http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_movies.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Movies en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 15:30:35 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 It only took 10 years, but the Men in Black are back in theaters in all their quirked-out extraterrestrial glory. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/meninblackIII.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/meninblackIII.html?30282 Thu, 24 May 2012 08:06:00 CDT Kent Wainscott delivers quality reporting on a daily basis. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/davebegel/kentwainscottbegel.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/davebegel/kentwainscottbegel.html?30269 Wed, 23 May 2012 18:19:00 CDT The triumph of Donald Driver last night in "Dancing With The Stars" was, as much as anything, a triumph of charm over beauty. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/davebegel/driverdwtswin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/davebegel/driverdwtswin.html?30270 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:13:00 CDT This weekend, "Men in Black 3" sends America's favorite black-suited gentlemen (after "Mad Men," of course) back to the '60s. Before you check in with Agents J and K, however, here are five other time travel-based movies from the past that are definitely worth watching in the present. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/timetravelmovies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/timetravelmovies.html?30256 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:00 CDT Though it's certainly overstuffed, women and rom-com-fearing men alike should both find something amusing in "What to Expect When You're Expecting." http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/whattoexpectmovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/whattoexpectmovie.html?30221 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:16:00 CDT Move over sequels, reboots, remakes and movies based on books - Hollywood's taking its inspiration from its dusty shelf of children's games now. What could possibly go wrong? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/battleshipmovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/battleshipmovie.html?30215 Fri, 18 May 2012 05:05:00 CDT By now, it's fair to say moviegoers know to check their political correctness at the door of any of Sacha Baron Cohen's flicks. He most certainly has, and it's best to meet the um, artist, at his level. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thedictatormovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thedictatormovie.html?30197 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 CDT The upcoming "Battleship" can't promote Rihanna too hard considering the dubious history of pop stars on film. Hollywood scored a couple of hits, but there's been far more misses, including these five legendarily awful misfires. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/fiveawfulpopstarmovies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/fiveawfulpopstarmovies.html?30192 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:00 CDT The Pabst Theater Foundation, Discovery World and Bartolotta Restaurant Group have announced the 2012 dates and titles for the fourth annual outdoor movie series today. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/fishfryandaflick12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/fishfryandaflick12.html?26386 Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT After "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands," Hollywood seemed to have found a fascinating visual mind in Tim Burton. Cut to 20 years later, and Burton's signature style is more sigh-inducing than surprising. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/darkshadows.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/darkshadows.html?30171 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:32:00 CDT Movie lovers and wanderlusters alike are poised find something worthwhile in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," opening in theaters today. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/marigoldhotel.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/marigoldhotel.html?30161 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT Plenty of people have family secrets. Some are more scandalous than others, but they usually don't involve the lofty "stuff movies are made of." On the other hand, when you suddenly discover your black sheep grandmother ran a Wisconsin Northwoods brothel for the Chicago mob at the height of their notoriety, sometimes it's actually worth taking to the big screen. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/secretlifesecretdeath.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/secretlifesecretdeath.html?30143 Wed, 9 May 2012 05:26:00 CDT For anyone new to Milwaukee - or maybe not new, but addicted to their Time Warner or satellite packages - you're missing out. Basic cable is where it's at. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jimowczarski/publictelevision.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jimowczarski/publictelevision.html?30117 Sat, 5 May 2012 19:00:00 CDT Are you one of the unlucky souls who hasn't already been to a screener of "The Avengers" and isn't currently in one of its many midnight showings? Remedy this immediately. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theavengers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theavengers.html?30104 Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT Gretchen Bartlett is the new host at 94.5 The Lake WLWK-FM, where she is excited to be behind the microphone. In the mornings, she's the one who guides you though the commute to work with more music than any other station in the market. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/bartlettthelake.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/bartlettthelake.html?30091 Thu, 3 May 2012 13:02:00 CDT For years now, the ever-popular television series "Mad Men" has entertained, delighted and revealed some fundamental truths about advertising. For the most part, we in the advertising world are impressed with the American Movie Channel's portrayal of our day-to-day. And I believe they've done it again. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/michaelstodola/thepitch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/michaelstodola/thepitch.html?30081 Wed, 2 May 2012 16:47:00 CDT You know when you can't find anything worthwhile on TV and you end up flipping through each channel you have available? Today is kind of like that. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/kimmelwhitehouse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/kimmelwhitehouse.html?30060 Tue, 1 May 2012 13:05:00 CDT The sixth annual Italian Film Festival of Milwaukee takes place this coming weekend at UW-Milwaukee Union Theatre, bringing along Brew City premieres of eight recent critically acclaimed Italian films. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/italianfilm12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/italianfilm12.html?29957 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:05:00 CDT A five-year engagement seems like an eternity all on its own, so you'd think a nice, condensed two-hour version of one would at least have the advantage of picking around all the tedious, boring bits. You'd think. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/fiveyearengagement.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/fiveyearengagement.html?30042 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:58:00 CDT Move over, Jack Sparrow - there's a new pirate captain in town, and his name is, um, Pirate Captain. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thepiratesbandofmisfits.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thepiratesbandofmisfits.html?30038 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:02:00 CDT There's a new face at 10 o'clock on Channel 12 news. Kathy Mykleby's new partner Craig McKee arrives from San Diego, but he's quite literally been around the world and back. We caught up with him to ask about his experience in journalism and his early experiences here in Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/mckeetalks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/mckeetalks.html?29928 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:04:00 CDT We all like lists. David Letterman has been doing them for years, and back in the late '90s VH1 had a hit show with celebrities presenting their lists. So, why wouldn't Dave and Carole at WKLH-FM radio have the hottest men and women in local TV? http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/hottestonTV.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/hottestonTV.html?30022 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CDT Since 1999, the UWM Center for International Education has brought some of the greatest scholarly minds together for their annual conference. This year, a handful of the world's experts in the world of film and media studies will converge for "World Cinemas, Global Networks," held April 27-28. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/worldcinemasconference.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/worldcinemasconference.html?30007 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:03:00 CDT The Wisconsin Film Festival took over 10 theaters throughout Madison this past week. I made a surgical strike Saturday to take in the world premiers of two documentaries that could not have been more different. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/eronlaberoffrontroomphotography/wisfilmfestmadison.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/eronlaberoffrontroomphotography/wisfilmfestmadison.html?29994 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:06:00 CDT Donald Driver understands what it takes to compete, either on the football field or the dance floor. On Monday night, Driver had to perform the foxtrot and take part in the group cha-cha as part of the show's Motown night. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/donalddriverdancing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/donalddriverdancing.html?29992 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:01:00 CDT I like a good Internet meme as much (or more) than the next guy, but I always thought the phenomenon of planking was especially dumb. Its short-lived successor, owling, was a little funny, but I certainly never tried it. Don't even get me started on Tebowing. Draping, on the other hand, is a meme I can get into. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/draping.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/draping.html?29993 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:04:00 CDT For many people, Channel 10's Great TV Auction is a springtime institution. Now in its 44th year, Milwaukee's is the most popular public television auction in the country. Since its beginnings in 1969, the auction has grown from a small operation with an initial goal of raising $50,000 to an anticipated yearly event with thousands of volunteers and even reliable bidding "regulars" dedicated to its efforts. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/greattvauction.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/greattvauction.html?29975 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:05:00 CDT Nicholas Sparks, most famously known as the author who created the source novel for the blockbuster tearjerker "The Notebook," "Dear John" and others, is returning to the big screens with "The Lucky One" this weekend. And, much like his previous offerings, this one delivers the similarly bland, vanilla romance security blanket moviegoers have come to expect from him. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theluckyone.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theluckyone.html?29964 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:00:00 CDT Often on the airwaves, the voices tend to be one-way. Commercials sell their services or goods, singers and musicians entertain you, announcers tell you the weather conditions and read headlines. But on some spots on the dial, the tone is different. Time is given to talk, to express feelings, share thoughts and seek engagement. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/radioconversation.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/radioconversation.html?29958 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:04:00 CDT Welcome to Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Media outlets throughout the state will be reporting on what to do in a weather emergency, culminating with a tornado drill on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/weatherawareness.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/weatherawareness.html?29930 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CDT Writer/director Joss Whedon is considered by many fans to be a master of his craft. But for a select group, Whedon's string of storied accomplishments doesn't end with his work on script and screen. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/philosophyofwhedon.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/philosophyofwhedon.html?29900 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:01:00 CDT In politics and public service, it is important to get the word out. Social media can be used to both diffuse information and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the working life in public office. But because of its easy access, the problem for those trying to steer a message is it may be hard to keep the communications on point. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/socialmediapoliticians.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/socialmediapoliticians.html?29884 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:03:00 CDT It isn't anything new to those of us who realize that we Wisconsinites are often the test subject for national trends. For national TV outlets covering politics, Wisconsin is firmly on their radar. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/stevekabelowsky/WInationalsports.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/stevekabelowsky/WInationalsports.html?29870 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:19:00 CDT Whenever asked about the future of the business he's in, Kidd O'Shea is ready to stand on the soapbox. The announcer/reporter/host knows how to deliver information to an audience and he does it almost every day between two gigs - the weekday morning co-host with Elizabeth Kay at The Mix, and as a reporter on weekend mornings on WISN-TV Ch. 12. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/kiddoshea.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/kiddoshea.html?29861 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:01:00 CDT Spring is here again and so is the annual Latin America Film Series at UWM's Union Theatre, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. The week-long event features films from across Latin America and athe screenings are all free. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/latinamfilm12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/latinamfilm12.html?29787 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 05:03:00 CDT After two sequels, four spin-offs and plenty of sex jokes, the "American Pie" franchise is back with its third official sequel, "American Reunion." Fans can rest assured it's packed with all the same hair-brained antics and juvenile scheming as its predecessors, and for those who aren't fans - come on, you weren't going to see it anyway. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/americanreunion.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/americanreunion.html?29837 Fri, 6 Apr 2012 03:00:00 CDT Local. Local. Local. This has been the mantra for area TV stations since the '40s. As new technology becomes available, the trend that local TV management is afraid of is the dwindling amount of people who spend their free time watching local programming. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/tvengagement.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/tvengagement.html?29786 Thu, 5 Apr 2012 16:31:00 CDT Presidential dreams and aspirations will fill the airwaves tonight as local media tries to make heads or tails out of the GOP primary and other community races. Exit polls of voters, stories on turnouts and ticker updates scrolling and flashing on the lower third of the screen - it's election night in Wisconsin. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/primaryelectionnight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/primaryelectionnight.html?29806 Tue, 3 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CDT Based on a novel, parlayed into a screenplay by the man who helped bring "127 Hours" and "Slumdog Millionaire" to life and directed by the man behind "The Cider House Rules" and "Chocolat": "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" has some serious heft behind it. And with due cause; there's a lot going on, and without this collective experience "Salmon Fishing" could have easily been swept away under the current of its own story. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/salmonfishing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/salmonfishing.html?29773 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:49:00 CDT After much anticipation, "The Hunger Games" has arrived. The big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' first young adult novel in her Hunger Games trilogy is almost guaranteed a blockbuster smash from its literary fans. "Hunger Games" should not, however, be relegated to "Twilight" status by the uninitiated - this newest YA sensation packs serious substance and has been translated into a powerful movie experience. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thehungergames.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thehungergames.html?29668 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Today, of course, Donald Driver takes to the dance floor as he pairs with Peta Murgatroyd on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Here's how to vote for the Packers wide receiver. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/votefordonald.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/votefordonald.html?29642 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:02:00 CDT When tackling the fantastic world of Oz, filmmakers know they need to go big to do the material justice. Filmmaker Leigh Scott has experienced this firsthand in his quest to bring "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz," his updated version of the children's classic, to life. Now, Scott has fine-tuned his work and is bringing it to theaters across the country - including a week-long run in his hometown. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/leighscottdorothy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/leighscottdorothy.html?29620 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:56:00 CDT Milwaukee Film is now accepting entries for the fourth annual Milwaukee Film Festival, to be held Sept. 27-Oct. 11. Works of all genres, forms and lengths will be accepted through Friday, June 15. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/mff12entries.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/mff12entries.html?29602 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:36:00 CDT If you've read any of my annual year-end "best of" picks over the years, you already know that I think AMC's "Breaking Bad" is the best show on TV. So, my hand was already tipped my hand when I sat down with RJ Mitte last night, the actor who plays Walt, Jr," at the Taste of Milwaukee event at the Hilton. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/rjmitte.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/rjmitte.html?29554 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 10:28:00 CDT There seem to be a lot of anniversary movie releases lately. Most recently is "John Carter," a movie based on a series of sci-fi stories which debuted 100 years ago. This centennial tribute is unique, however, in that it stepped up and delivered a worthy big-screen spectacle. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/johncarter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/johncarter.html?29529 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CDT Fans of the original "21 Jump Street" TV series shouldn't get too excited about this big-screen re-imagining if they have their hearts set on a nostalgic return to the Johnny Depp-led '80s drama. Actually, it might be better suited to the hater crowd - the new "Jump Street" spends as much time making fun of itself as it does reveling in all the splendor of high school humor. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/21jumpstreet.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/21jumpstreet.html?29551 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 06:30:00 CDT Despite the hardships of an abusive childhood, teen pregnancy, single parenthood to three kids, one with autism, and now cancer, Nikol Hasler's talent can't be extinguished. The Wisconsin-born Hasler, who once hosted a popular teen sex podcast, continues to kick back. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/nikolhaslerinterview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/nikolhaslerinterview.html?29460 Sun, 4 Mar 2012 09:03:00 CDT Time Warner Cable is set to air Miss American 2012 Laura Kaeppeler's speech to the Milwaukee Press Club on Wisconsin on Demand Channel 411 starting Monday, March 5. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/missamericatwc.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/missamericatwc.html?29488 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 11:54:00 CDT With the country becoming more and more polarized, the upcoming release of "The Lorax" had the potential to take Dr. Seuss' famous kid-friendly environmental fable and turn it into an informative and entertaining tale about keeping all things in moderation. Yeah ... not so much. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thelorax.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thelorax.html?29480 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:00:00 CDT Lately I've been listening to radio carefully, trying to take stock of what we've got in Milwaukee. And it's a decidedly mixed bag. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milwaukeeradio.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milwaukeeradio.html?29472 Thu, 1 Mar 2012 05:30:00 CDT