Movies
“The Other Dream Team”
This doc on Lithuania's ragtag 1992 Olympic basketball team, supported by unlikely allies the Grateful Dead, is a powerful allegory for their struggles with the USSR.
Oct 26th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
MADACC brings documentary “Beyond the Myth” to the Oriental
"Beyond the Myth," a documentary addressing negative stereotypes about pit bulls and Breed Specific Legislation, screens tonight at the Oriental Theatre.
Oct 25th, 2012 by Callie Koller
Musical gems, unsettling theater, and falling dancers
Present Music, Natalie Merchant and Siberian Virtuosi power up, while the theater re-visits disturbing history.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Danielle McClune
“The Invisible Men,” at the LGBT Film/Video Festival
Documentary "The Invisible Men" tells the story of three gay Palestinians who are forced to live lives of secrecy. The film screens Sunday at the Union Theatre.
Oct 20th, 2012 by Andy Hartman
“Facing Mirrors,” at the LGBT Film Festival
Iranian film "Facing Mirrors" is the nation's first narrative to feature a transgender main character. The film screens on Saturday at the UWM Union Theatre.
Oct 19th, 2012 by Ben Martin
“Mosquita y Mari” a beautiful coming-of-age tale
Aurora Guerrero's story of two young girls drawn together builds on emotional intimacy and self-discovery, amid cultural clashes.
Oct 18th, 2012 by Ryan Findley
Dukakis and co. make “Cloudburst” an enjoyable ride
The Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival's opening film doesn't break new ground, but it's the little things that make it worth viewing.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Brewcity Bruisers host Wisconsin premiere of “Derby, Baby!”
Rolling toward their 7th season, Milwaukee's Brewcity Bruisers host a screening of new documentary "Derby Baby!" at Turner Hall this Friday.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Angela Morgan
Milwaukee’s LGBT Film/Video Fest brings complexity to the screen
The Olympia Dukakis-led comedy "Cloudburst" opens a weekend of acclaimed films that are confidently LGBT without limiting themselves to a narrow focus.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
“The Sapphires,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival
Milwaukee Film Festival Spotlight Presentation film "The Sapphires" features a great '60s soul soundtrack and does so with its heart in the right place.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Ben Martin
“Samsara,” an article of faith
Ron Fricke's new film, Samsara, conveys the power of faith around the world.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Alloy Orchestra returns to the Oriental Theatre
As the Milwaukee Film Festival continues on into its second week, the Alloy Orchestra accompanied Alfred Hitchcock's silent version of "Blackmail."
Oct 9th, 2012 by Lacy Landre
