It's Movie Time

In the time it takes to run one of your regular news breaks, this smart and entertaining show will offer your listeners a look at the latest in mainstream and independent film.

John and Kristin will also record personalized 30-second promo spots for stations that choose to run the weekly series. For more information, contact Kristin@itsmovietime.org.

For reviews, updates, and more, find It's Movie Time on Facebook.


About the Show:

Originally hosted by John DeSando and Clay Lowe, It’s Movie Time made its debut on Columbus, Ohio’s WCBE (90.5 FM) in 2001, airing each Friday at 3:01 and 8:01 p.m. The show garnered a number of awards, including Communicator and Silver Microphone honors.

When Clay left the show in January of 2009, Kristin Dreyer Kramer (formerly a regular guest host) took over as John’s co-host, bringing a new dynamic (and a new demographic) to the show.

At that time, the pair also began hosting an additional weekly show, On the Marquee, which covers the latest theatrical and video releases in Columbus. Originally a weekly podcast, On the Marquee currently airs at 9:01 each Sunday morning on WCBE.


About the Format

Each week on It’s Movie Time, John and Kristin review two or three of the week’s latest theatrical releases—from big-budget blockbusters to little-known indies. Each show includes short reviews of the week’s movies, followed by the critics’ grades.

John and Kristin’s sharp writing and easy-going chemistry make the show both informative and entertaining—which is why they’ve won so many awards.


About the Hosts:

John DeSando holds a Ph.D. in English and enjoys long, heavy dramas, anything British, and the occasional shallow action movie.

Kristin Dreyer Kramer is the editor-in-chief of NightsAndWeekends.com, an online publication that features reviews of movies, books, music, and games. She loves clever comedies, anything Scandinavian, and the occasional geeky fanboy movie.


About the Awards:

It’s Movie Time has been honored with numerous awards throughout the years. In its current line-up, the show and its hosts have been recognized with the following awards:
MarCom Awards Gold Award: 2009, 2010, 2011
Communicator Awards Silver Award of Distinction: 2009, 2011
Hermes Awards Gold Award: 2010, 2011
2011 Los Angeles Press Club National Entertainment Journalism Awards Runner-Up: Best Radio Feature (for It's Movie Time's 2010 Year in Review)
2011 Los Angeles Press Club National Entertainment Journalism Awards Runner-Up: Radio Critic of the Year
2010 Los Angeles Press Club National Entertainment Journalism Awards Winner: Best Radio Feature (for It’s Movie Time’s 2009 Year in Review)
2010 National Entertainment Journalism Awards Honorable Mention: Radio Critic of the Year
2009 National Entertainment Journalism Awards Finalist: Radio Critic of the Year Hide full description

In the time it takes to run one of your regular news breaks, this smart and entertaining show will offer your listeners a look at the latest in mainstream and independent film.

John and Kristin will also record personalized 30-second promo spots for stations that choose to run the weekly series. For more information, contact Kristin@itsmovietime.org.

For reviews, updates, and more, find It's Movie Time on Facebook.


About the Show:

Originally hosted by John DeSando and Clay Lowe, It’s Movie Time made its debut on Columbus, Ohio’s WCBE (90.5 FM) in 2001, airing each Friday at 3:01 and 8:01 p.m. The show garnered a number of awards, including Communicator and Silver Microphone honors.

When Clay left the show in January of 2009, Kristin Dreyer Kramer (formerly a regular guest host) took over... Show full description