Movies
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Super-heady
The philosophically ambitious director Brad Bird releases a long-awaited sequel, “Incredibles 2.” It’s a visual wonder, full of breathtaking set pieces and energy. more
Sharing the love
In a new documentary, experience the quiet fierceness and the force of love that was Fred Rogers. “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood” had, at its core, a gentleness, an acceptance of all human beings. more
Jun 21, 2018
Emotional horror
Toni Collette is a burning inferno at the center of “Hereditary,” a superlative slow-burn horror film that should join the classics. more
Jun 14, 2018
Failure to gel
The all-female heist crew of the new “Ocean’s 8” has some notable talents, but the film overall fails to live up to its namesake. more
Jun 14, 2018
Questions of faith
Paul Schrader’s “First Reformed” is a knuckle-whitening depiction of a man of God toppling into a spiritual abyss. It stars Ethan Hawke, giving the best performance of his career. more
Jun 7, 2018
Skirting the edge
Had your fill of superhero films? You might want to check out MMoCA’s Rooftop Cinema, Friday nights in June. This series has everything from tap dancing to collage, and some of the offerings might blow your mind. more
May 31, 2018
"Sergey’s Fortune" may be filmmakers’ break
Filmmakers Peter Mackie and Nick Vitale, who met while attending Middleton High School, are getting some Hollywood attention for their short movie “Sergey’s Fortune.” Mackie lives in Los Angeles, but Vitale is staying put. more
May 31, 2018
Cuddly Han
"Solo: A Star Wars Story” is a lovely backdrop for a condensed backstory featuring a young Han Solo, a bland and cuddly Alden Ehrenreich, who lacks Harrison Ford’s charisma. more
May 24, 2018
5:00 AM
Pope Francis, up close
It’s not a hard-hitting expose, but Wim Wenders’ new documentary, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” allows the pontiff to speak simply and eloquently about the state of the world. It’s a soothing balm. more
May 24, 2018
5:00 AM
Torn between two worlds
Riveting performances from Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams anchor the excellent “Disobedience,” a film about love and grief set in a community of Orthodox Jews in London. more
May 17, 2018
5:00 AM
American hero
“RBG” is a new documentary that shines a light on the extraordinary life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the diminutive Supreme Court Justice who is still kicking it in her mid-80s. more
May 17, 2018
5:00 AM
Redefining beauty
A mental health therapist who struggled with an eating disorder releases a new documentary, “Reclaim Beauty.” It premieres May 15 at Union South. more
May 14, 2018
4:21 PM
Noel Spirandelli
Troubled zip code
In one Milwaukee neighborhood, more than 60 percent of men have spent time in prison by the time they are 34. This alarming fact shapes “Milwaukee 53206,” a documentary that examines the incarceration crisis. more
May 3, 2018
5:00 AM
Special Screenings
Spider-Man 2
WUD Lakeside Cinema: Sequel to the reboot series starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, directed by Sam Raimi. PG-13, 2004. Free. more
Jun 24, 2018
9:00 PM
The Lion King
WUD Lakeside Cinema: A cub is tricked into exiling himself, but returns as an adult to reclaim the throne. G, 1994. Free. more
Jun 25, 2018
9:00 PM
The Short Films of Peter Mackie
With sneak peak of "Sergey's Fortune," Q&A with Mackie. more
Jun 26, 2018
7:00 PM
