Movies
Puppy love
Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” feels like an affectionate homage to Japanese pop culture. But this question must be grappled with: Is it cultural appropriation? more
Apr 19, 2018
Brews and gunslingers
Isthmus critic Josh Heath reviews two films screening at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival: the documentary “Brewmaster” and the Bulgarian “Western.” more
Apr 6, 2018
Wit and whimsy, a surprising mashup, and a coming-of-age story
Catherine Capellaro reviews three films at the Wisconsin Film Festival where people mess up their lives by caring too much about what other people think. more
Apr 5, 2018
Satirical bite
“The New World Horror” is a Wisconsin-made horror-comedy film that takes aim at extremists. Its world premiere is at the Majestic Theater April 8. more
Apr 5, 2018
Fever dreams, a haphazard tribute and a low-key drama
Isthmus film critic James Kreul reviews three films at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival: “Let the Corpses Tan,” “Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There” and “Soller’s Point.” more
Apr 4, 2018
A cinematic legend, horror that works, and horror that fails
Isthmus film critic Craig Johnson reviews three films screening at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival: “Hal,” “Vampire Clay” and “Clara’s Ghost.” more
Apr 4, 2018
Close to home
We take a look at this year’s documentaries in the Wisconsin Film Festival’s “Wisconsin’s Own” category. The docs cover a wide range, from police shootings to outsider artists. more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Three documentaries to sink your teeth into
Isthmus movie critic Kenneth Burns reviews three upcoming documentaries at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival.“Filmworker,” “Napalm” and “Guerrero.” more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Ben Reiser
Madison bands on the big screen
Madison performers, from opera to hip-hop, star in 12 original film trailers for this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival. They’ve all created versions of the “Campfire Theme Song,” which debuted in 2014. more
Mar 27, 2018
3:19 PM
Kafkaesque colonialism
Argentine director Lucrecia Martel’s acclaimed feature “Zama” is a vivid and somewhat mysterious critique of colonialism set in a remote Spanish colony. more
Mar 22, 2018
5:00 AM
Action movies
Wild and Scenic Film Festival hopes to inspire future water protectors. Former UW-Oshkosh student Luke Stevens’ documentary is on the bill. more
Mar 15, 2018
5:00 AM
Seeds of a movement
Sustainable farmers and seed savers are highlighted in the Food and Farms Film Festival. more
Mar 8, 2018
5:00 AM
Special Screenings
The Light of the Moon
A woman (Stephanie Beatriz) struggles to return to normal life after being assaulted; Q&A follows with producer Ashley Van Egeren. $15 benefits Rape Crisis Center. more
Apr 19, 2018
6:30 PM
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
In 1980s Communist Romania, birth control and abortion are illegal; a woman helps a friend find a way to terminate a pregnancy. NR, 2007. more
Apr 19, 2018
7:00 PM
Super Troopers
Vermont state troopers (Erik Stolhanske, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan) who've been slacking on the job must straighten up and prove their worth when budget cuts loom. R, 2001.$5. more
Apr 19, 2018
8:30 PM
Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Peter Quill and his varied companions try and find out who his father is. PG-13, 2017. Free. more
Apr 20, 2018
5:15 PM
