Freeze Frame

Russ covers Ron Howard’s version of the seafaring epic that inspired “Moby Dick.” The post FREEZE FRAME: “In the Heart of the Sea” appeared first on KKFI .

Two movies with local connections are on Russ' agenda. A collaboration between KU professor Kevin Willmott and director Spike Lee and a biopic of Mother Teresa by a Clinton, MO native.

Russ fills us in on the “Rocky” franchise revival, an old-fashioned romantic drama and a biopic about a blacklisted screenwriter. The post FREEZE FRAME: “Creed,” “Brooklyn,” “Trumbo” appeared first on KKFI .

Claustrophobia abounds in a kidnapping drama and a dramatization of the 2010 mine disaster in Chile. Russ also covers a German drama about Nazi persecution and a British rom-com.

The latest James Bond opus, a reboot of a comic strip classic, a martial arts art film and a four-hankie tearjerker are on Russ’ agenda this week. The post FREEZE FRAME: “Spectre,” “The Peanuts Movie,” “The Assassin,” “Miss You Already” appeared first on KKFI .

Sandra Bullock's political satire, the story of the downfall of Dan Rather and a feminist Western are on Russ' agenda for this week.

A Vin Diesel Halloween movie, a Hasbro doll adaptation, a Bill Murray comedy and a Chinese melodrama all fall under Russ' scrutiny.

Russ guides us through two high-profile true stories, a horror comedy for kids and a documentary about Indian-American matchmaking.

Russ fills us in about a Peter Pan origin story, a documentary about a Nobel Laureate and a searing social drama.

Russ reviews a wide range of films this week, including “The Martian,” focusing on an otherworldly Matt Damon, “Sicario,” about a hitman and “The Walk,” on a high wire act. The post FREEZE FRAME: “The Martian,” “Sicario,” “The Walk,” “Sleeping With Other People,” “Mississippi Grind” Movies appeared first on KKFI .

Russ covers "The Intern," a comedy with Robert De Niro, "Stonewall," a film about the early history of the gay rights movement and "Pawn Sacrafice," a drama about chess master Bobby Fischer.

Russ gives the lowdown on "Black Mass," Johnny Depp's gangster flick, "Everest," a docudrama about a mountain tragedy and "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials," the second in a Young Adult action series.

Russ reveals if "The Visit," M. Night Shyamalan's new horror flick is worth the visit and whether "Queen of Earth," a new drama with Elizabeth Moss is truly regal.

Russ covers "A Walk in the Woods," the latest from actor Robert Redford, "Jimmy's Hall," a social drama from Ireland and "7 Chinese Brothers," a wacky indie comedy.

Russ gives us an overview of "No Escape," a thriller, "Zipper," a political soap, "We Are Your Friends," a drama about the LA dance scene, "Mistress America," a screwball comedy, "Diary of a Teenage Girl," a coming-of-age drama and "Z for Zachariah," a post-apocalyptic love triangle.

Russ takes a hit for us by viewing "Hitman: Agent 47," a video game movie and provides the lowdown on two documentaries about two eccentric celebs, "Listen to Me, Marlon" and "Being Evel."  

"Straight Outta Compton," a drama about the rise of rap group NWA and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," a tongue-in-cheek spy thriller hit theaters this week. Russ gives the scoop.

Russ marvel's at the failure of "Fantastic Four," Marvel's latest and reviews "Irrational Man," a Woody Allen drama, "The Gift," a psychological thriller and "Shaun the Sheep," an stop-motion animated feature.

Russ covers "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation," Tom Cruise's latest, "Vacation," the re-boot of a classic comedy, "Infinitely Polar Bear," a Mark Ruffalo drama, and "The Stanford Prison Experiment," the screen version of a textbook psychology experiment.

Russ provides fair warning on "Pixels," Adam Sandler's new sci-fi comedy and "Paper Towns," the latest dramedy aimed at young audiences.

Russ covers "Ant-Man," homeboy Paul Rudd's entry into the Marvel universe, plus "Mr. Holmes," Ian McKellan's take on an aging detective, "Trainwreck," Amy Schumer's movie debut and "Lila & Eve," a thriller with J. Lo and Viola Davis.

Russ covers the movie bases with "Minions," a kids' flick, "Amy," an intriguing documentary about Amy Winehouse, and "The Gallows," a low-budget horror entry.

They're both back. Arnold is a time traveling cyborg in "Terminator Genisys" and Channing Tatum is an exotic dancer in "Magic Mike XXL." Russ lets us know if either is worth our time.

Is Ted 2, a film about a raunchy teddy bear bearable? Is "Max" a movie dog? Is "Me, Earl & the Dying Girl," the big winner at Sundance, worth the hype? Russ weighs in.

Russ covers two films from opposite ends of the cinematic spectrum. "Inside Out" is an animated Pixar offering, and "Dope" is an R-rated Sundance hit.