Movies
Mine
"Mine" cleverly uses the guise of an emotional, animal loving documentary to show just one more way in which the victims of Katrina have been neglected in the storm’s aftermath.
Mar 13th, 2010 by Nick Schurk
The Bad Lieutenant
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as the storm of nature recedes and the rebuilding of the city begins, a man-made storm of drugs,gambling and crime gathers momentum.
Mar 12th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Which Way Home
Mark reviews Which Way Home, a film that documents the journeys of young children as they migrate from their impoverished homes in Mexico and Central America in search of the American Dream. Plus, listen to a bonus audio interview with producer and former Milwaukeean Jack Turner.
Mar 11th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Festival season comes early this year
Going through film festival withdrawal? Never fear, Milwaukee Film's Winter Edition is here!
Mar 10th, 2010 by Laura Heller
The White Ribbon rattles our beliefs
Michael Hanecke's award-winning film takes you on an uncomfortable though necessary journey into the secret lives of the people in a tiny village.
Feb 18th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Garry Marshall’s Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day warms the heart like a bowl of chicken soup. Bring a loved one to see this Valentine’s weekend blockbuster.
Feb 14th, 2010 by Emily Thungkaew
when a nation could love a novelist
This historical drama boasts powerful performances and stories about the life lessons of the legendary Russian author Leo Tolstoy.
Feb 12th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
A bit of luster rubs off old Oscar
The Academy Awards nominations aren't out yet, but with this year's wider field of candidates, it's easy to predict who will be in the "Best Picture" camp.
Jan 27th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
The Invention of Lying
The question of truth and faith is comically explored in this religious satire that gets Mark to thinking, too.
Jan 26th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Avatar and District 9 – alike, yet very different
TCD Blogger Mark Metcalf draws comparisons between films that make villains and heroes out of the human experience.
Jan 23rd, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Carlo Besasie, finalist in the People’s Choice Pitch Awards
Carlo Besasie tells us why we should vote for his movie, All the Queen's Men, in the People's Choice/American Film Market pitch contest.
Jan 14th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Avatar thrills on many levels
TCD's Mark Metcalf says the weekend's top box-office draw is visually mesmerizing and flatly political. Thus, expect every teen will want to see it.
Dec 21st, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
