http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_movies.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Movies en-us Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:45:02 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 With election season in full swing, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf talkes a look at the 2000 film "The Contender," starring Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen and Gary Oldman. He also takes a look at Eddie Izzard's cross-dressing hilarity in "Dressed to Kill." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf101108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf101108.html?16919 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:24:00 CST "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," a live-action animated film featuring the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia, won last weekend's box office battle with a gross of $29.3 million. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod100908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod100908.html?16903 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:15:00 CST Milwaukee Film today named Diane Bacha as its executive director. Milwaukee Film is the newly formed independent organization that will host Milwaukee's premier film festival. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milfilmexdir.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milfilmexdir.html?16899 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:15:00 CST A lot of films have memorable food scenes, like the scene in "9 1/2 Weeks" where Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger get down with strawberries, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and ice cubes while the Devo song "Bread and Butter" grinds away in the background. Other movies take the food theme further, and the entire script centers on scrumptious delicacies or comfy home cooking. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/foodfilms.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/foodfilms.html?16860 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:33:00 CST In this edition of the screening room, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf takes a look at Robert Downey, Jr., in "Ironman," a rollicking good-time film with self-awareness, and Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto," which is ambitious but falls short. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd100408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd100408.html?16817 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 05:30:00 CST This weekend, Community Media Project welcomes three distinguished African-American filmmakers for a weekend of screenings, installations and discussions. The event, entitled "Africa Beyond," highlights the works of renowned directors Charles Burnett, Kevin Everson and UWM's own Iverson White. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/Africabeyond.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/Africabeyond.html?16804 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 10:14:00 CST In this week's edition of the DVD Screening Room, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf samples a few light comedies. Metcalf found it hard to watch Mike Myers' seventh-grade humor in "The Love Guru," but loved the pacing and visuals in "Speed Racer." That is, until the latter film ran out of gas in the second hour. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd092708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd092708.html?16705 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:23:00 CST Serious film buffs need no introduction to the great works of French director Jean-Luc Godard. Two of those works -- 1962's "Vivre sa vie" and "Contempt," from 1963 -- screen at UWM's Union Theatre, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 26-28. But since they will be shown in sparkling new 35mm prints, they're worth rediscovering even if you think you've already seen them. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/godarduwm.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/godarduwm.html?16569 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:28:00 CST "Z" isn't real, but it certainly feels real. The editing won an Academy Award in 1970. Costa Gavras, the director, was nominated as Best Director, as was the picture itself. Because the focus of the film is on the story, on what is happening, none of the acting calls attention to itself. The film is filled with wonderful performances that don't seem acted; they seem lived. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd092008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd092008.html?16613 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:32:00 CST The ambitious young Czech Jan Dite recalls Charlie Chaplin, but Czech director Jiri Menzel's two-hour comedy, "I Served the King of England" banks so much on a Jean-Pierre Jeunet-style mix of wit, tragedy and playfulness that in the end this 2007 film feels more like Jeunet's "A Very Long Engagement" than Chaplin's "The Great Dictator." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/kingofengland.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/kingofengland.html?16501 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:23:00 CST The Brewers play the Cubs tonight with a slump to shake and a new manager in the dugout, but "Rome wasn't built in a day." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod091608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod091608.html?16579 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:41:00 CST Curious about what it is like to be Jewish in small-town Wisconsin, the students and faculty of the Peck School of the Arts film department's docUWM made a documentary film on the subject. "Chosen Towns" screens free at a number of locations in the coming weeks. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/chosentowns.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/chosentowns.html?16568 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:10:00 CST In this week's installment of the Screening Room, Mark Metcalf explores themes of mortality in two different pictures. He looks at "Wit" and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (pictured). http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd091308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd091308.html?16532 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:29:00 CST "Burn" is a black comedy about, for all intents and purposes, an ill-fated collision of otherwise unassociated idiots and while the cast does demonstrate the downfalls of their flaws with brilliant and hilarious exaggeration, you can't help but cringe, continuously, at their quirky caricatures. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/burnafterreading.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/burnafterreading.html?16539 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:00 CST In this week's installment of the Screening Room, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf looks at a pair of documentaries: "In the Shadow of the Moon" and "No End in Sight." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd090608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd090608.html?16479 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 05:24:00 CST It might be silly, but OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf enjoys "Hamlet 2" because it shows real affection for the people and the effort. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf083008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf083008.html?16392 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:24:00 CST You've got your schedule, you've got your books, you're ready to go back to class. That leaves one thing to do during the first week back at college ... see some films. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/welcomewkfilm.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/welcomewkfilm.html?16360 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:57:00 CST Milwaukee Film, the new independent film festival in the city, hosts its first screening, "The Milwaukee Show," on Oct. 23. Milwaukee County residents are encouraged to submit short films for consideration in this showcase of local films by Sept. 19. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milfilmsubmit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milfilmsubmit.html?16345 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:25:00 CST Filmed on three continents -- Africa, Europe and in the U.S. -- "Behold Something Bigger Than Tupac" is a commentary on many social issues plaguing youth today, including poverty, hunger and violence in rap music. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/biggerthantupac.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/biggerthantupac.html?16297 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:29:00 CST It might be a little early in the year for wearing flannel pajamas, but that doesn't stop our expert from considering the film of the same name along with "Out of Sight." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd082308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd082308.html?16332 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:20:00 CST In the final installment of an exclusive three-part series, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf remembers the demise of the Milwaukee International Film Festival and what will follow. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/insidemiffpart3.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/insidemiffpart3.html?16283 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:23:00 CST In the second installment of an exclusive three-part series, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf recalls the growing pains of the Milwaukee International Film Festival. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/insidemiffpart2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/insidemiffpart2.html?16282 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:37:00 CST In the first installment of an exclusive three-part series, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf writes about the growth of the Milwaukee International Film Festival. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/insidemiffpart1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/insidemiffpart1.html?16281 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:40:00 CST In this week's edition of the Screening Room, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf looks at "Becoming Jane" and "In Bruges." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd081608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd081608.html?16265 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:29:00 CST As Wisconsin's film industry profile continues to refine itself, one Milwaukee teen is personally adding to the talent pool. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/freshfilms.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/freshfilms.html?16247 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:23:00 CST The movie "Tropic Thunder" -- which opens in theaters nationwide today -- has created controversy but also is called "savagely funny satire." Here is the trailer. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod081308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod081308.html?16230 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:15:00 CST Vincent and Kyle Buckley -- Whitefish Bay natives -- returned from Los Angeles to make the feature-length "Jake's How-To" here when it became apparent that Brew City would be a much better place to make a movie. Now, the film premieres at the Oriental. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/jakeshowto.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/jakeshowto.html?16009 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:22:00 CST Though the film may be a little overweight in the plot department, Heath Ledger turns in a really fine piece of acting. We will never know if it would have appeared as riveting if he had not died, naked, in the bed of a friend, trying to catch a little shut eye. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdarkknight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdarkknight.html?16191 Sat, 9 Aug 2008 05:33:00 CST Gas prices are so high that many people are opting for a trip to the local video store rather than a long drive to a vacation spot. Here are some recommendations from our expert, Mark Metcalf. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd080208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd080208.html?16122 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 05:26:00 CST "In the Valley of Elah" tells us over and over again that war, especially this war in Iraq, is insane and that it drives the young men and women who are entrusted with fighting it insane and can make them do mad, unforgivable things. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf072608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf072608.html?16053 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:28:00 CST A look at the TV listing revealed that "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" is airing tonight. Here is a look at Siskel and Ebert's review of the movie. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod072208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod072208.html?16011 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST In the wake of the Shepherd Express stepping back from the Milwaukee International Film Festival, a new international film festival organization -- called Milwaukee Film -- with a new board of directors was announced today. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milwaukeefilm.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milwaukeefilm.html?16010 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:34:00 CST If you happen to notice Nephilim giants, purple robed giants and a litany of interesting characters looming about the state this September, that just means the system works. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/nephilim.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/nephilim.html?15997 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:02:00 CST Milwaukee is home to a number of historic movie theaters, from the Oriental to the Majestic. Which one is you favorite? http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/soundoff071908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/soundoff071908.html?15985 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:19:00 CST In this installment, OnMilwaukee.com's movie "Maestro" takes a look at "Interview" (pictured) and "Reservation Road." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd071908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd071908.html?15962 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:26:00 CST "The Gift of Traditional Martial Art to the Modern World," produced and directed by local filmmaker Jeff Becker -- premieres at Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave., at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/martsfilm.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/martsfilm.html?15956 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:05:00 CST Stereotypes and cliches are fine when making a classic baseball movie like "The Final Season," but filmmakers shouldn't use capital letters when stating the obvious. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd071208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd071208.html?15665 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:29:00 CST The latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight" opens a week from today and movie industry execs expect it to be a blockbuster. Here is a peek at the trailer. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod071108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod071108.html?15918 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST How can two people live their lives together and come away with two completely different ideas of what it was like? That's an underlying question in Anand Tucker's new film, "When Did You Last See Your Father," based on Blake Morrison's memoir of the same name. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/whendidulast.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/whendidulast.html?15646 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:01:00 CST Local filmmaker Frankie Latina brings some national attention to Milwaukee's film underground with his latest project, "Modus Operandi." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/modusoperandi.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/modusoperandi.html?15799 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:46:00 CST "Jumper" has good effects, editing and the adrenaline rush necessary for a good action movie. The story, and a lame performance by Hayden Christensen, ruin the film. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd062108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd062108.html?15664 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:29:00 CST You don't have to be a football fan to appreciate the writing, acting and visual presentation of "Friday Night Lights." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd061408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd061408.html?15572 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:30:00 CST Bradley Eder, 25, spent some time with Johnny Depp this week. Here's his take on the "Public Enemies" star. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/edermeetsdepp.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/edermeetsdepp.html?15564 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:34:00 CST After seeing "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" last night, I realized that Judd Apatow is out there, making the movies that I wish I could make myself. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/apatow.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/apatow.html?15530 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:51:00 CST The easy chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and Sean Connery is wonderful in "Robin and Marian." They bicker, they banter, they laugh and fall, exhausted, into each other's arms. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf060708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalf060708.html?15496 Sat, 7 Jun 2008 05:26:00 CST The filming of "Public Enemies" is an important first step for Film Wisconsin and others dedicated to fostering movies here. But, there is more work to be done. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/wisconsinfilms060508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/wisconsinfilms060508.html?15464 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 05:29:00 CST Willingly going to see "Sex and the City" will get your "man card" suspended indefinitely, if not revoked. Complaining that it didn't live up to your lofty expectations only makes it worse. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/wildesatc.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/wildesatc.html?15474 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:05:00 CST 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." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd053108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd053108.html?15419 Sat, 31 May 2008 05:31:00 CST In short, if you like the "Sex and the City" HBO series, you will love the movie. It opens in theaters on Friday, May 30. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/sexandthecitymovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/sexandthecitymovie.html?15392 Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:00 CST At first, I was bummed that John Corbett wasn't cast in the "Sex and the City" movie. And then I heard him say the word "SAMwich." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/corbettblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/corbettblog.html?15396 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:23:00 CST