Movies

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Film Blasted For Funding Changes
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Film Blasted For Funding Changes

Prominent filmmakers cite past support and criticize reduced funding for local artists.

Milwaukee Film Festival Returns in April

Milwaukee Film Festival Returns in April

2024 festival will feature 300 films over 15 days, running from April 11 through 25.

Sieger on Songs: Nina Simone’s Summer of Soul
Sieger on Songs

Nina Simone’s Summer of Soul

So much great music in this documentary. And then there is Ms. Simone. Wow.

Oscar Films: The Surprise Pick for Best Picture
Oscar Films

The Surprise Pick for Best Picture

‘Drive My Car’ is an intriguing mystery, both as a film and an Oscar pick.

Oscar Films: ‘The Lost Daughter’ Is a Slow Burner
Oscar Films

‘The Lost Daughter’ Is a Slow Burner

Well crafted and thoughtfully naturalistic, but too slow, despite its nominations.

Oscar Film: The Academy Awards’ Hateful Eight
Oscar Film

The Academy Awards’ Hateful Eight

To trim the show’s length, eight awards won’t be presented in prime time. That’s a mistake.

Oscar Films: ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Robbed Of Nominations
Oscar Films

‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Robbed Of Nominations

Should have gotten best picture, best actress nods. And what a performance by Denzel Washington.

Oscar Films: ‘West Side Story’ Deserves Bigger Audience
Oscar Films

‘West Side Story’ Deserves Bigger Audience

It’s a great film, with seven Oscar nods but should have gotten eight.

Oscar Films: Poor Poor Princess Diana
Oscar Films

Poor Poor Princess Diana

The film ‘Spencer’ is beautiful but silly. And Kristen Stewart is a weak choice for best actress.

Oscar Films: So Many Choices for Supporting Actress
Oscar Films

So Many Choices for Supporting Actress

Even getting down to top five picks isn’t easy.

Oscar Films: Nightmare Alley Is Over Hyped
Oscar Films

Nightmare Alley Is Over Hyped

A disappointment for a fine director, but might still get some Oscar nods.

Oscar Films: ‘Being the Ricardos’ Is Intriguing, But…
Oscar Films

‘Being the Ricardos’ Is Intriguing, But…

A plot-heavy mishmash, with strong performances by Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem.