Music - May 30, 2009
Schank sets dreams to music on latest CD
"American Movie" introduced the world to Mike Schank, but the Milwaukee musician and actor is more than just Mark Borchardt's sidekick. Schank is passionate about the guitar and he's translated that love for the fretboard into a trio of homemade CDs, including the two most recent ones, "Dreams I Know -- Yesternight" and "Classical Songs I Know."
Tags: Mike Schank, Dreams I Know -- Yesternight, Classical Songs I Know, Songs I Know, Kate Schank, American Movie, Mark Borchardt, Riverwest Film & Video

Movies & TV - Jan. 21, 2009
I kissed Mike Schank from "American Movie"
I'm using this smooch confession as a lede, and a cheap lede at that, to segue into the fact that "American Movie" is 10 years old, and an anniversary screening is set for Thursday, Jan. 22, at Landmark's Oriental Theatre at 7 p.m.
Tags: American Movie, Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Sarah Price, Chris Smith, Sundance Film Festival, Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee Film

Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 7, 2008
Green Gallery expands east with a second location
In 2004 Molly Snyder Edler introduced us to Riverwest's Green Gallery. And while the original Green Gallery continues to promote experimental programming at 631 E. Center St. -- Milwaukee filmmaker Mark Borchardt's photo exhibit, "Along the Way" is showing currently -- Riepenhoff is expanding his reach with the opening of the Green Gallery East, 1500 N. Farwell Ave.
Tags: green gallery, green gallery east, john riepenhoff, mark borchardt, david roberts, art gallery

Movies & TV - Nov. 4, 2008
Local filmmaker finds thrill in new suspense short
After spending a year out in L.A., local film producer Joshua Maxim Hall has returned to his hometown, bringing with him some momentum for movie-making in Milwaukee. One of Hall's current projects brings him and his film crew to the Eastsider, 1732 E. North Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 8 for shooting.
Tags: local film, joshua maxim hall, crossed, new years day, barry poltermann, aswang, mark borchardt, coven, american movie, the eastsider

Movies & TV - Oct. 30, 2008
Smith returns home to launch "The Pool"
Milwaukeeans all know Mark Borchardt as the face of "American Movie," but director Chris Smith isn't quite as high profile, even here at home. Unless, that is, you're passionate about film and especially home-grown filmmakers. Most recently, Smith wrote the screenplay for and directed "The Pool," filmed in India. It begins a week-long Milwaukee run on Friday.
Tags: The Pool, Chris Smith, India, American Movie, Mark Borchardt, Xav Leplae, Didier Leplae, MoMA