Movies
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."
Jan 28th, 2011 by Kevin Mueller
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.
Jan 19th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Good news
Good news about Milwaukee arts institutions. See, it happens sometimes.
Jan 13th, 2011 by Tom Strini
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.
Dec 20th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
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
