Movies
“Microphone”
The lines between documentary and fiction are blurred in Egyptian independent film, "Microphone," which follows a man's journey into Alexandria's underground art scene.
Sep 28th, 2011 by Phillip Martinez
“The Sleeping Beauty”
French director Catherine Breillat delivers a fresh take on the Sleeping Beauty tales that takes you through a matrix of mind-bending dreams.
Sep 28th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
“Interrupters” panel discussion
It's a conversation that's not always easy, but with "The Interrupters" getting things started, Milwaukee leaders sat down to discuss inner city violence at Marquette University.
Sep 27th, 2011 by Dan Shafer
“The Last Mountain”
Led by Bobby Kennedy Jr., West Virginia activists fight to stop the questionable practice of mountaintop removal mining in MFF's environmental spotlight film, "The Last Mountain."
Sep 26th, 2011 by Dan Shafer
The 2011 Milwaukee Film Festival opens in full force
A report and photo gallery from the premiere and after-party of this year's MFF, which opened strong as hundreds flocked to the Oriental Theatre and Discovery World.
Sep 24th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
“El Bulli – Cooking in Progress”
German filmmaker Gereon Wetzel follows the staff of Spanish restaurant El Bulli as chefs experiment with a bold and inventive new menu.
Sep 23rd, 2011 by Jennifer Kaufman
Starting the conversation
Milwaukee Film aims to keep the discussion going long after the screening with one of the newest additions to the festival, "Conversations."
Sep 23rd, 2011 by Dan Shafer
In “Kinshasa Symphony,” art trumps life
Milwaukee Film Festival: Claus Wischmann and Martin Baers chronicle the life of an all-African symphony orchestra amid the poverty of The Congo.
Sep 23rd, 2011 by Tom Strini
“The City of Life and Death”
The Opening Night Party is tonight, but kicking off day two is Lu Chuan's harrowing war film about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre.
Sep 22nd, 2011 by Abbie Amadio
“Make Believe”
J. Clay Tweel's documentary lets the story do the talking as six teenage magicians compete to become Teen World Champion at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas.
Sep 22nd, 2011 by Ryan Findley
Milwaukee Film kicks off 3rd annual film festival
The 2011 Milwaukee Film Festival brings world-class cinema to our fair city, featuring an intriguing line-up of films from around the world - and our own backyard.
Sep 19th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
