Movies
“Footnote”
"Footnote," opening Friday at the Downer Theatre, is a compelling exploration of a difficult moral question as both father and son vie for the Israel prize.
Apr 20th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Redemption”: Slick action, empty plot
Indonesian import "The Raid: Redemption" is a viciously slick action romp, but its video game plot makes it difficult to find a reason to care.
Apr 13th, 2012 by Matt Mueller
“The Turin Horse,” at UWM Union Theatre
Bela Tarr's "The Turin Horse" makes its Milwaukee premiere this weekend at the UWM Union Theatre.
Apr 6th, 2012 by Ben Martin
“Apart,” Romance and hocus-pocus
"Apart": Pretty people, young love, paranormal visions of disaster, fate... oh, never mind.
Apr 5th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Once Upon a Time in Anatolia”
"Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" makes its Milwaukee premiere this weekend at the UWM Union Theatre.
Mar 30th, 2012 by Ben Martin
Wong Kar-Wai double feature screens at UWM Union Theatre
"Chungking Express" and "Fallen Angels," two films by influential Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai, screen this weekend at UWM Union Theatre.
Mar 29th, 2012 by Andy Hartman
“In Darkness”
Mark Metcalf finds parallels between Agnieszka Holland's "In Darkness," opening tonight at the Downer, and Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List."
Mar 23rd, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Friends With Kids”
Despite having an accomplished cast and a strong comedic performance from Jon Hamm, Mark Metcalf says, "We all know where "Friends With Kids" is going to end."
Mar 9th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Q&A with Jeff Ircink
The Really Funny Horny Goat International Short Film Festival is this weekend, with short films from all over the world screening at Horny Hideaway.
Mar 2nd, 2012 by Matt Baudo
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
