movie critics

What Are The Best Movies Out Right Now?

Matthew Long-Middleton — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:29:22 +0000

Movie Critics Russ Simmons, Marie Asner and Thom Poe gather round during KCUR's spring pledge drive to discuss the best and worst of the recent film releases.

Movie Critics: Book Adaptations

Matthew Long-Middleton — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:45:49 +0000

The “Twilight” series was a big hit both on the bestseller list and on the big screen. Now, Stephanie Myer has another adaptation hitting area theaters, “The Host.” Other versions of famous books, “Oz, the Great and Powerful” and “On the Road” are currently at the movies, too. On Central Standard Friday, Russ Simmons, Loey Lockerby, and Eric Melin take a look at the newest films and explore the world of book adaptations.

Movie Critics: Fall Flicks

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Russ Simmons — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:29:04 +0000

Join the Movie Critics for a look at new releases in theaters near you, including Looper, ARGO and End of Watch.

This week for Central Standard Friday, we've got host Russ Simmons of KKFI, Fox 4 News, Eric Melin of Lawrence.com and Scene-Stealers.com and John Tibbetts, Associate Professor of Theater and Film at KU.

Movie Critics: Lawless, Not Flawless

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Russ Simmons — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:16:01 +0000

On this week's Central Standard Friday, join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including Lawless, The Bachelorette, Cosmopolis and The Words.

Plus, our critics discuss the re-release of Finding Nemo 3D. Is it worth seeing again?

Movie Critics: Films For 50+

Andrea Silenzi and Russ Simmons — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:00:50 +0000

For this week's Central Standard Friday join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including The Bourne Legacy, Hope Springs and The Campaign.

Movie Critics: The Acceptable Spiderman

Andrea Silenzi and Russ Simmons — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:56:28 +0000

For this week's Central Standard Friday, join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including The Amazing Spiderman, Moonrise Kingdom, Ice Age: Continental Drift and Ted. Also, in light of the Aurora, Colorado tragedy, our critics will discuss how the news has changed the way they understand The Dark Knight Rises.

Movie Critics: Get Thee To A Chilly Theater

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:01:14 +0000

For this week's Central Standard Friday join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including Prometheus, Brave, The Intouchables and Rock of Ages.

Movie Critics: Summer Blockbusters

Charlie Upchurch and Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:06:36 +0000

For this week's Central Standard Friday join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including Dark Shadows, The Dictator and Men in Black 3.

Movie Critics: Avengers, Summer Blockbusters

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:25:56 +0000

In this hour of Central Standard Friday, join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in the box office, including Marvel's The Avengers.

Movie Critics: What's New in Theaters, KC FilmFest

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:01:52 +0000

On this Friday's Walt Bodine Show, co-host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics take a look at what's new in the box office, including a few highlights from Kansas City FilmFest.

Movie Critics: New Releases, Hunger Games

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:11:25 +0000

On this Friday's Walt Bodine Show, co-host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics will review recent movie releases, including John Carter, Jeff Who Lives At Home, 21 Jump Street, The Hunger Games, and We Need To Talk About Kevin.

Movie Critics: Academy Awards Recap, New Releases

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:42:11 +0000

On this Friday's Walt Bodine Show, co-host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics will review the results of this year’s Academy Awards. Plus, reviews of recent movie releases, including Wanderlust, Act of Valor, and A Separation.

The Movie Critics: Academy Awards Predictions

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:51:10 +0000

On this Friday's Walt Bodine Show, co-host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics will take a look at recent movie releases, including A Dangerous Method, The Grey, Big Miracle, and Star Wars Episode 1 3-D. Plus, their thoughts on why there are only 9 nominees for this year's Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards, and predictions for which films could take Best Picture.

The Movie Critics: Nice Start, 2012

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:59:10 +0000

Don't you think it's a perfect time of year if you like to go to the movies? There’s no holiday shopping to do, no garden to tend, no snow to shovel, and no nice weather to miss. But when it comes to picking what films to see, that’s where the Movie Critics come in.

The Movie Critics: Best Films of 2011

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:54:08 +0000

On the Walt Bodine Show Friday, co-host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics will take a look at recent movie releases, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, We Bought a Zoo, and War Horse. Plus, we'll hear our critics favorite films of 2011.

TELL US:
What's been your favorite film of 2011?