Russ Simmons

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.

Your Memories of Walt Bodine

Bill Anderson and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Walt Bodine, legendary Kansas City broadcaster and icon of the city, died Sunday at the age of 92. To celebrate the life and career of Bodine, Central Standard invites his fans, friends and colleagues to call in and share their memories of former Walt Bodine Show host both on and off the air.

Movie Critics: A look at the Oscars

Matthew Long-Middleton — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:24:21 +0000

The 85th annual Academy Awards are now history. Hollywood’s most glamorous event was yet another extravaganza of self-congratulation. We take a look at favorites slighted and just rewards reaped. And we discuss the significance of Seth MacFarlane performance as host. Movie critics Russ Simmons, Marie Asner and John Tibbots take us through the Oscars and this moth's latest releases.

Best & Worst Movies Of 2012

Jeffrey Harvey and Russ Simmons — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:41:36 +0000

Was Les Miserables miserable? Was Jack Reacher a reach? Should anyone have taken The Guilt Trip? These answers and more, on this week's edition of Central Standard Friday.

Movie Critics: Best Films Of 2012

Matthew Long-Middleton — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:48:14 +0000

Join Central Standard Friday as our movie critics Russ Simmons of KKFI and Fox 4 News, Marie Asner of Metro Voice, On Air Prep & Phantom Tollbooth, and John Tibbets, Associate Professor of Theater and Film at KU, discuss the recent releases and look for your feelings about what have been the best movies and performances of 2012.

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.

The Last Walt Bodine Show

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:48:58 +0000

Thank you all for joining KCUR this Friday morning at 10 a.m. for the very last Walt Bodine Show, and showing such outstanding support for Walt, and his contributions to local journalism.

Walt was join for the hour by his friends Monroe Dodd, Charles Ferruzza and Russ Simmons. The three have known Walt over the years as regular guests and co-hosts, and will talk with Walt today about his influence in Kansas City.

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.