Movies - Nov. 4, 2008
Local filmmaker finds thrill in new suspense short
After spending a year out in L.A., local film producer Joshua Maxim Hall has returned to his hometown, bringing with him some momentum for movie-making in Milwaukee. One of Hall's current projects brings him and his film crew to the Eastsider, 1732 E. North Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 8 for shooting.
Tags: local film, joshua maxim hall, crossed, new years day, barry poltermann, aswang, mark borchardt, coven, american movie, the eastsider

Movies - Oct. 30, 2008
Smith returns home to launch "The Pool"
Milwaukeeans all know Mark Borchardt as the face of "American Movie," but director Chris Smith isn't quite as high profile, even here at home. Unless, that is, you're passionate about film and especially home-grown filmmakers. Most recently, Smith wrote the screenplay for and directed "The Pool," filmed in India. It begins a week-long Milwaukee run on Friday.
Tags: The Pool, Chris Smith, India, American Movie, Mark Borchardt, Xav Leplae, Didier Leplae, MoMA

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 30, 2004
Legal snafu scuttles "Renaissance" screening
Milwaukee International Film Festival goers expecting to see the world premiere of "The Renaissance," the new documentary by local director and producer Chris Smith, instead saw "The Yes Men" Friday due to legal battles surrounding the film.
Tags: MIFF, Yes Men, Renaissance, American Movie

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 26, 2002
Milwaukee Talks: Mike Magnuson
We recently caught up Mike Magnuson -- Menomonee Falls native, and author of "The Fire Gospels" and "The Right Man for the Job" -- and talked about his new book, the Falls, the Packers and much more.
Tags: Mike Magnuson, Milwaukee Talks, Menomonee Falls, American Movie, Lummox, Fire Gospels, The Right Man for the Job

Movies - Sept. 12, 2000
Milwaukee Talks: Mark Borchardt, 2000
Things are moving along pretty quickly in the life of Milwaukee filmmaker Mark Borchardt. Just six months ago, the Menomonee Falls native was designing shutters in a factory, working 10 hours a day. "Now I'm at Target signing people's receipts," he says.
Tags: American Movie, Mark Borchardt