Movies - Dec. 15, 2007
Volunteer festival work keeps me current
I have a pile of films, some of which I've now seen and some still awaiting viewing, and it's exciting. For once, I actually feel sort of current on Italian cinema.
Tags: Dopo Mezzanotte, Italian Film Festival, UWM Union Theatre, The Cielo, Paul Salsini

Movies - Nov. 27, 2007
Riffing on loneliness in Finland
It's hard to believe there's much left for directors to say about loneliness and alienation in films by now. But, perhaps thanks to its Finnish accent, Aki Kaurismaki's "Lights in the Dusk," which screens this week at UWM's Union Theatre, is a compelling film.
Tags: Koistenen, Finland, UWM Union Theatre, "I Don't Want to Sleep Alone", Tsai Ming-Liang, Aki Kaurismaki, Lights in the Dusk

Arts & Entertainment - March 26, 2007
Vladimir + 200 View-Masters = An evening of Vladmastery at UWM
Portland, Ore., stereoscopic artist Vladimir is coming to Milwaukee and bringing with her 200 Vladmasters for an evening of Vladmastery, as Paper Boat Gallery and UWM's Union Theatre present "Cover Your Eyes in Delight!"
Tags: Vladimir, Vladmaster, View Master, Paper Boat Gallery, Experimental Tuesdays, UWM Union Theatre, Carl Bogner, Cover Your Eyes in Delight