Movies
‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities
But the feel-good, smash hit about black women NASA specialists has strong moments.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Meryl’s Metaphor For Our Times
Oscar nominated turn in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins' a funny echo of Trump's rise.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘La La Land’ Is Audacious, Adorable
And will probably win every award in sight. But maybe it shouldn’t.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Jackie Kennedy As a Neurotic
The film “Jackie" offers a fresh, powerful take on the grieving widow, but gets overdone.
Jan 18th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Most Likely to Succeed
Our education is ripe for improvement, what can be done?
Sep 25th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
I Can Quit Whenever I Want
Italian comedy is part Breaking Bad, part Ocean's Eleven.
Sep 24th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
33 Films To See
How many times can you call in sick to work in the next 15 days?
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Beatles
Film captures the experience of discovering the Beatles and growing up.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
The Great Alone
Film follows the trail of the Iditarod race through Alaska.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth
Milwaukee Film Festival to open with a likely award winner. First in a series of previews.
Sep 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Grand Opening of Avalon Theater Announced
Refurbished, 1929, Spanish-Moorish theater reopens December 18 with The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies.
Nov 21st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
How Jeff Gendelman Created The Surface
Hollywood producer’s 19-year journey leads to film set and shot in Milwaukee, now getting released nationally.
Oct 31st, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
