Movies
2012 Academy Awards
Oscar night is this Sunday, and Mark Metcalf shares his predictions, thoughts and hopes for Hollywood's biggest night, the 2012 Academy Awards.
Feb 24th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Alps” at UWM Union Theatre
"Alps," by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos screens this weekend at the UWM Union Theatre.
Feb 17th, 2012 by Ben Martin
“A Separation”
Mark Metcalf reviews Iranian film "A Separation," which looks at a couple parting ways in a very different, yet strikingly similar world.
Feb 17th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Cronenberg’s “A Dangerous Method” at the Downer
Mark Metcalf reviews David Cronenberg's latest, "A Dangerous Method," opening today at the Landmark Downer Theatre.
Jan 27th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Hugo”
Martin Scorcese makes his case for use of 3-D, film preservation, and how to make a PG-rated story with Sasha Baron Cohen in it.
Nov 24th, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1
What did Mark Metcalf think of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1"? Let's just say he wasn't at the midnight screening.
Nov 18th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Found Magazine vs. Found Footage at the Oriental Theatre
Presenters for "Found vs. Found" at the Oriental Theatre pick out both the hilariously absurd and the agonizingly tender moments found in print and film.
Nov 16th, 2011 by Ryan Findley
Found vs. Found
Two camps from two very popular yet different underground cultural anthropology mediums find each other and do battle. Interview with Davy Rothbart and Nick Prueher.
Nov 14th, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
“Wisconsin’s Nazi Resistance” paints portrait of a virtuous life
The story of courageous Wisconsinite Mildred Fish-Harnack is chronicled in Wisconsin Public Television's new documentary, "Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance."
Nov 7th, 2011 by Natasha Anderson
Through the filmmaker’s lens
Milwaukee filmmakers Matthew Konkel and Kara Mulrooney review out of town films screening at the 13th annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival.
Nov 3rd, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
A few words with Ross Bigley of the Milwaukee Short Film Festival
From racy romances to family-friendly sci-fi flicks and even an amateur monster movie, the 13th annual MSFF packs a cinematic punch this weekend.
Nov 2nd, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
“My Afternoons with Marguerite”
Gerard Depardieu brings a deep, rich humanness to his role in "My Afternoons with Marguerite." Now playing at the Downer Theatre.
Oct 25th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
