The annual "Movies I need to see" list is released

Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 10:47 a.m.


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has released the full Oscar nominations list for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

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Sneak peek at "Garbage Dreams" this Thursday

Published Jan. 4, 2010 at 10:13 a.m.


This Thursday, Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., hosts a screening of the film followed by a panel discussion featuring Rick Meyers, Recycling Specialist for the Milwaukee Department of Public Works and George T. Stone, MATC professor and co-chair of MATC's District Sustainability Committee. The discussion will be hosted by MPTV General Manager Ellis Bromberg.

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Screen legend Landau visits Milwaukee Film Festival

Published Oct. 1, 2009 at 7:07 a.m.


Martin Landau has done just about everything there is to do in the show business. He started out in television when there was live television, as early as 1948. He was nominated three times for Oscars. He won once, for playing Bela Lugosi in the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp film "Ed Wood." Landau has been part of so many memorable moments in Hollywood and now he'll be part of the Milwaukee Film Festival.

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Showtime! Milwaukee Film Festival opens tonight

Published Sept. 24, 2009 at 5:15 a.m.


It has been a long and difficult year, but the Milwaukee Film Festival is ready to rise from the ashes of its predecessor. Thanks to the hard work of Jonathan Jackson, Kyle Heller, TJ Fackelman and a board of directors that includes many of the smartest, most imaginative, active and important people in the community -- people with a deep passion for film, the creative world and Milwaukee -- this is a time to celebrate. The Milwaukee Film Festival opens today!

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Short Film festival preps 11th annual event

Published Aug. 30, 2009 at 10:18 a.m.


The Milwaukee Independent Film Society presents the 11th installment of the Milwaukee Short Film Festival, billed as the longest-running film festival in Milwaukee. The three-day event takes place Sept. 11-13 and boasts 44 films from around the globe.

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Milwaukee Film gets a big gift and "No God No Master" fires up at Pabst brewery

Published Aug. 3, 2009 at 10:05 a.m.


Milwaukee Film announced today that MLB commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig and his wife Sue will give a $200,000 gift for the 2009 and 2010 Milwaukee Film Festivals. In other news, "No God No Master" filming is set to fire up today at the old Pabst brewery.

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Latin American film series screens "Empty Nest"

Published April 16, 2009 at 4:16 p.m.


Ever seen a film in which at least one of the main characters was so clueless that the frustration of watching was nearly unbearable? Welcome to "Empty Nest" (El Nido Vacio), an Argentine, Italian, Spanish and French co-production directed by Daniel Burman that screens for free Friday, April 17 at UWM Union Theater as part of the Latin American Film Series.

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"The Black Balloon" floats to the top

Published April 15, 2009 at 11:32 a.m.


Being a teenager is rough. Being the new kid at school is even rougher. Add to the mix a mentally impaired brother whose lack of social skills seems to destroy any chance he might have with a beautiful classmate and you've got Thomas Mollison's life.

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Video of the Day: And the Oscar DOESN'T go to...

Published Feb. 23, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.


While the film industry celebrated excellence last night at the Academy Awards, guess which movie did the best business at the box office over the weekend? If you said "Madea Goes to Jail," take a gold statue for yourself.

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Helping Oscar handicap the Best Actor nominees

Published Feb. 19, 2009 at 12:33 p.m.


Will Brad Pitt win a statue for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"? Will Frank Langella's portrayal of Richard Nixon carry the day? Can Sean Penn break through for "Milk"? What about Richard Jenkins (pictured in "The Visitor")? OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf considers all the candidates for Best Actor and makes his selection inside.

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