Movies
Meek’s Cutoff
The true story of Stephen Meek and 1,000 pioneers crossing the wilderness is fascinating. The film is not as rich a story.
Jun 24th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Midnight in Paris
In quite possibly his best written and acted film in a long time, Woody Allen takes us to Paris in the 20s as we follow a writer trying to find his voice.
Jun 2nd, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
“The Arbor” at UWM Union Cinema
Based on the life of playwright Andrea Dunbar, "The Arbor" plays with genre and narrative structure to tell a story of addiction, abuse and personal tragedy.
May 12th, 2011 by Abbie Amadio
In a Better World
"In a Better World" isn't a slick, star-studded blockbuster. It is simply a film about people, and how actions (or lack thereof) have complicated consequences.
May 6th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past Lives
UWM screens Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Palme d'Or-winning film: a surreal, quiet contemplation on death that never takes itself too seriously.
May 5th, 2011 by Jeb Ebben
Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
The UWM Film Department's annual student-run festival showcases three days of innovative and experimental film and video from Milwaukee and beyond beginning May 6.
May 2nd, 2011 by Ashley Altadonna
A Portrait of Radical Queers
A new film traces the events leading up to the Stonewall riots of 1969, documenting the birth of America's LGBT rights movement.
Apr 22nd, 2011 by Andy Hartman
Spring into Gallery Night
Iconic photography, activism and new student work: like the first colorful blooms of springtime, TCD has hand-picked a bouquet of fresh shows for you to enjoy.
Apr 15th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
A postmodern Gallery Night at Safi Studios
The gallery debuts Scott Johnson's "Walkthrough," an audio/visual study of a neighborhood in progress. Plus, new work by Safi residents and sculptor Denise Schanz.
Apr 13th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Artists get “Unlaced” in Bay View
Corsets: embodiment of femininity, or tool of oppression? Four local artists explore these questions with "Unlaced," a one-night-only art show, happening tonight.
Apr 2nd, 2011 by Kathy Nichols
Of Gods and Men
Based on the true story of seven Trappist monks caught in the middle of Algeria's civil war, the film artfully captures the profound tale of faith and humanity.
Mar 25th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
From the life of Hildegard von Bingen
Margarethe von Trotta's film about the lesser-known 12th century nun, mystic and naturalist makes its Milwaukee debut at the UWM Union Theatre.
Mar 18th, 2011 by Sanam Tala Sadeghi
