Movies

Oscar Films: The Surprise Pick for Best Picture
Oscar Films

The Surprise Pick for Best Picture

‘Drive My Car’ is an intriguing mystery, both as a film and an Oscar pick.

Oscar Films: ‘The Lost Daughter’ Is a Slow Burner
Oscar Films

‘The Lost Daughter’ Is a Slow Burner

Well crafted and thoughtfully naturalistic, but too slow, despite its nominations.

Oscar Film: The Academy Awards’ Hateful Eight
Oscar Film

The Academy Awards’ Hateful Eight

To trim the show’s length, eight awards won’t be presented in prime time. That’s a mistake.

Oscar Films: ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Robbed Of Nominations
Oscar Films

‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Robbed Of Nominations

Should have gotten best picture, best actress nods. And what a performance by Denzel Washington.

Oscar Films: ‘West Side Story’ Deserves Bigger Audience
Oscar Films

‘West Side Story’ Deserves Bigger Audience

It’s a great film, with seven Oscar nods but should have gotten eight.

Oscar Films: Poor Poor Princess Diana
Oscar Films

Poor Poor Princess Diana

The film ‘Spencer’ is beautiful but silly. And Kristen Stewart is a weak choice for best actress.

Oscar Films: So Many Choices for Supporting Actress
Oscar Films

So Many Choices for Supporting Actress

Even getting down to top five picks isn’t easy.

Oscar Films: Nightmare Alley Is Over Hyped
Oscar Films

Nightmare Alley Is Over Hyped

A disappointment for a fine director, but might still get some Oscar nods.

Oscar Films: ‘Being the Ricardos’ Is Intriguing, But…
Oscar Films

‘Being the Ricardos’ Is Intriguing, But…

A plot-heavy mishmash, with strong performances by Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem.

Oscar Films: ‘The Power of the Dog’ Bites Deep
Oscar Films

‘The Power of the Dog’ Bites Deep

Jane Campion’s film demands close attention and deserves awards.

Film: Local Filmmakers Shooting Screwball Crime Caper
Film

Local Filmmakers Shooting Screwball Crime Caper

Milwaukee filmmakers are fundraising to finish their indie flick.

Local Filmmaker Puts City in Spotlight

Local Filmmaker Puts City in Spotlight

Documentary ‘The Heartland’ explores barriers Black children face growing up.