Movies - Sept. 20, 2008
Metcalf's DVD Screening Room: Sept. 20, 2008
"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.
Tags: mark metcalf, z, robert kennedy, martin luther king, sarah palin, spiro agnew, costa gavras

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 21, 2008
King's visits to Milwaukee left permanent mark
The visionary civil rights leader visited our city to speak on at least two occasions. His comments half a century ago remain as true now as they were then. Here is some of what he told Milwaukeeans.
Tags: Martin Luther King, civil rights, African American, cameron, racism

Kids & Family - Feb. 2, 2006
First Stage's "Smoldering Fires" celebrates Dr. King's ideals
First Stage Childrens' Theater's production of "Smoldering Fires" is an extremely apropos way to begin Black History Month. It runs through Feb. 24.
Tags: martin Luther King, holocaust museum, African American