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Movie Critics: Avengers, Summer Blockbusters

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

Plus, a conversation with Darren Lynn Bousman, who grew up in Overland Park and is the director behind Saw II-IV. We’ll hear about his latest horrific project The Devils’ Carnival screening at Glenwood Artsat 9575 Metcalf for one show only, Saturday May 5th at 9pm.

This batch of Movie Critics includes Russ Simmons of KKFI, Fox 4 News, Marie Asner of Metro Voice, On Air Prep& PhantomTollboothand Loey Lockerby of The Kansas City Star and her blog Such a Critic.

RATINGS ON A 1-5 SCALE

OPENED ON APRIL 20TH:

THINK LIKE A MAN (PG-13) - 3
THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13) - 2.5
CHIMPANZEE (G) - 3
FOOTNOTE (PG)
IN THE FAMILY (Not rated)

OPENED ON APRIL 27TH:

PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG) - 3
THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) - 2.5
THE DEEP BLUE SEA (R) - 3
SALT OF LIFE (Not rated) - 3
SAFE (R) - 2.5
THE RAVEN (R) - 3

OPENS ON MAY 4TH:

MARVELS THE AVENGERS (PG-13) - 4.5
DAMSELS IN DISTRESS (PG-13)
WE HAVE A POPE (Not rated) - 3.5
KEYHOLE (R)
CABIN IN THE WOODS (R) - 3.5

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