Movies
“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 MetcalfPreviewing 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 FindleyAn 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“Killing Them Softly”
Mark Metcalf calls Brad Pitt's new film "a beautiful fusion of traditional movie entertainment pushed right into the real political world we all live in."
Nov 30th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf“Holy Motors”
"Holy Motors," this month's Milwaukee Film member screening at the Oriental, is all about acting in both reel and real life.
Nov 29th, 2012 by Ryan FindleyNohl Exhibition artists, events, and “Nite Life”
Kat Murrell takes a look at the final two weeks of events for the 2011 Nohl Fellows, including this week's presentations of "As Goes Janesville" and "Nite Life."
Nov 27th, 2012 by Kat MurrellTonight, to-niight… “West Side Story”
The Milwaukee Symphony, led by Sarah Hicks, to Bernstein's score live with the 1961 classic "West Side Story" film.
Nov 23rd, 2012 by Tom Strini“Rise of the Guardians”
"Rise of the Guardians," the 3D fantasy adventure opening Thanksgiving week, is a "great way to start the holiday season," says Mark Metcalf.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Mark Metcalf