Kansas City Film Critics Circle

Kansas City Film Critics Circle
AbbreviationKCFCC
Formation1966
FounderJames Loutzenhiser
TypeFilm criticism
Location
Official language
English
Websitekcfcc.org

The Kansas City Film Critics Circle (KCFCC) is an American film critic organization founded in 1966 by James Loutzenhiser, who also served as its President till his death in 2001.[1][2] The annual awards presented by the group for achievements in filmmaking are among the oldest in the United States which are bestowed by film critics, second only to the New York Film Critics Circle awards.[3][4][5] Its members include reviewers and film scholars from various print publications and broadcasting stations based in Kansas City, Missouri.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ Schmidt, Heidi; Simmons, Russ (January 23, 2023). "Kansas City Film Critics Circle names best in films for 2023". WDAF-TV. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "KC Film Critics Circle's 34th Annual Awards". The Olathe Daily News. January 15, 2000. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "K.C. Film Critics Circle issues top awards". Lawrence Journal-World. January 8, 2008. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via NewspaperArchive.
  4. ^ Wilbur, Brock (January 17, 2022). "Kansas City Film Critics Circle names Loutzenhiser award-winners for 2022". The Pitch. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Stack, Dennis (February 12, 1967). "Films: Views and Interviews". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Walker, Steve (December 17, 2012). "KC Film Critics Circle Splits Honors Among 'The Master,' 'Lincoln' & 'Les Mis'". KCUR-FM. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  7. ^ "'12 Years a Slave' wins big with Kansas City film critics". Uproxx. December 15, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  8. ^ Lybarger, Dan (January 3, 2005). "Kansas City Film Critics Circle Issues Top Honors". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.