Thom Poe

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: 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: 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.

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.