Movies
“To Rome With Love”
Mark Metcalf explores Woody Allen's post-NYC filmmaking journey that has taken him to London, Paris, Barcelona, and now, "To Rome With Love."
Jul 6th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf“Animal House” Revisited
Mark Metcalf talks about playing Douglas C. Neidermeyer in "Animal House" with a fan of the film and friend of the podcast.
Jun 21st, 2012 by Mark Metcalf“Hysteria”
Maggie Gyllenhaal stars in "Hysteria," the story of the two men who invented the electronic vibrator. The film opens Friday at the Landmark Downer Theatre.
Jun 8th, 2012 by Mark MetcalfA closer look at buzzworthy documentary “As Goes Janesville”
Michael Horne takes a closer look at the documentary "As Goes Janesville" at an advance screening and fundraising event for the film at Discovery World.
May 31st, 2012 by Michael Horne“We Are Wisconsin” brings Madison protests to the big screen
Documentary filmmaker Aimee Williams' "love letter to democracy," "We Are Wisconsin" chronicles the occupation of the Wisconsin Capitol building in Madison.
May 31st, 2012 by Ryan FindleyFilmmaker Eric Gerber imports Milwaukee cast for “Pester”
Filmmaker Eric Gerber lives and works in Los Angeles, but he's importing Milwaukee talent for his dark American Dream drama, "Pester."
May 30th, 2012 by Elisabeth Albeck“Monsieur Lazhar”
"Monsieur Lazhar" addresses the difficult topic of discussing tragedy with children. The film screens tonight at the Oriental Theatre.
May 25th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf“Darling Companion”
Lawrence Kasdan's "Darling Companion," starring Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline and a dog named Freeway, has Mark Metcalf longing for a little authenticity.
May 18th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf“The Deep Blue Sea”
The Terence Davies-directed adaptation of a Terence Rattigan play is melodramatic and powerful, with a tragically beautiful performance by Rachel Weisz.
May 5th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf“Damsels in Distress”
Damsels in Distress, now playing at the Oriental Theatre, rises out of the "mumblecore" genre but the film ultimately feels unimportant.
May 4th, 2012 by Mark MetcalfExperiments and Alchemy
MUFF is back for its twelfth year, featuring screenings at the UWM Union Theatre, Kenilworth Studios and the Walker's Point Center for the Arts.
May 3rd, 2012 by Ryan Findley“Pandora’s Box” at the Oriental
Milwaukee Film screened silent film "Pandora's Box," set to piano accompaniment, "delivering one of the more satisfying cinematic jolts in recent memory."
Apr 27th, 2012 by Matt Mueller