Movies
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
No time to lounge around. Go out.
Rembrandt at MAM, Alchemist Halloween, "Titanic" anniversary, photos at Via/Transfer, lots of Last Chances.
Oct 9th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
“Compliance” a film that’s hard to shake
This horrifying film inspires a visceral reaction that makes it tough to justify seeing, despite excellent acting and insightful questioning.
Oct 8th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
“No God No Master,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival
Shot in Milwaukee, the look of the city is transformed to a different time, but "No God No Master" spends too much time on the political soapbox.
Oct 7th, 2012 by Ben Martin
“Bones Brigade: An Autobiography”
Professional skateboarder Stacy Peralta's documentary shows the sport from an emotional angle, and presents the athletes first and foremost as people.
Oct 4th, 2012 by Sahan Jayasuriya
Collaborative Cinema at The Milwaukee Show
Mark Metcalf talks with Nathaniel Schardin, director of "The Vampire Formerly Known as Dracula," which premieres tonight at The Milwaukee Film Festival.
Oct 4th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
The making of “Little Red”
After five long years, Tate Bunker's Little Red Riding Hood retelling, featuring Mark Metcalf, has arrived at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Oct 3rd, 2012 by Phillip Martinez
Mads Brügger is “The Ambassador”
This hidden camera doc exposes the corruption of Central African Republic leaders and diplomats, but the Danish journalist's own moral ambiguity may be too much to ignore.
Oct 3rd, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
“A Girl Like Her,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival
Ann Fessler's documentary looks at the lives of women in the 1950s and '60s who became pregnant out of wedlock and were forced to give up their children.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Ryan Findley
