Movies
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
Fun, but without straying from its prototype
Dreamworks' newest flick is a clever, prehistoric family romp in a classic tradition, but it's too unimaginative to be more than a moneymaker.
Mar 22nd, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“Gatekeepers” exposes Israel’s unseen security force
Six former directors of the Shin Bet intelligence service are interviewed in a documentary by Dror Moreh, opening this weekend at the Downer Theatre.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
