Amy Nicholson

host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times

Guest

Host of the podcast The Canon; Former chief film critic for LA Weekly. 

Amy Nicholson on KCRW

Critics review the latest film releases: “Here,” “A Real Pain,” “Blitz,” and “Emilia Perez.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Here,’ ‘A Real Pain,’ ‘Blitz’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Here,” “A Real Pain,” “Blitz,” and “Emilia Perez.”

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Speak No Evil,” “My Old Ass,” “The Killer's Game,” and “Look Into My Eyes.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Speak No Evil,’ ‘My Old Ass’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Speak No Evil,” “My Old Ass,” “The Killer's Game,” and “Look Into My Eyes.”

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” “The Instigators,” “Kneecap,” and “Doctor Jekyll.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon,’ Kneecap’

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