Tokyo! opens March 6th, 2009 (limited)

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Published March 1, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

Paris may be the City of Light and New York may never sleep, but there is an undeniable energy to Tokyo. In this anthology film, three renowned filmmakers--Michel Gondry, Leos Carax, and Bong Joon-Ho--each direct an imaginative featurette about the city. Gondry (BE KIND REWIND) presides over INTERIOR DESIGN, a film that features all the director’s hallmarks as it follows a couple who moves to the metropolis. MERDE from Carax (THE LOVERS ON THE BRIDGE) centers on the eponymous character (Denis

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Blue Tooth Virgin opens March 6th, 2009 (limited)

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Published March 1, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

In this indie comedy, two friends (played by Austin Peck and Bryce Johnson) are torn apart by something as small as a screenplay. Sam has written a script called, "The Bluetooth Virgin," and his friend David thinks it's awful. But instead of agreeing to disagree, the men allow "The Bluetooth Virgin" to come between them. This film also stars Roma Maffia, Amber Benson, and Karen Black ...

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Everlasting Moments opens March 6th, 2009 (limited)

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Published March 1, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

In this breathtaking film from renowned Swedish director Jan Troell, a woman experiences an artistic awakening after being introduced to photography. Based on real-life events, the story opens at the start of the 20th century and centers around Finnish housewife Maria Larrson (Maria Heiskanen). Maria spends her days struggling to care for her large brood of children and trying to manage her abusive, alcoholic husband, Sigge (Mikael Persbrandt). Sigge is a dockworker, and when he isn’t

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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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Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience opens February 27th, 2009 (wide)

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Published Feb. 22, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

Tweens will scream in anticipation of the arrival of this concert film from the talented trio the Jonas Brothers. Not only are the brothers performing all their beloved hits live, but with 3D technology, the film also makes it seems like the audience has front row tickets ...

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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li opens February 27th, 2009 (wide)

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Published Feb. 22, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

Capcom's STREET FIGHTER vaults back onto the screen with this film from director Andrzej Bartkowiak (ROMEO MUST DIE). Fanboys can start drooling now over SMALLVILLE's Kristin Kreuk in the role of high-kicking heroine Chun Li, while Neal McDonough, Chris Klein, Michael Clarke Duncan, and a number of impressive actors round out the rest of the cast ...

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Robert Blecker Wants Me Dead opens February 27th, 2009 (limited)

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Published Feb. 22, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

How far would you go for your beliefs? That question, along with many others, is pondered in this thought-provoking film. The man of the title is on a mission to promote the death penalty in America. As a professor at Manhattan's New York Law School, Robert Blecker champions the importance of capital punishment, espousing the idea that the death penalty is justice for the worst of crimes. But when Blecker meets death-row inmate Daryl Holton, his ideals are put to the test. Daryl Holton committed

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OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Feb. 20-22

Published Feb. 20, 2009 at 9:27 a.m.


This weekend, catch blues at Milwaukee Ale House or a folk collaboration at Turner Hall Ballroom. Little Blue Crunchy Things reappears at Shank Hall, Cactus Club turns up the volume on CD release parties both Friday and Saturday night and Milwaukee Chamber Theater opens a new show from down under.

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Video of the Day: "The Visitor"

Published Feb. 19, 2009 at 5:07 p.m.


OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf has tabbed Richard Jenkins as his pick to win the Oscar for Best Actor. Here is the trailer for "The Visitor."

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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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