Author Michael Viers

Michael Viers

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Michael Viers is an independent filmmaker, writer, and podcaster from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned a BFA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s film program, where he directed the award-winning short film From The Darkness Theatre, which screened at the Short Film Corner at Cannes and won awards at multiple festivals. Since then, Michael has directed music videos and two additional films and has hosted the film analysis podcast The Shame List Picture Show for over a decade. He's also been a contributor for RogerEbert.com, Cinepunx, Taste of Cinema, Rupert Pupkin Speaks, and the Physical Media Advocate. Michael likes to brag that he used to edit videos for Troma Entertainment and is texting buddies with Lloyd Kaufman, but no one really cares. You can follow Michael on Letterboxd @viers102008 and instagram @michael_viers

In search of the best movie theater seats in Milwaukee

Michael Viers

August 26, 2026

Have you ever thought about your favorite spot to sit at the movies, and what makes it the best? Do you have a method to your madness, or are you just grabbing whatever you can when the option to pre-purchase i...

Sign for Bucky's Super Video in the 2000s

I’m a Bucky’s guy: Remembering Bucky’s Super Video (1986-2010)

Michael Viers

June 15, 2026

On November 15, 2010, the neighborhood of Bay View lost one of the cornerstones of the community: Bucky's Super Video. I am absolutely obsessed with movies. I don't believe I would be had it not been for this r...