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L.A. movie openings for Jan. 4: ‘State Like Sleep,’ ‘Escape Room’ and more

By Kevin Crust, Matt Cooper
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Jan. 4

Being Rose

A terminally ill former police officer takes a road trip alone and meets an old cowboy. With Cybill Shepherd, James Brolin, Pam Grier. Written and directed by Rod McCall. (1:25) NR.

Communion

A Polish teen copes with her dysfunctional family while helping her autistic brother prepare for his first communion in Anna Zamecka’s documentary. In Polish with English subtitles. (1:12) NR.

Escape Room

Six strangers must use their wits to extricate themselves from a series of deadly traps. With Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine. Written by Bragi Schut and Maria Melnik; story by Schut. Directed by Adam Robitel. (1:40) PG-13.

State Like Sleep

A Belgian actor’s widow delves into his secret life after his suicide. With Katherine Waterston, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, Mary Kay Place. Written and directed by Meredith Danluck. (1:44) NR.

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Kevin Crust

Now in his second tour with the Los Angeles Times, totaling more than 25 years, Kevin Crust is the planning editor for Entertainment and Arts. He previously served as deputy film editor and staff writer. A lifelong Southern Californian and a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s, he spends way too much time analyzing baseball statistics.

Matt Cooper

Matt Cooper is a former listings coordinator for the Los Angeles Times. He began working at the paper in 1994 and compiled its movie, TV and arts listings. Born in Chicago and raised in Southern California, he holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with a minor in English from Mount St. Mary’s University.

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