'The
Narrows' earns little fanfare
Every year, there
a good number of movies that go directly to cable or DVD.
'Food
Inc.' exposes dangers of food supply
At the center of
"Food Inc." is a shocking – and haunting –
scene that captures in an instant just how out of balance
our food supply has become.
Skiing
goes extreme at Times Cinema
Back in 2007, William Kerig helped
to produce a movie named "Steep" - a soaring,
awe-inspiring documentary about the past and present of
extreme skiing.
One
final look at 'A Farewell to Arms'
This is the last
in a six-part TimeOut series on "A Farewell to
Arms."
Michael
Jackson's final bow:
'This Is It' feels right
It's
hard today to remember what it felt like in the hours and days
immediately following Michael Jackson's death.
Halloween
survival guide:
6 ways to kill a zombie
Zombies and
vampires are in this year, thanks to the likes of
"Twilight" and this month’s horror film "Zombieland."
'Examined
Life' a philosophical trip
For those who don’t
know, I got married two weeks ago, and as I was preparing
for my honeymoon - stocking up on music and books for my
relaxed trip out west, off the grid - I found myself
reflecting on what’s been lost in our go-go, tech-heavy
culture, among all that’s been gained.
One
great book, two very different movies
Rarely has a book
been adapted into a film twice, to such different ends.
Sendak's
book hits the big screen
From
the title screen going forward, director Spike Jonze seems
hellbent on defying our expectations.
'A
Serious Man' strikes universal cord
Serious is the
man with the heavy heart. And boy, does this serious man
have issues.
The
movie that made me fall in love
It was March of 2007, and I was
late for a screening of a new movie called "The
Namesake." I had sprinted across town to make it to the
movie on time, but I was still a good 10 minutes late when I
reached the block where the screening was taking place.
'The
Cove' is a must-see documentary
Before I tell you
what it’s about, I feel it’s first necessary to tell you
how "The Cove" made me feel. This is one of the
most exciting, enthralling, heartbreaking, aggravating and
inspiring films of the year.
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'Traveling
Light' named for Jesus
"Traveling
Light" is a clever name for a show about Jesus and his
followers.
First
Stage's 'Junie' generates interest
Junie
is an outspoken, self-centered, rambunctious, spunky
5-year-old girl, who delights us with her honesty and unique
perspective.
Another
mystery with twists
This is the
weekend of mysteries in Waukesha County.
'And
Then There Were None '
will keep you guessing
As the characters
drift into the beautifully appointed island mansion, each
one gives off a certain aura. We immediately start forming
our impressions. They are all strangers to us, as well as to
each other except for the butler and his wife. But they,
too, are new to this job and to the arriving guests. There’s
already lots of mysteries, and many more to come.
Inge's
plays still make
for fine entertainment
William
Inge was a prolific writer who enjoyed great success with
several of his plays, but he has fallen out of favor a bit,
which is a shame.
'The
Year of Magical Thinking'
doesn’t strike emotional cord
I
was prepared to be shaken by Joan Didion’s one-woman
rendition of her bestselling memoir, “The Year of Magical
Thinking.”
'Clarence
Darrow' profiles
feats of famed historian
Clarence
Darrow was a talented lawyer and champion of human rights.
In his lengthy career he fought for labor unions, human
rights for the oppressed and the abolition of the death
penalty. He is best known for his defense of Scopes in the
famous evolution trial and for Leopold and Loeb in their
murder of Bobby Franks.
Mix
of nostalgia, laughs spark opening night of ‘Bunkbed
Brothers’
A reunion of two
brothers in their old shared bedroom is a mix of nostalgia
and hilarity.
'The Smell of the Kill'
takes on marital issues
The experience of
feeling trapped and the desire for revenge are probably
universal, whether it be in a relationship, a job, or in one’s
own destructive habits.
'Tea
at Five' captures Hepburn’s rise
Katharine Hepburn
is an icon of sorts, winning four Academy Awards for best
actress, but perhaps is best remembered for her many movies
made with Spencer Tracy and the mystery that surrounded
their relationship.
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