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Milwaukee Film announces new festival
March 18, 2009
After dipping its toe into the local scene with a number of smaller-scale events, Milwaukee Film has announced the Milwaukee Film Festival, which takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 4.
"The Super Noble Brothers" gets another showing
December 30, 2008
Local artist Mark Escribano's documentary, "The Super Noble Brothers," made its debut at the Milwaukee International Film Festival in 2007. It screens again Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Oriental.
Milwaukee Film toasts 10 years of "American Movie"
December 23, 2008
Milwaukee Film has announced plans to host a 10th anniversary screening of Chris Smith's award-winning cult hit "American Movie" and the Milwaukee premiere of Faythe Levine's highly anticipated documentary "Handmade Nation."
Goodbye MIFF, hello Milwaukee Film
July 22, 2008
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.
Local filmmakers swap screening for support
December 11, 2007
Led by local, award-winning filmmaker Tate Bunker, a group of 13 film and video artists host a networking and gala event in support its latest and yet-to-be-completed feature film.
Milwaukee-produced film makes a mark in New York
November 19, 2007
Milwaukee-made "The Life of Reilly" is a big hit in the Big Apple.
Criterion treats Jarmusch works with loving care
November 1, 2007
Jim Jarmusch's "Stranger Than Paradise" -- along with Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" -- was one of THE landmark independent movies of the 1980s, announcing that its director was, without a doubt, a filmmaker to watch.
MIFF attendance up
October 1, 2007
With more than 30 sold-out screenings, it's little surprise that the Milwaukee International Film Festival announced a 26 percent increase in attendance over last year.
I highly recommend seeing "El Violin" at MIFF
September 28, 2007
"El Violin" is an incredibly moving, beautifully shot and extremely well-acted film that just about blew me away.
Resourceful soccer fans win in "The Great Match"
September 27, 2007
"The Great Match" is a comedy by writers Gerardo Olivares and Chema Rodríguez -- directed by Olivares -- that follows three indigenous groups as they work hard to achieve the same goal: watching the 2002 World Cup final on television.
Purple Onion pushes Milwaukee's film industry forward
September 26, 2007
Although Milwaukee's collective film consciousness is arguably somewhat newly developed, Purple Onion's stake in independent film is anything but.
"Twice Upon a Time" is funny but familiar
September 25, 2007
Maybe predictable is beside the point. After all, "Twice Upon a Time" ("Desaccord Parfait" in French) is hailed as a tribute to the classic Hollywood romance films of yore.
Taking photos and mingling with Dafoe
September 24, 2007
On Friday, I "hung out" with Willem Dafoe. Here's the inside scoop.
"Gypsy Caravan" rides in on great music; powerful story
September 18, 2007
"The Buena Vista Social Club for Gypsy music.” That’s what Cinematic Intelligence Agency called “Gypsy Caravan,” a nearly two-hour documentary that follows a busload of Roma musicians across America on a triumphant tour.
Hockey obsession documented in award-winning film
September 13, 2007
OK, so you’re obsessed with hockey. High school hockey. In Wisconsin. What’s your dream? If you’re Peter Rudy and Erik Moe, you make a movie based on your obsession.
OMC Recommends: Cool stuff we like right now
September 6, 2007
A quirky movie, tasty beer, rocking Celtic punk music, tasty Mexican food and a cool tofu dessert are among the topics of conversation this week in the OMC editorial offices.
Dafoe coming back to Film Festival, new trailer on YouTube
September 2, 2007
It's time to get ready for the Milwaukee International Film Festival.
"Small Talk" succeeding on small budget
August 15, 2007
On the set of "Small Talk," set to premiere at the Milwaukee International Film Festival in September.
Metcalf likes Midwestern angle of MIFF
October 18, 2006
Milwaukee-based actor Mark Metcalf is known to the world for many memorable roles. Now, Metcalf would like the world to know Midwestern talent.
MIFF and MAM team up for 24-Hour Film Contest
June 27, 2006
Like speedy cinema? Then you might want to check out the second annual 24-Hour Film Contest, presented by The Milwaukee International Film Festival (MIFF) and the Milwaukee Art Museum.