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MKE This Week: Something to Celebrate
MKE This Week

Something to Celebrate

Polish Fest opens, John C. Reilly goes underground, the Fine Arts Quartet plays on, "Wicked" returns, MAM's "30 Americans," and UWM dances in sunshine and under the stars.

Backstage with Mark Metcalf: Filmmaker Ryan Sarnowski
Backstage with Mark Metcalf

Filmmaker Ryan Sarnowski

Mark talks to the doc|UWM co-director about the film program, his history with documentaries and his latest project: a doc following the last acolyte of a religion/social movement called Lawsonomy.

“Now You See Me” short on movie magic

“Now You See Me” short on movie magic

While the cast of actors is astounding, director Louis Leterrier isn't on the same level, dragging down the film with dull special effects.

“Love Is All You Need”: Simple premise, unpredictable execution
“Love Is All You Need”

Simple premise, unpredictable execution

Pierce Brosnan does remarkably well alongside Trine Dyrholm, in this tale of unexpected love that doesn't hesitate to get honest.

“At Any Price” takes director from urban immigrants to Midwestern farmers

“At Any Price” takes director from urban immigrants to Midwestern farmers

Bahrani's brilliant successes with little-known casts don't translate to a bigger film with Hollywood veterans.

“Star Trek Into Darkness” a satisfying action-adventure

“Star Trek Into Darkness” a satisfying action-adventure

While Mark's never been a Trekkie, this installment of the rebooted franchise leaves him looking forward to more.

“The Great Gatsby”: The Luhrmann Razzle-Dazzle
“The Great Gatsby”

The Luhrmann Razzle-Dazzle

Baz Luhrmann's "Gatsby" delivers big stars and cinematic flash, but misses F. Scott Fitzgerald's elegance and depth of feeling.

“Iron Man 3” — Marvel-ous!

“Iron Man 3” — Marvel-ous!

"Iron Man 3" brims with 3D action and dazzling effects even as it gets beneath the skin of the man inside the armor.

MKE This Week: Award-winners and stars abound
MKE This Week

Award-winners and stars abound

The Rep hosts a tribute to Janis Joplin, Windfall performs a Sondheim classic, the MSO features a visiting violinist, and two Skylight favorites host a cabaret-esque show.

Backstage with Mark Metcalf: Carlo Besasie
Backstage with Mark Metcalf

Carlo Besasie

The Milwaukee director talks with Mark about his career thus far and the changing landscape of modern filmmaking.

McConaughey doesn’t get his hands dirty with “Mud”

McConaughey doesn’t get his hands dirty with “Mud”

Jeff Nichols' script is an excellent star vehicle, but McConaughey is still too glamorous to sell the role.

Robert Redford’s “Company” dares too little

Robert Redford’s “Company” dares too little

"The Company You Keep" could be a gripping film about the fine line between activism and terrorism, but Redford wastes his star-studded cast on melodrama.