Movies

MFF Preview: Art & Copy
MFF Preview

Art & Copy

Hard-nosed agency film follows genius minds behind some of the most successful branding campaigns.

MFF Preview: Azur & Asmar
MFF Preview

Azur & Asmar

Cross-cultural animated tale is an unexpected gift of beauty, tolerance and mystique.

MFF Preview: Bronson
MFF Preview

Bronson

Film about Britain's most violent prisoner reaches some highs but ultimately falls victim to its own self-indulgence.

Milwaukee Film Fest opens with gala at Discovery World

Milwaukee Film Fest opens with gala at Discovery World

With high-speed races and an elegant party, MFF hosts an opening night to remember.

MFF Preview: Modus Operandi
MFF Preview

Modus Operandi

Frankie Latina's directorial debut transforms what could have been an uninspiring, low-budget action flick into one with high-art polish.

2009 MFF: The Reel Scene II
2009 MFF

The Reel Scene II

Trouble understanding the film's ending? Chat with members of select MFF cast and crew during casual Q&A sessions.

PODCAST: Modus Operandi director Frankie Latina
PODCAST

Modus Operandi director Frankie Latina

"Sex, drugs and violence: it's hard to reach a wider audience if you don't follow those rules." Mark Metcalf interviews Modus Operandi director Frankie Latina.

PODCAST: Jonathan Jackson, Executive Director of Milwaukee Film
PODCAST

Jonathan Jackson, Executive Director of Milwaukee Film

"We've really reshaped the old model," says Jonathan Jackson in his interview with Mark Metcalf. The Milwaukee Film Festival starts Thursday.

MFF Preview: The Reel Scene
MFF Preview

The Reel Scene

Our behind-the-scene scout maps out the digs for music, stars and festivities in and around the film festival.

MFF Preview: Let’s Go To The Movies!
MFF Preview

Let’s Go To The Movies!

The 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival launches a whirlwind, 11-day event with a thrilling go-karting documentary, an over-the-top gala and loads of star-studded surprises.

Deep-Fried Romantic: A short tribute to a Gen-X icon
Deep-Fried Romantic

A short tribute to a Gen-X icon

Or, what happens to thirtysomethings when their version of John Wayne passes away

PODCAST: A rising tide brings everybody up
PODCAST

A rising tide brings everybody up

Mark interviews Ryan Plato and Carlo Besasie, the filmmakers behind "The Violinist," 2007's "The Cherry Tree" and much, much more. Discussed: anti-vocational filmmaking; the illusory holy grail of feature films; idioms.