Russ Simmons

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 22, 2026 3/5 "Wicker" is skillfully produced, but a strange and off-putting bohemian social commentary masquerading as a romantic fantasy. Go to Full Review Wicker (2026) 94% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 22, 2026 1/5 Don’t sacrifice any of your time on "Sacrifice," a head-scratching total misfire. Go to Full Review Sacrifice (2025) 35% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 22, 2026 3/5 The sweet-natured drama "Rise and Shine" is a locally shot production with its heart squarely in the right place. Go to Full Review Rise and Shine (2026) - - - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 22, 2026 3/5 It has its many flaws, but it is still a somewhat poignant look at grief, technology and hope powered not by the sun, but by the performances of Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams. Go to Full Review Klara and the Sun (2026) 25% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 22, 2026 3/5 "A Talent for Murder" is an intriguing cat and mouse chiller. Go to Full Review A Talent for Murder (2026) 78% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 16, 2026 2/5 While well-acted and beautifully photographed, "Love of Your Life" is a somewhat morose and melancholy four-hanky weeper. Go to Full Review Love of Your Life (2026) 81% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 16, 2026 3/5 "Tenzing" is a thoughtful and engaging action film as well as an instructive biopic. Go to Full Review Tenzing (2026) 98% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 16, 2026 4/5 For those who want to be informed, "Musk" is a must=see. Go to Full Review Musk (2026) 96% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 9, 2026 3/5 There are more than a few "Hey, wait a minute…" moments in the spotty script, but the cast and lively pace make "Animals" a provocative distraction. Go to Full Review Animals (2026) 31% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 9, 2026 3/5 Fans of sagebrush sagas will likely find a lot to like in "Angel and the Badman," a reasonably entertaining Western throwback. Go to Full Review Angel and the Badman (2026) 23% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 9, 2026 4/5 "The Social Reckoning" is an ethically provocative broadside blow at big business social media. Go to Full Review The Social Reckoning (2026) 54% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 2, 2026 3/5 "May Contain: My Life" is a thoughtful cry for tolerance and acceptance. Go to Full Review May Contain: My Life (2026) - - - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 2, 2026 2/5 You can’t blame the cast, but the whole preposterous affair becomes unintentionally laughable…that is, when it’s not unintentionally dull. Go to Full Review Verity (2026) 31% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Oct 2, 2026 2/5 It seems that Iñárritu is daring audiences to hate "Digger" and, frankly, most people will. Go to Full Review Digger (2026) 53% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Sep 25, 2026 2/5 You can’t blame the cast, but this ham-fisted drama never rings true, reducing a fascinating story to a dull procedural. Go to Full Review Unabomber (2026) 24% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Sep 25, 2026 2/5 Heavy handed and overly artsy, it's hard to say if it's a hatchet job or an exposé. In any case, "Primetime" is a thoroughly unpleasant watch. Go to Full Review Primetime (2026) 86% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Sep 25, 2026 4/5 It’s excruciating to see their struggles, but the bond between man and his best friend in "Heart of the Beast" should resonate with pet lovers everywhere. Go to Full Review Heart of the Beast (2026) 85% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Sep 18, 2026 3/5 This fast and furious and nearly wordless comedy is aimed squarely at the youngest demographic but is loaded with sight and sound gags that should appeal to mom and dad. Go to Full Review Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (2026) 99% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Sep 18, 2026 3/5 While it may not quite be in the same category as the similarly themed classics like "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and the white-knuckle thriller "Sorcerer," "The Weight" is a gritty and involving thriller about the costs of human greed. Go to Full Review The Weight (2026) 94% - -

Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) Sep 18, 2026 4/5 There are more effective jump scares here than in a dozen horror movies as well as a lot of cheeky humor. "Resident Evil" is depraved but effective. Go to Full Review Resident Evil (2026) 96% - -