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Milverine will be at Avalon’s premiere of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ of course

July 22, 2024

In today's "Yep, that absolutely makes sense" news, Milwaukee's beloved shirtless power-walking hero Milverine is scheduled to make an appearance at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater (2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) on...

We’re screening 1999’s ‘Cruel Intentions’ at Avalon Theater July 24

Matt Wild

June 27, 2024

It's summer, which means it's a perfect time to duck into the air conditioned confines of a movie theater and enjoy some steamy flicks. And flicks don't get much steamier (well, flicks we're able to screen, any...

Are you too good for our June 26 screening of ‘Happy Gilmore’ at Avalon Theater? Answer me!

Tyler Maas

May 30, 2024

Last night, we went back to the Back To The Future film franchise with a screening of Back To The Future 2 at Avalon Theater. For June's movie installment, we're going back to the, um, past with a special scree...

Wanna watch ‘Columbo’? Check out Club Columbo in Riverwest

Matt Wild

May 30, 2024

In the annals of TV detective series history, Columbo stands alone. The 1970s classic stars a rumpled Peter Falk as the titular (and equally rumpled) L.A. homicide detective, who spends episode after episode so...

Turn up the heat with some “Hot Dads” this June at Oriental Theatre

Matt Wild

May 29, 2024

Dads. They can be great. They can be funny. They can be competent. They can be bumbling. And yes, they can be HOT. So this June, why not make Father's Day a monthlong celebration and check out Milwaukee Film's ...

Milwaukee Film Festival announces 2024 attendance, 2025 dates

Matt Wild

May 2, 2024

The 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival drew a total of 32,624 attendees, Milwaukee Film announced Thursday. MFF2024 ran April 11-15 at the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Avalon Theater, and Times Cinema. It includ...

Milwaukee composers Krol-Scharber discuss the triumphant theatrical return of ‘The People’s Joker’

Tyler Maas

April 24, 2024

When we last caught up with Krol-Scharber—the Milwaukee composing team made up of local music vets Justin Krol and Quinn Scharber—the duo was discussing its soon-to-air Super Bowl commercial for Busch Light. Du...

We’re going back to the ‘Back To The Future’ franchise, screening Part II at the Avalon May 29

Matt Wild

April 11, 2024

Back in May 2023, we screened the 1985 classic Back To The Future at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater. You know, the first one with the whole "Marty's mom falls in love with him" thing. Now, one year later, we're...

16 reasons to get excited for the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival

Matt Wild

April 10, 2024

Here we go! The 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival is set to light up the city April 11-25. During that two-week stretch, a whopping 131 feature films and 169 shorts will screen at the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatr...

10 Milwaukee artists that had songs on motion picture soundtracks

Tyler Maas

April 9, 2024

This week marks the beginning of the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. The citywide celebration of cinema runs April 11-25. During that lengthy span of film-focused programming, Record Store Day will bring music lo...

Before ‘Late Night With The Devil’ at MFF2024, go “Bowling With The Devil” at Landmark Lanes

Matt Wild

April 9, 2024

The 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival kicks off Thursday, April 11, and runs through Thursday, April 25. (Get your tickets and passes HERE.) During that two-week stretch, your friendly neighborhood Milwaukee Record ...

We’re putting the band back together and screening ‘The Blues Brothers’ at Avalon Theater

Tyler Maas

March 28, 2024

How haven’t we screened The Blues Brothers yet? We’re not sure, but that omission won’t be an issue much longer. On Wednesday, April 10, Milwaukee Record will finally be putting the band back together, so to sp...

Here’s the Cinema Hooligante lineup (and everything else) for the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival

Matt Wild

March 27, 2024

Let's dive right in: The 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival will take place April 11-25. A whopping 131 feature films and 169 shorts will screen at the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Avalon Theater, and Times Cine...

We ARE serious: David Zucker will attend screening of ‘Airplane!’ March 16 at Oriental Theatre

Matt Wild

March 7, 2024

Joey, do you like endlessly quotable and ridiculously absurd movies from 1980 that feature Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? ("Tell your old man to drag Walton ...

Milwaukee Film will take over operations of Downer Theatre in April

Matt Wild

March 5, 2024

Roughly six months after abruptly closing, the Downer Theatre (2589 N. Downer Ave.) has a new lease on life. And it's thanks to an expected savior: Milwaukee Film. Yes, Milwaukee Film announced Tuesday that ...

We’re screening ‘Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy’ at Avalon Theater on March 27

Tyler Maas

February 29, 2024

Bark twice if you're in Milwaukee! If you missed seeing the trailer before last night’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World showing and you didn’t see our recent article that announced all of our spring film screenings...

Also happening this weekend: ‘The Area’ screening, Waukesha “Winter Blues Party”

Matt Wild

February 22, 2024

Every Monday we publish a "Record Recommended" list of events, shows, and other shindigs coming up that week and weekend. You should check it out! Approximately 95% of the time when we see someone grumbling onl...

Action! Here’s the schedule of our spring screenings at Avalon Theater

Tyler Maas

February 15, 2024

Here's how things usually work: Each month, we host a screening of a classic film at Avalon Theater. For example, we're showing Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World there on February 28 (and tickets are still available!...

Laugh Track Cinema returns February 29 with 2009 Milwaukee-made monster flick ‘Guardians’

Matt Wild

February 13, 2024

Are you a fan of Mystery Science Theater 3000-style movie riffing? Are you a fan of semi-obscure Milwaukee-made movies? THEN HAVE WE GOT AN EVENT FOR YOU. On Thursday, February 29, at 7:30 p.m., get yourself...

Milwaukee Film to screen ‘Saltburn’ and other anti-Valentine’s Day films for “Love Hurts” series

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2024

Have you seen Saltburn yet? It's one of 2023's most talked-about films for good reason. By now, you've probably either witnessed or heard about , that part where , and the unforgettable moment when . It's a fun...