Movies

Moving Pictures: Barney’s Version
Moving Pictures

Barney’s Version

Paul Giamatti’s performance in "Barney’s Version" has ‘Oscar’ written all over it. It’s too bad the film itself isn’t award-worthy.

The Evolution of Revolution: “Freedom Riders” at UWM
The Evolution of Revolution

“Freedom Riders” at UWM

For some, February is just another month of early sunsets and bone-chilling temperatures. For others, it’s a time to consider our cultural heritage.

Milwaukee’s historic theaters and the future of movie-going

Milwaukee’s historic theaters and the future of movie-going

Local historians, owners and operators ruminate on preserving and transforming Milwaukee's historic movie houses.

“Blue Valentine” opens in Milwaukee

“Blue Valentine” opens in Milwaukee

Derek Cianfrance's tragic love story wowed audiences at the 2010 Milwaukee Film Festival.This weekend, the controversial drama returns to the Oriental Theatre.

Moving Pictures: Another Year
Moving Pictures

Another Year

Mike Leigh makes great roles for actors, as evidenced in this latest film. He lets them do what actors seldom get to: live in front of the camera.

UWM Union Theatre screens “Samson & Delilah”

UWM Union Theatre screens “Samson & Delilah”

Expert cinematography captures everything the characters don't say. In "Samson & Delilah" Director Warwick Thornton achieves the pinnacle of "show, don't tell."

Moving Pictures: Made in Dagenham
Moving Pictures

Made in Dagenham

"Made In Dagenham" is a workman-like film about women's (ongoing) fight for equal pay, with a brilliant script and several beautifully realized performances.

Haggerty, Skylight, Film Festival, Lynden, Next Act: Good news
Haggerty, Skylight, Film Festival, Lynden, Next Act

Good news

Good news about Milwaukee arts institutions. See, it happens sometimes.

“Tron:Legacy” : Making the case for seeing films in 2D
“Tron

Legacy” : Making the case for seeing films in 2D

With the glut of movies being touted in 3D, a realization is made after watching "Tron: Legacy" twice about a loss in technological translation.

Moving Pictures: Black Swan
Moving Pictures

Black Swan

It may be said that "Black Swan" is a bit overwrought. It is, but brilliantly so.

“Howl” captures Ginsberg’s spirit, art

“Howl” captures Ginsberg’s spirit, art

Centered around Allen Ginsberg’s seminal poem and the resulting obscenity trial, the film offers a glimpse into the workings of a burgeoning poet.

Milwaukee Short Film Festival lights up the Lubar this weekend

Milwaukee Short Film Festival lights up the Lubar this weekend

One more proof that Milwaukee has been a "film town" for years, 12-year old MSFF just keeps getting better.