Movies & TV - July 4, 2009
Critical mass: The experts review "Public Enemies"
The movie "Public Enemies" is drawing mixed reviews from movie critics, many of whom liked the look and style of Michael Mann's film, but where underwhelmed by the execution. New Yorker critic David Denby wrote, "Here is a look at what movie critics from around the country wrote about the new movie "Public Enemies," which was filmed in Wisconsin by director Michael Mann and stars Johnny Depp as John Dillinger.
Tags: public enemies, michael mann, johnny depp, critics

Movies & TV - July 2, 2009
Metcalf's Screening Room: "Public Enemies"
Because the film was shot in Wisconsin, local pride will prompt many area residents to see Johnny Depp portray John Dillinger in "Public Enemies." The local pride angle struck OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf, who says that the on-screen battle between the good guys and bad guys resembles a sporting event. Metcalf also searches for good and bad guys in the state's effort to become a hotbed for filmmakers.
Tags: public enemies, michael mann, johnny depp, christian bale, marion cotillard

Living - March 9, 2009
Who's your celebrity "freebie?"
In an ancient episode of "Friends," Ross makes a "freebie list" of celebrities he would like to have his girlfriend Rachel's blessing to have sex with if the unlikely opportunity presented itself. Who would be on your list?
Tags: sex week, "friends, " freebie list, danny gokey, james spader, ani difranco, johnny depp, lenny kravitz

Kids & Family - Jan. 31, 2009
The kid wants to see PG-13 movies
Lately, my thoughts about PG-13 movies have been in reference to my son, who is only 6, but already wants to watch a slew of films with this rating.
Tags: pg-13, pirates of the caribbean, transformers, johnny depp, iron man, cars, wall-e

Movies & TV - Jan. 26, 2009
Milwaukee lands on Moviemakers top 10 list
Not long after Wisconsin created special incentives to draw filmmakers to the state, Milwaukee has landed at No. 9 on Moviemaker magazine's list of top movie cities for 2009.
Tags: Barbara Lawton, Moviemaker magazine, Public Enemies, Johnny Depp, Fort McCoy, Film Wisconsin

Movies & TV - June 13, 2008
Five questions for a dude that met Depp
Bradley Eder, 25, spent some time with Johnny Depp this week. Here's his take on the "Public Enemies" star.
Tags: Johnny Depp, Public Enemies, Calderone Club, Brad Eder, Gino Fazzari

Dining - June 11, 2008
Kincaid's crafts a Depp sandwich
In honor of actor Johnny Depp and the rest of the film crew for the Wisconsin-filmed John Dillinger feature "Public Enemies," Kincaid's Restaurant has temporarily renamed its French dip sandwich as the "Wisconsin French Depp."
Tags: kincaid's, johnny depp, public enemies

Movies & TV - May 31, 2008
Metcalf's DVD Screening Room: May 31, 2008
Casey Affleck stars in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," one of two clunky titles up for review this week alongside "Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
Tags: the assassination of jesse james by the coward robert ford, casey affleck, brad pitt, merrimac caverns, sweeney todd, johnny depp, helena bonham carter

Movies & TV - March 1, 2008
The movies are coming to Wisconsin
By the time you read this, the exact locations might have been announced, but no matter where the actual shoots take place the movies are coming to Wisconsin.
Tags: public enemies, johnny depp, film wisconsin, marcus theaters, film tax, wisconsin arts board, film, frontsight, blue world, the violinist, pulse communications

Movies & TV - Feb. 2, 2001
"Before Night Falls" captures Cuban contrasts
In this award-winning film, director Julian Schnabel tells the story of Reinaldo Arenas' life, drawing upon the author's eponymous autobiographical book and on his novels "Hallucinations," "The Color of Summer" and "The Palace of the White Skunks."
Tags: Reinaldo Arenas, Before Night Falls, Cuba, Javier Bardem, Julian Schnabel, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn