Movies
Bronson
Film about Britain's most violent prisoner reaches some highs but ultimately falls victim to its own self-indulgence.
Sep 25th, 2009 by Mathew Dwyer
Milwaukee Film Fest opens with gala at Discovery World
With high-speed races and an elegant party, MFF hosts an opening night to remember.
Sep 25th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Modus Operandi
Frankie Latina's directorial debut transforms what could have been an uninspiring, low-budget action flick into one with high-art polish.
Sep 25th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
The Reel Scene II
Trouble understanding the film's ending? Chat with members of select MFF cast and crew during casual Q&A sessions.
Sep 24th, 2009 by Laura Heller
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.
Sep 23rd, 2009 by Amy Elliott
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.
Sep 22nd, 2009 by Amy Elliott
The Reel Scene
Our behind-the-scene scout maps out the digs for music, stars and festivities in and around the film festival.
Sep 20th, 2009 by Laura Heller
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.
Sep 20th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
A short tribute to a Gen-X icon
Or, what happens to thirtysomethings when their version of John Wayne passes away
Sep 15th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
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.
Sep 15th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Clay that blows you away
UWM film student Isaiah Wells gets a shot at the big time during the Milwaukee Short Film Festival.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Andrew Wiech
Festival filled void when it was needed most
Ties run deep for those tied to the Milwaukee Short Film Festival, which created a place of support and growth for the city's inner-film sanctum.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
