Movies
“Warm Bodies”
The zombie-human love story is a unique angle, but the story itself is nothing more than a too-long homage to "Romeo & Juliet."
Feb 1st, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“Amour”
Director Michael Haneke's simple but striking observational technique results in a moving portrait of a devoted elderly couple in their last months of life.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“Rust and Bone”
Marion Cotillard, among the great actors of the age, digs down to the truth of a tragic and inspiring role.
Jan 17th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
Theater and Gallery Night return
Cream City stages get busy with productions from the Rep, Renaissance, Sunset and more, while winter's Gallery Night launches several exhibits.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
“Zero Dark Thirty”
If Kathryn Bigelow's latest, about the hunt for Bin Laden, is "just a movie," it's solid entertainment. But Mark Metcalf's not sure about that.
Jan 14th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“The Impossible”
Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor deliver powerful performances in Juan Antonio Bayona's "The Impossible," opening Friday at the Oriental Theatre.
Jan 4th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
“Django: Unchained”
Quentin Tarantino's "Django: Unchained" is a great film, but Mark Metcalf says it's difficult to see something so violent in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown.
Dec 25th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Jack Reacher”
Mark Metcalf says "There is a fascinating character hidden inside 'Jack Reacher,'" but unfortunately, "Tom Cruise is not a good actor."
Dec 21st, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Les Miserables” translates splendidly from stage to screen
"Les Mis" the movie packs enormous star power and emotional force – bu' those Cockney accents, gov'nor? Why?
Dec 20th, 2012 by Ellen M. Kozak
“Chasing Ice”
Filmmaker Jeff Orlowski will be at the Oriental to introduce and answer questions about his film, "Chasing Ice." Mark Metcalf reviews the powerful documentary.
Dec 19th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Previewing the Found Footage Festival
The sixth volume of the Found Footage Festival, the brainchild of Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, will land in Milwaukee's Turner Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Dec 17th, 2012 by Ryan Findley
An interview with Sean Williamson, director of “Heavy Hands”
"Heavy Hands," Sean Williamson's debut feature film, premieres Thursday at the Oriental Theatre. TCD sat down with Williamson for an in depth interview.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Sahan Jayasuriya
