Movies
Black Swan
It may be said that "Black Swan" is a bit overwrought. It is, but brilliantly so.
Dec 19th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
“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.
Nov 5th, 2010 by Ashley Altadonna
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.
Oct 28th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Children of God
Equal parts romance and arthouse thinkpiece, the festival's closing night film from the Bahamas is methodical, though challenging and intimate.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Ghostlight
Equal parts history and fiction, story and impression, "Ghostlight" offers a worthy homage to legendary dancer/choreographer Martha Graham.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Alan Piotrowicz
Le Tigre On Tour
With a riotous live show, Le Tigre makes public the pain of sexual/gender inequality and incites their audience to overcome it.
Oct 23rd, 2010 by Abbie Amadio
I Killed My Mother
Part autobiography, part coming-of-age story, "I Killed My Mother" explores the tenuous and often exalted relationship between mother and gay son.
Oct 22nd, 2010 by Andy Hartman
Undertow
"Undertow" masterfully illustrates the conflicting dichotomy between being a man – as defined by rigid tradition – and recognizing the true nature of oneself.
Oct 21st, 2010 by Joshua Charles
Food for thought at the LGBT Film & Video Festival
The vitriol aimed at the gay community lately is almost unbearable.Thankfully, the 2010 LGBT Film Fest is packed with plenty of cinematic cures to heal the soul.
Oct 20th, 2010 by Ashley Altadonna
Cardinal Stritch offers a French connection
The Fox Point campus opens its incarnation of the national Tournees Film Festival with a full month of innovative French cinema.
Oct 5th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
A Woman, a Gun, and a Noodle Shop
Acclaimed Chinese director Yimou Zhang takes a Coen Brothers classic and turns it on its head. I just can't tell whether or not that's a good thing.
Oct 2nd, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
No One Knows About Persian Cats
A clandestine tour of of Tehran's underground music scene, providing a glimpse into the heart and soul of Iran's youth culture.
Oct 2nd, 2010 by Sanam Tala Sadeghi
