Movies
“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
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
