Movies

Movies: “Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph
Movies

“Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph

Despite Best Actor nod for Affleck, “Manchester By the Sea” is director Kenneth Lonergan’s movie.

Movies: ‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances
Movies

‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances

As good as Denzel Washington is, Viola Davis is even better.

Movies: ‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities
Movies

‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities

But the feel-good, smash hit about black women NASA specialists has strong moments.

Movies: Meryl’s Metaphor For Our Times
Movies

Meryl’s Metaphor For Our Times

Oscar nominated turn in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins' a funny echo of Trump's rise.

Movies: ‘La La Land’ Is Audacious, Adorable
Movies

‘La La Land’ Is Audacious, Adorable

And will probably win every award in sight. But maybe it shouldn’t.

Movies: Jackie Kennedy As a Neurotic
Movies

Jackie Kennedy As a Neurotic

The film “Jackie" offers a fresh, powerful take on the grieving widow, but gets overdone.

Milwaukee Film Festival: Most Likely to Succeed
Milwaukee Film Festival

Most Likely to Succeed

Our education is ripe for improvement, what can be done?

Milwaukee Film Festival: I Can Quit Whenever I Want
Milwaukee Film Festival

I Can Quit Whenever I Want

Italian comedy is part Breaking Bad, part Ocean's Eleven.

Milwaukee Film Festival: 33 Films To See
Milwaukee Film Festival

33 Films To See

How many times can you call in sick to work in the next 15 days?

Milwaukee Film Festival: Beatles
Milwaukee Film Festival

Beatles

Film captures the experience of discovering the Beatles and growing up.

Milwaukee Film Festival: The Great Alone
Milwaukee Film Festival

The Great Alone

Film follows the trail of the Iditarod race through Alaska.

Milwaukee Film Festival: Youth
Milwaukee Film Festival

Youth

Milwaukee Film Festival to open with a likely award winner. First in a series of previews.