Movies
The Drop – Gandolfini’s Last Bow
The neo noir drama leaves viewers wanting more plot, and nuanced characters.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Marc Savlov
In Love Is Strange, Strong Acting, Weak Drama
The inexplicably R-rated film leans heavily on wonderfully subtle efforts from John Lithgow and Alfred Molina.
Sep 12th, 2014 by Marc Savlov
The Identical Offers Two Elvis Presleys
Bizarre film about lookalike rock stars clumsily evokes Presley impersonators.
Sep 5th, 2014 by William Goss
America’s “Best Local Festival”?
The 16th Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival returns this week, still better known internationally than in town.
Sep 4th, 2014 by Jon Anne Willow
The Giver Giveth Jeff Bridges
Co-producer Bridges plays the Giver of memories in a highly controlled future era that’s a drag for teens.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Trip to Italy is Funny — and Gorgeous
Picture postcard views of Italy set the scene for two comically bantering buddies.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Steve Davis
Sin City A Dame to Kill For is a Lurid Mess
Sequel to Sin City has its visual style and ultra-violence, but a far less coherent plot.
Aug 22nd, 2014 by MaryAnn Johanson
If I Stay Is Typical Teen Tragedy
But hey, the supporting performances are pretty good.
Aug 22nd, 2014 by William Goss
Calvary Is a Blackly Comic Mystery
An Irish priest faces murder and a host of suspects.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Josh Kupecki
The Expendables 3 is Thrice the Schlock
Stallone adds a couple of unknown under 30s to his crowded roster of aging action stars in the third instalment.
Aug 15th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Hundred-Foot Journey Should Delight Foodies
Clash between French and Indian cuisine is a light souffle starring Helen Mirren.
Aug 8th, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
Not Much Magic in the Moonlight
Woody Allen’s latest film looks beautiful, but script does a disappearing act.
Aug 8th, 2014 by Josh Kupecki
