this week's episode of Film Critics Weekly presented by LAOFCS, Scott Menzel and Michael Sandoval will be revealing this week's movie pick of the week while also sharing what films they want to see nominated for the Oscars.

Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM
Michael Sandoval - @MuseSandoval

@TheOtherScottM Demetri Panos -@DemetriPanos

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Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

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Nov 03, 201954:13
Oscar Nomination Predictions for Lionsgate, Paramount and Universal

Oscar Nomination Predictions for Lionsgate, Paramount and Universal

#FilmCriticsWeekly #OscarPredictions #LAOFCS
On this week's episode of Film Critics Weekly Presented by LAOFCS, Scott Menzel and Demetri Panos will be reviewing this week's movie pick of the week while also giving their predictions of which films released by Lionsgate, Universal, and Paramount will more than likely be nominated this upcoming awards season.
Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM
Demetri Panos - @DemetriPanos

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Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Anatomy of a Movie
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Oct 19, 201959:43
Amazon Studios, Focus Features, and Neon's Awards Season Predictions

Amazon Studios, Focus Features, and Neon's Awards Season Predictions

#AmazonStudios #FilmCriticsWeekly #FocusFeatures
On this episode of Film Critics Weekly, Scott Menzel and Demetri Panos will continue their discussion about the potential winners and losers of the upcoming award season with a lively discussion focusing on various film and the studios releasing them.
Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM Demetri Panos -@DemetriPanos

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Oct 04, 201953:18
Judy, Abominable, and More Awards Season Predictions

Judy, Abominable, and More Awards Season Predictions

#FilmCriticsWeekly #AwardSeason #LAOFCS
On this week's episode of Film Critics Weekly Presented by LAOFCS, Scott Menzel and Wendy Lee Szany will be revealing this week's movie pick of the week while also taking a deeper dive into this awards season.
Scott Menzel @TheOtherScottM Wendy Lee Szany @WendyLeeSzany

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Current Roster or Shows:
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Sep 28, 201958:33
Potential Award Season Winners and Losers - Film Critics Weekly

Potential Award Season Winners and Losers - Film Critics Weekly

On this episode of Film Critics Weekly, Scott Menzel and Demetri Panos will discuss what are the potential big winners and losers of the upcoming award season which will include several reviews from various films they saw at TIFF including The Lighthouse, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Knives Out, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and much more.

Scott Menzel - @TheOtherScottM

Demetri Panos -@DemetriPanos

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Current Roster or Shows:
-Anatomy of a Movie
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Sep 21, 201954:32
Award Season Predictions for Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Director and Supporting Roles - Film Critics Weekly

Award Season Predictions for Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Director and Supporting Roles - Film Critics Weekly

#TIFF #Film CriticsWeekly #LAOFCS

On this episode of Film Critics Weekly, LAOFCS founder Scott Menzel discusses his predictions for the upcoming Award Season specifically Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director.

Twitter: @TheOtherScottM

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Sep 14, 201909:36
Fall Film Festival Preview - Film Critics Weekly

Fall Film Festival Preview - Film Critics Weekly

#TIFF #Film CriticsWeekly #LAOFCS

On this week's Film Critics Weekly, Scott Menzel, Ashley Menzel, and Rama Tampubolon rundown the upcoming Films in this fall's film festivals!

Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Twitter: @AshleyGMenzel Twitter: @RamasScreen

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Aug 30, 201945:32
Ready or Not for the Best Films of the Summer as Brittany Runs A Marathon

Ready or Not for the Best Films of the Summer as Brittany Runs A Marathon

#PopcornTalk #GoodBoys #BlindedByTheLight

Screen Pick's Kit Bowen hosts this week's episode of Film Critic Weekly. Joining Kit for this week's discussion is Jana Nagase, Angelique Jackson, and Elizabeth Stanton.

On this week's episode, Kit and the girls will be reviewing Ready or Not and Brittany Runs A Marathon this week, in addition to discussing their favorite films of the summer.

Kit Bowen

Twitter: @TheMovieKit

Jana Nagase

Twitter: @ janaoncamera

Angelique Jackson

Twitter: @angelique814

Elizabeth Stanton

Twitter: @elizabethmovies

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-Anatomy of a Movie
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Aug 24, 201938:16
"Good Boys" Get "Blinded by the Light"

"Good Boys" Get "Blinded by the Light"

#PopcornTalk #GoodBoys #BlindedByTheLight

On this episode of Film Critics Weekly, Scott Menzel will discuss this week’s three newest releases including Good Boys, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, and Blinded by the Light.


He will also be discussing this upcoming award season and what the plans are for Film Critics Weekly in the weeks ahead as we move into the Fall movie season and close out a decade in cinema.


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Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.


Current Roster or Shows:

-Anatomy of a Movie

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-Meet the Movie Press

-Guilty Movie Pleasures

-Marvel Movie News

-DC Movie News

-Action Movie Anatomy

-Watchalong Series!

Aug 16, 201921:29
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Dora, Peanut Butter Falcon, Kitchen Reviews | Film Critics Weekly Ep. 42

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Dora, Peanut Butter Falcon, Kitchen Reviews | Film Critics Weekly Ep. 42

   

We Live Entertainment's Ashley Menzel hosts this week's episode of Film Critic Weekly brought to you by the LAOFCS. Joining Ashley for a jammed packed show full of reviews is Kit Bowen, Jana Nagase, and Lupe Rodriguez Haas.

Ashley and the gang will be reviewing several releases opening this weekend including Dora and The Lost City of Gold, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Peanut Butter Falcon, The Kitchen, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and After the Wedding.

The movie pick of the week will be revealed on the show as we are still collecting votes for this week's pick.

Ashley Menzel Twitter: @AshleyGMenzel

Jana Nagase Twitter: @ janaoncamera

Lupe Rodriguez Haas Twitter: @CineMovie

Kit Bowen Twitter: @TheMovieKit

Twitter: @NestorCine


Presented by Popcorn Talk and the LA Online Film Critics Society, this is Film Critics Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Aug 10, 201941:56
Hobbs & Shaw Faces Off Against Luce & The Nightingale | Film Critics Weekly Ep. 41

Hobbs & Shaw Faces Off Against Luce & The Nightingale | Film Critics Weekly Ep. 41

    Simon Thompson hosts this week's episode of Film Critic Weekly. Joining Simon for this week's conversation about Hobbs & Shaw, The Nightingale, and Luce is Rama Tampubolon, Nestor Bentancor, and Carla Renata.

This week's special topic will focus on the critics discussing their favorite film spin-offs.

Simon Thompson

Twitter: @ShowbizSimon

Rama Tampubolon

Twitter: @RamasScreen

Carla Renata

Twitter: @TheCurvyCritic

Nestor Bentancor

Twitter: @NestorCine


Presented by Popcorn Talk and the LA Online Film Critics Society, this is Film Critics Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Aug 03, 201943:28
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Review & Ranking Tarantino Films | Film Critics Weekly Ep. 40

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Review & Ranking Tarantino Films | Film Critics Weekly Ep. 40

    It's Quentin Tarantino week here on LAOFCS Weekly and hosting this week's episode is Collider's John Rocha. Joining Rocha is Fandango's Nikki Novak and MTime's Jami Philbrick who will discuss all things, Tarantino. This episode will include an in-depth review of Quentin's 9th film, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, as well as a look back at all of his filmography along with the panel's picks for their favorite and least favorite film directed by the one and only Tarantino.   John Rocha  @TheRochaSays   Nikki Novak @NikkiNovak   Jami Philbrick @FeelBrock      

Presented by Popcorn Talk and the LA Online Film Critics Society, this is Film Critics Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jul 26, 201944:40
Lion King Live-Action Remake Review, Retro Disney Recommendations, and Indie Film Spotlight | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 39

Lion King Live-Action Remake Review, Retro Disney Recommendations, and Indie Film Spotlight | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 39

   Hosting this week's episode of LAOFCS Weekly is Joblo's James Oster aka Jimmy O. James will be joined by Carla Renata and Alexander Robinson to review the Live-Action Lion King Remake, recommend one of their old school favorite Disney films, and highlight an indie film or two that you should seek out either in theaters, on streaming, or Blu-Ray.   James Oster  @JimmyToTheO   Carla Renata  @TheCurvyCritic   Alexander Robinson  @RealMr_Robinson     

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jul 20, 201945:47
Awkwafina, Alligators, and Stuber Oh My! | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 38

Awkwafina, Alligators, and Stuber Oh My! | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 38

    On this week's episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Rama Screen's Rama Tampubolon hosts and is joined by Maggie Ma and Karen M. Peterson to discuss this week's newest releases including Crawl, Stuber, The Art of Self Defense, and The Farewell.     The group will also be sharing their thoughts on the newest live-action Disney remake The Lion King as well as their picks for the best films featuring Asian actors.    Rama Tampubolon @RamasScreen    Maggie Ma @MaggieMa_LA
  Karen M. Peterson @KarenMPeterson        

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jul 13, 201933:15
Spider-Man's European Vacation, Aster's Midsommar, and Indie Horror Hits and Misses | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 37

Spider-Man's European Vacation, Aster's Midsommar, and Indie Horror Hits and Misses | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 37

     On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, William Bibbiani hosts and is joined by Dan Murrell, Luis Lecca, and Scott Mendelson to discuss this week's newest releases including Spider-Man: Far From Home and Midsommar.   The group also talks about indie horror hits and misses plus their favorite films about vacations.    William Bibbian @WilliamBibbiani    Dan Murrell @MurrellDan
  Luis Lecca @nerdlecca      Scott Mendelson @ScottMendelson      

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jul 05, 201956:60
Annabelle vs. The Beatles, the 2019 Box Office Slump, and Streaming Picks | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 36

Annabelle vs. The Beatles, the 2019 Box Office Slump, and Streaming Picks | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 36

    On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott Menzel returns to the hosting chair as he is joined by Staci Layne Wilson and Demetri Panos to discuss this week's newest releases including Yesterday and Annabelle Comes Home.    Scott, Staci, and Demetri will also be talking about the Box Office slump and some films that we recommend that are currently available on various streaming sites.     Scott Menzel @TheOtherScottM  Staci Layne Wilson @StaciWilson Demetri Panos @DemetriPanos  Michael Lee @IamMichaelJLee   

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jun 28, 201947:52
Favorite Pixar Movies, Toy Story 4 Review & Chucky's new Child's Play | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 35

Favorite Pixar Movies, Toy Story 4 Review & Chucky's new Child's Play | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 35

   On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott Menzel returns to the hosting chair as he is joined by Debbie Lynn Elias and Michael Lee to discuss this week's newest releases including Child's Play and Toy Story 4.   In addition, this week's episode will be centered around Pixar in celebration of Toy Story 4 so the gang will be discussing their favorite and least favorite films in the Pixar library.    Scott Menzel @TheOtherScottM  Debbie Lynn Elias @moviesharkd Michael Lee @IamMichaelJLee   

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jun 21, 201951:28
Mindy Kaling's Late Night, Female-Driven Comedies, and Dances with Films Festival | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 34

Mindy Kaling's Late Night, Female-Driven Comedies, and Dances with Films Festival | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 34

   On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Behind the Lens' Debbie Lynn Elias will be joined by Carla Renata aka The Curvy Critic and Katie Kilkenny of the Hollywood Reporter to discuss this week's newest releases including X-Men: Dark Phoneix, Late Night, The Secret Lives of Pets 2, The Last Black Man in San Francisco and Pavarotti.   In addition, this week's episode will be centered around female-driven comedies in celebration of Late Night and will feature a preview of the Dances with Films Festival taking place next week in Los Angeles.   Debbie Lynn Elias @moviesharkd Carla Renata Twitter: @TheCurvyCritic Katie Kilkenny Twitter: @katiekilkenny7   

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Jun 07, 201939:42
Godzilla goes head to head with Rocketman and Ma | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 33

Godzilla goes head to head with Rocketman and Ma | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 33

   On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Screen Picks' Kit Bowen will be joined by Award Circuit's Christopher James and The Real Mr. Robinson's Alexander Robinson as they review this week's releases that include Rocketman, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Ma.   Also on this episode, Kit, Alex, and Chris will be discussing their favorite movie bio-pics and monster movies.    Kit Bowen @TheMovieKit Alexander Robinson @RealMr_Robinson Christopher James @cwj92movieman   

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

May 31, 201945:15
Olivia Wilde gets Booksmart, Best High School Movies, and Cannes Recap | LAOFCS Weekly

Olivia Wilde gets Booksmart, Best High School Movies, and Cannes Recap | LAOFCS Weekly

   On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Meet The Movie Press' Demetri Panos will be joined by Award Circuit's Karen M. Peterson and Behind the Lens' Debbie Lynn Elias for a trip back to high school. The week's episode will be centered around high school movies in celebration of Olivia Wilde's Booksmart opening in theaters this weekend.   This episode will feature an in-depth review of Booksmart which will contain some minor spoilers, plus the gang will be discussing their favorite movies about high school and a quick Cannes Film Festival recap about what was hit and what wasn't.    Demetri Panos Twitter: @DMovies1701 Karen M. Peterson Twitter: @KarenMPeterson Debbie Lynn Elias Twitter: @moviesharkd   

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

May 24, 201954:28
LAOFCS Weekly: John Wick 3 Spoiler Review, & Who Are The Biggest Action Star of Today!

LAOFCS Weekly: John Wick 3 Spoiler Review, & Who Are The Biggest Action Star of Today!

On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Rama Screen's Rama Tampubolon will be joined by Joblo's James Oster aka Jimmy O and Nerd Reactor's Mark Pacis for an action-packed episode of LAOFCS Weekly. The week's episode will be centered around action films in celebration of the release of John Wick: Chapter 3. This episode will feature an in-depth review of John Wick: Chapter 3 which will contain some spoilers, plus the boys will be discussing the best action sequences of all-time along with a friendly debate as to who are the biggest action stars of today and yesterday. If you are a fan of Action movies, you don't want to miss this episode. 

 

Rama Tampubolon @RamasScreen

James Oster Twitter: @JimmytotheO

Mark Pacis Twitter: @PacManNR7 

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:

-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.

-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.

-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.

-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.


May 17, 201936:35
LAOFCS: Detective Pikachu Review, Best & Worst Video Game Movies, It: Chapter Two Trailer Reaction

LAOFCS: Detective Pikachu Review, Best & Worst Video Game Movies, It: Chapter Two Trailer Reaction

On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Witney Seibold will be joined by Luis Lecca, Alexander Robinson, and Michael Sandoval for a lively review of Pokemon's Detective Pikachu. In addition, the gang will also discuss some of their favorite and least favorite films based on video games for Retro Rewind, and share their thoughts on the highly anticipated horror sequel, It: Chapter Two. 

Witney Seibold Twitter: @WitneySeibold 

Luis Lecca Twitter: @NukeTheFridge 

Alexander Robinson Twitter: @RealMr_Robinson 

Michael Sandoval Twitter: @MuseSandoval

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:

-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.

-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.

-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.

-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.


May 11, 201954:04
LAOFCS: Long Shot Review & the Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer

LAOFCS: Long Shot Review & the Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer

On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, We Live Entertainment's Scott Menzel will be joined by Rama Screen's Rama Tampubolon and Battleship Pretension's David Bax to discuss the Seth Rogen/Charlize Theron political romantic comedy, Long Shot. In addition, the gang will discuss some of their most anticipated films of the summer movie season as well as some independent film recommendations that you can check out on Blu-Ray, Streaming, or in theaters. 

Scott Menzel Twitter: @TheOtherScottM 

Rama Tampubolon Twitter @RamasScreen

David Bax Twitter: @daveypretension 

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:

-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.

-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.

-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.

-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.



May 03, 201954:13
LAOFCS Weekly: Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Review, Favorite Avengers, & the Best Marvel Movies

LAOFCS Weekly: Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Review, Favorite Avengers, & the Best Marvel Movies

On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, it is all about Marvel, the MCU, and Avengers: Endgame. Join CinemaBlend's Eric Eisenberg as he hosts this week's episode. Eric will be joined by Terence Johnson and Mark Pacis to review Avengers: Endgame (complete with spoilers) and discuss their favorite films in the MCU as well as who is their favorite Avenger. 

 

If you are a Marvel fan, this is one LAOFCS episode that you do not want to miss. 

Eric Eisenberg Twitter: @eeisenberg  Terence Johnson

Twitter @LeNoirAuteur

Mark Pacis Twitter: @PacManNR7

 

Where to find us: 

Scott Menzel Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Nestor Bentancor Twitter @NestorCine

Demetri Panos Twitter: @DMovies1701

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:

-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.

-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.

-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.

-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

Apr 26, 201948:50
Female Filmmaker Friday and the Best Films of 2019 so far | LAOFCS Weekly

Female Filmmaker Friday and the Best Films of 2019 so far | LAOFCS Weekly

  LAOFCS Weekly returns with new rotating hosts. Hosting episode 27 is LAOFCS founder Scott Menzel, who will be joined by Nestor Bentancor, and Demetri Panos.   On this episode, Scott, Nestor, and Demetri will be revealing this week’s LAOFCS Movie Pick of the week, talking about what female directed films you should check out for female filmmaker Friday, and finally, the groups favorite films of 2019 so far before the release of Avengers: Endgame next week.    Where to find us:   Scott Menzel Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Nestor Bentancor  Twitter @NestorCine  Demetri Panos Twitter: @DMovies1701    

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

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Apr 19, 201901:00:60
SXSW Recap: Us, Booksmart & Long Shot | LAOFCS Weekly

SXSW Recap: Us, Booksmart & Long Shot | LAOFCS Weekly

On episode twenty-Seven of LAOFCS Weekly, Host Scott Menzel discusses some of his SXSW picks for the week including Us, Booksmart & Long Shot!

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Mar 15, 201930:12
Captain Marvel and other Bad Ass Women in Movies | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 26

Captain Marvel and other Bad Ass Women in Movies | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 26

On episode twenty-six of LAOFCS Weekly, James Oster hosts and is joined by Kit Bowen to discuss Captain Marvel, this week's LAOFCS movie pick of the Week as well as several other films featuring badass female characters. James Oster Twitter: @JimmytotheOKit BowenTwitter: @TheMovieKit 

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Mar 08, 201950:32
SXSW 2019 Movie Preview | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 25

SXSW 2019 Movie Preview | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 25

On episode twenty-five of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott Menzel is joined by Rama Tampubolon and Ashley Menzel to preview the films they are excited to see at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX. Some films being discussed are Jordan Peele's US, Olive Wilde's Booksmart, Stuber, The Art of Self-Defense, and others. Scott Menzel Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Rama Tampubolon Twitter @RamasScreen Ashley Menzel Twitter: @AshleyGMenzel

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Mar 01, 201945:17
Alita battles Death, Family, and Romance at the Box Office - LAOFCS Weekly ep. 24

Alita battles Death, Family, and Romance at the Box Office - LAOFCS Weekly ep. 24

On episode twenty-four of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott Menzel is joined by Rama Tampubolon and James Oster to discuss this week's releases including Alita: Battle Angel, Fighting With My Family, Happy Death Day 2U, and Isn't it Romantic.

Scott Menzel Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Rama Tampubolon Twitter: @Ramasscreen James Oster Twitter: @JimmytotheO

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Feb 15, 201951:03
The Best and Worst of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 23

The Best and Worst of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 23

On episode twenty-three of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott Menzel returns and is joined by Morgan Rojas and Stephen Saito to discuss this year's Sundance Film Festival. There will be quite a few films being discussed including The Farewell, The Nightingale, Native Son, Brittany Runs A Marathon, Late Night, Little Monsters and many more. Also, on this week's episode, the group will reveal this week's movie pick of the week.

Scott Menzel Twitter: @TheOtherScottM

Morgan Rojas Twitter @morgtayro

Stephen Saito Twitter: @mfrushmore

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Feb 09, 201952:34
Serenity & The Kid Who Would Be King Reviews + Oscar Nom Surprises & Snubs | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 22

Serenity & The Kid Who Would Be King Reviews + Oscar Nom Surprises & Snubs | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 22

On episode twenty-two of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott Menzel is away at Sundance so taking his place in the hosting chair is Rama Tampubolon. Joining Rama is Kit Bowen and Nestor Bentancor, who will share their thoughts on the Academy Awards nominations, The Kid Who Would Be King and Serenity, plus they will reveal this week's movie pick of the week. 


Rama Tampubolon 


Twitter: @RamaScreen


Kit Bowen


Twitter @TheMovieKit


Nestor Bentancor 


Twitter: @NestorCine 


Scott Menzel


Twitter: @TheOtherScottM


Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.


Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:

-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.

-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.

-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.

-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Jan 25, 201941:55
Award Season Recommendations and Final Oscar Predictions | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 21

Award Season Recommendations and Final Oscar Predictions | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 21

On episode twenty-one of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS Founder Scott Menzel is joined by Lauren Huff and James Oster, as they make their final predictions for the Academy Awards nominations which will be announced on January 22nd. In addition, Scott, James, and Lauren will give you their last-minute award season must-sees.

Scott Menzel

Twitter: @TheOtherScottM

James Oster

Twitter @JimmytotheO

Lauren Huff

Twitter: @_LaurenHuff

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Jan 18, 201949:55
GLASS Early Review, LAOFCS Awards Recap, and BAFTA Nominations | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 20

GLASS Early Review, LAOFCS Awards Recap, and BAFTA Nominations | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 20

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode twenty of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS Founder Scott Menzel is joined by LAOFCS co-founder Scott Mantz, as well as Joel D. Amos and Nestor Bentcantor, as they share their thoughts about the LAOFCS Awards in addition to the BAFTA Nominations. In addition, they will have an early review for Glass

Scott Menzel

Twitter: @TheOtherScottM

Scott Mantz

Twitter @MovieMantz

Nestor Bentcanor

Twitter: @NestorCine

Joel D. Amos

Twitter: @Joel_D_Amos

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos.

Jan 11, 201949:45
The Best and Worst Movies of 2018 | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 19

The Best and Worst Movies of 2018 | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 19

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott will be joined by Rama Tampubolon and Kit Bowen to discuss their favorite and least favorite films of 2018. They will also briefly discuss this week's newest releases including Bumblebee, Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns, Cold War, and others.

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
@TheOtherScottM

Kit Bowen of Screen Picks@TheMovieKit Rama Tampubolon of Rama Screen@RamasScreen

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Dec 21, 201858:23
Spider-Man vs. Beale Street plus Award Season Recap | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 18

Spider-Man vs. Beale Street plus Award Season Recap | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 18

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On this episode of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott and Jana will have a discussion about award season so far and talk about the films that are getting the most buzz. Jana and Scott will also discuss this week's newest releases including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and If Beale Street Could Talk.
Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
@TheOtherScottM

Jana Nascimento Nagase
@JanaonCamera
Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website -
popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!
Dec 15, 201846:14
LAOFCS Winners Announcement & Peter Hedges Interview for Ben is Back | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 17

LAOFCS Winners Announcement & Peter Hedges Interview for Ben is Back | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 17

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

This special LAOFCS Weekly we will announce the winners of the 2nd Annual LAOFCS Awards plus Peter Hedges will be live in studio to discuss his latest film 'Ben is Back,' starring Julia Roberts and his Lucas Hedges.

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
@TheOtherScottM

Scott Mantz
@MovieMantz

Nikki Novak
@NikkiNovak

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website -
popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!
Dec 08, 201852:39
LAOFCS Best Picture, Actor, Actress, and Director Predictions | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 16

LAOFCS Best Picture, Actor, Actress, and Director Predictions | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 16

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode sixteen of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS Founder Scott Menzel is joined by Scott Mendelson and James Oster to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week and to chat about their personal picks for the LAOFCS Award Nominations which will be revealed on Monday, December 3, 2018.

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
@TheOtherScottM

Scott Mendelson of Forbes
@ScottMendelson

James Oster of JoBlo
@JimmytotheO

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website -
popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!
Nov 30, 201848:46
Spirit Awards Nominations, Green Book vs. Widows, Best Animated Feature Film Predictions

Spirit Awards Nominations, Green Book vs. Widows, Best Animated Feature Film Predictions

Latest episode of LAOFCS Weekly
Nov 17, 201848:37
The Crimes of Grindelwald, Best Actor Predictions, & More | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 14

The Crimes of Grindelwald, Best Actor Predictions, & More | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 14

On episode fourteen of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by Eric Eisenberg to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, chat about their picks for Retro Rewind, plus their predictions for the Best Actor for the upcoming award season.

Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScott M

Eric Eisenberg
@eisenberg
Nov 09, 201855:12
Bohemian Rhapsody Rocks! Disney Goes Nuts! Best Supporting Actress Predictions

Bohemian Rhapsody Rocks! Disney Goes Nuts! Best Supporting Actress Predictions

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode thirteen of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by Rama Tampubolon and Nikki Novak to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, chat about their picks for Retro Rewind, plus their predictions for the Best Supporting Actress for the upcoming award season.

This week's episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

James Oster aka Jimmy O of
Joblo.com
@JimmytotheO

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!
Nov 02, 201850:05
Myers vs. McCarthy, Best Director Predictions, & Horror Movie Recommendations | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 12

Myers vs. McCarthy, Best Director Predictions, & Horror Movie Recommendations | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 12

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode twelve of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by James Oster to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, sit down and chat about their picks for Indie Spotlight and Retro Rewind, plus their predictions for the Best Supporting Actor for the upcoming award season.

This week's episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

James Oster aka Jimmy O of
Joblo.com
@JimmytotheO

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website - popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!
Oct 19, 201855:03
The First Man and The Big Lebowski & Nightmare Before Christmas Anniversaries | LAOFCS Weekly Ep.11

The First Man and The Big Lebowski & Nightmare Before Christmas Anniversaries | LAOFCS Weekly Ep.11

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode eleven of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by Rama Tampubolon, Witney Seibold and Jana Nascimento Nagase to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, sit down and chat about their picks for Indie Spotlight and Retro Rewind, plus their predictions for the Best Supporting Actor for the upcoming award season.

This week's episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

-Rama Tampubolon of Rama Screen
@RamaScreen

-Witney Seibold of Critically Acclaimed
@WitneySeibold

-Jana Nascimento Nagase
@janaoncamera

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind - A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic - Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week's episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic's circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website -
popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch - shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!
Oct 12, 201851:38
Cherry Picks' Miranda Bailey, The Hate U Give vs A Star is Born

Cherry Picks' Miranda Bailey, The Hate U Give vs A Star is Born

On episode ten of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by Staci Layne-Wilson, Kit Bowen and Morgan Rojas to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, sit down and chat with Cherry Picks CEO Miranda Bailey, discuss their picks for Indie Spotlight and Retro Rewind, plus if there is time, their predictions for the Best Supporting Actor for the upcoming award season.

This week's episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

-Kit Bowen of Screen Picks
@TheMovieKit

-Morgan Rojas of Cinemacy
@Cinemacyspeaks
Oct 05, 201852:38
Redford’s Final Performance,Supporting Actress Predictions

Redford’s Final Performance,Supporting Actress Predictions

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode nine of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by David Bax, Katherine Kilkenny, and Abbie Bernstein to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, their picks for Indie Spotlight and Retro Rewind, plus their predictions for the Best Supporting Actress for the upcoming award season.

This week's episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

-Katie Kilkenny of the Hollywood Reporter
@katiekilkenny7

-David Bax of Battleship Pretension
@daveypretension

-Abbie Bernstein of Assignment X
@Hedgebeast
Sep 28, 201858:37
The Best and Worst of TIFF 2018 | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 8

The Best and Worst of TIFF 2018 | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 8

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.<br />
<br />
On episode eight of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is riding solo to talk about his favorite and least favorite films that he saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.<br />
<br />
This week's episode panel features:<br />
<br />
-Scott Menzel<br />
@TheOtherScottM<br />
<br />
Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:<br />
-Movie Pick of The Week - A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.<br />
-Independent Spotlight - A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in t
Sep 21, 201845:01
The Predator Disappoints, Paul Feig Goes Dark and Lizzie Borden Returns | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 7

The Predator Disappoints, Paul Feig Goes Dark and Lizzie Borden Returns | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 7

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.
On episode seven of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS members Kit Bowen, Nestor Bentancor and James Oster talk about this week’s newest releases including The Predator, A Simple Favor, Lizzie, and White Boy Rick. They also discuss some of the biggest and most talked about films coming out for this upcoming award season.
This week's episode panel features:

-Kit Bowen of Screen Picks
Twitter: @TheMovieKit

-Nestor Bentancor of Desde Hollywood
Twitter: @NestorCine

-James Oster of JoBlo.com
Twitter: @JimmytotheO
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Sep 14, 201853:55
First Man, Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma, Boy Erased and Much More! | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 6

First Man, Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma, Boy Erased and Much More! | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 6

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.<br />
On episode six of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS Founder Scott Menzel is joined by Ashley Menzel as they report from the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and share their reviews of many films that they saw at the Telluride Film Festival including The Old Man and The Gun, Destroyer, The Front Runner, Roma, Can You Ever Forgive Me, The Favourite, First Man, Boy Erased, and White Boy Rick.<br />
This week's episode panel features:<br />
<br />
Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment<br />
Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM<br />
<br />
Ashley Menzel of We Liv
Sep 07, 201855:30