MF’10 is almost here. And we’re there.

Curious about your most-anticipated festival picks? Wondering if you should spend time and money on an unknown cinematic adventure? We’ll do our best here to hit the high points, to act your spirit guides or simply to stir a little friendly debate on the merits of each of the films we’re covering. Check back every day for new stories and lots of pictures and video.

And kick off the festival right with a swanky party. It’s tomorrow night at Discovery World, following the 7 p.m. screening of one of fest’s most highly anticipated films, Blue Valentine. It’s free to get in with your stub from that show, or just $10 to enjoy two complimentary Grey Goose drinks plus appetizers, live music and more – more, of course, meaning in part the opportunity to hobnob with filmmakers, actors and other festival notables. See you there.

To be reviewed or previewed on TCD during the Milwaukee Film Festival:

Thur. 9/23:
The Art of the Steal

Fri. 9/24
Au Revoir Taipei
Blue Valentine

Sat. 9/25
Best Worst Movie
Photos: Opening night gala at Discovery World

Sun. 9/26
Ajami
Gerrymandering

Mon. 9/27
Kings of Pastry
Waiting for Superman

Tue. 9/28
Marwencol

Wed. 9/29
Mesrine (Double review of Killer Instinct and Public Enemy No.1)
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Thur. 9/30
MKE Film: Feed the Fish, My Way Home, Blood Junkie, Mark My Words and Rasmalai Dreams

Fri. 10/1
No One Knows About Persian Cats

Sat. 10/2
Hipsters

Waiting for Superman and Feed the Fish are sold out. Buy your tickets to any screening today at Milwaukee Film’s website.