Russ Simmons

"Science fiction is a laboratory for experimenting with ideas," says Chris McKitterick.The film Interstellar stretches scientific knowledge to spark our…

Current movie hits like “Pacific Rim” and “Despicable Me 2” are loaded with computer generated imagery (CGI).But did you know that Kansas City has become…

For years, it seems like Hollywood has been remaking the same films over and over and over again. Have they run out of original ideas? Or is it the movie…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…