The movie critics are here to discuss new releases. The critics tell us which movies to see and which ones to skip. Later in the show, host Russ Simmons explores the faith-based film phenomenon.
Released April 4:
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG-13) - 3.5 out of 5
- God's Not Dead (PG) - 3 out of 5
- Particle Fever (NR) - 3 out of 5
Released April 11:
Released April 16:
- Heaven Is for Real (PG) - 3.5 out of 5
Released April 18:
- Transcendence (PG-13) - 2.5 out of 5
- Under the Skin (R) - 2.5 out of 5
- A Haunted House 2 (R) - 2 out of 5
- Joe (R) - 4 out of 5
- Dom Hemingway (R) - 3 out of 5
Released April 25:
- Brick Mansions (R) - 2 out of 5
- The Railway Man (R) - 3 out of 5
Upcoming Events:
- NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage, Tivoli Performing Arts Series Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
- Nabucco at the Royal Opera House: Thursday, May 15 at 1 p.m.
- Europe and the Holocaust Film Series, Fine Arts Theatre Group: The Counterfeiters Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Leawood Theatre
- Celebrate the Big Bads: Movie Villains in May, Alamo Drafthouse
- Nymphomaniac: Vol. I and Vol. II April 28-30 7 p.m. (Vol. I) 9:10 p.m. (Vol. II) Screenland Armour
Guests:
- Marie Asner, freelance writer and entertainment reviewer with phantomtollbooth.org
- John Tibbetts, University of Kansas associate professor, department of film and media studies
- Phil Boatwright, movie critic, previewonline.org and The Movie Reporter
