The fall movie season is almost upon us and with it comes more adult fare--even a few fine films that are generating some Oscar buzz. Plus they also chat about the Kansas International Film Festival and the unique offerings it brings.
Today on Central Standard, Russ Simmons and the movie critics review flicks currently showing. They also walk us through the surprises, the usual suspects, and the instant classics opening up during awards season. We also want to hear your opinion on the matter!
REVIEWS (Out of 5 Stars)
- You're Next - 2.5 Stars
- The World's End - 3 Stars
- Blue Jasmine - 4 Stars
- The Spectacular Now - 3.5 Stars
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones - 2 Stars
- Closed Circuit - 1 Star
- Getaway - 2 Star
- One Direction: This Is Us - 2.5 Stars
- The Grandmaster - 3 Stars
- Riddick - 3 Stars
- Insidious: Chapter 2 - 3 Stars
- The Family - 2 Stars
- Austenland - 2 Stars
- In A World - 3.5 Stars
- Hannah Arendt - 4 Stars
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 13th Annual Kansas International Film Festival
October 4 - 10, 2013
Glenwood Arts Theatre, Overland Park, Kansas
New York Philharmonic, “A Dancer’s Dream”
Sunday, Sept. 12th, 1 PM
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbor, “Carmen”
Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 1:30 PM
Day For Night
Thursday, Sept. 12th, 7:00 PM
American Movie
Thursday, Sept. 26th, 7:00 PM
Beware of a Holy Whore
Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 7:00 PM
Lost in La Mancha
Thursday, Oct. 17th, 7:00 PM
Living in Oblivion
Thursday, Nov. 7th, 7:00 PM
Guests:
- Tom Poe, Associate Professor of Film at UMKC
- Marie Asner, Film Critic for The Phantom Tollbooth
- Dotty Hamilton, Vice President/Programming for the Kansas International Film Festival
- Brian Mossman, President/Operations for the Kansas International Film Festival
