Movies
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
Gen Silent illuminates the hidden struggle of LGBT seniors
The emotionally complex documentary, which screens Saturday, reveals the fears of closeting and isolation that plague a generation.
Oct 22nd, 2011 by Jackie Dreyer
Love and humor mix in campy B-movie form
"Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same" screens Saturday at the Milwaukee LGBT Film Festival.
Oct 22nd, 2011 by Jeb Ebben
“Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
"Detective Dee" captures many of the more enjoyable elements of Chinese film, but it's connection to the West is also part of its undoing. Now playing at the Oriental Theater.
Oct 21st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
