Movies
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.
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“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.
Jun 2nd, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
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.
May 30th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“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.
May 24th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“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.
May 17th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
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.
May 14th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“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.
May 6th, 2013 by Michael Cotey
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.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
Carlo Besasie
The Milwaukee director talks with Mark about his career thus far and the changing landscape of modern filmmaking.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
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.
Apr 26th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
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.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
Roger Ebert, remembered in Milwaukee
Dominique Noth, a cultural commentator in Milwaukee for decades, knew the late Roger Ebert pre-celebrity.
Apr 5th, 2013 by
