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

Movies & TV - April 18, 2009
Metcalf's DVD Screening Room: April 18, 2009
Location can mean a lot to a film. It means almost everything to "Mongol." The vast, rolling plains with the vague outline of snow-capped mountains in the background; a solitary man, or three, on horseback, isolated in that huge panorama. There is enough drama in the landscape to make three movies. And this is just what Sergei Bodrov is planning to do. The Russian director is making a trilogy about the life of Genghis Khan. This is Part One.
Tags: mark metcalf, mongol, sergei bodrov, the dark knight, heath ledger, christian bale

Movies & TV - May 28, 2009
Terminator Salvation Rises Again
I don't know why Terminator Salvation is getting a bad wrap. I have by far seen worse movies than this one. If you were expecting Terminator Salvation to be the best movie ever, then yes, you will be disappointed. It wasn't the best movie ever. Was it good though? The answer is yes.Terminator Sal...
Tags: terminator, mcg, in theaters now, christian bale, sam worthington