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Milwaukee Film will take over operations of Downer Theatre in April

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 ...

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...

Take a trip with the artwork for the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival

Matt Wild

February 2, 2024

Believe it or not, we're roughly two months away from the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. It's true! The 16th installment of the annual cinematic blowout is set for April 11-25. The full lineup won't be revealed ...

Jonathan Jackson leaves Milwaukee Film after 16 years

Press Release

January 9, 2024

JONATHAN JACKSON LEAVES MILWAUKEE FILM AFTER 16 YEARS Anne Reed selected to serve as Interim CEO MILWAUKEE – TUESDAY, JANUARY 9: Jonathan Jackson, President & CEO of Milwaukee Film, today announced he has...

Here’s the lineup for Milwaukee Film’s 2024 Black History Month celebration

Matt Wild

January 8, 2024

February is just around the corner, and with it, Black History Month. Looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month on the silver screen—specifically the silver screen of Milwaukee's gorgeous Oriental Thea...

Take a peek at Oriental Theatre’s newly restored 1925 Wurlitzer pipe organ

Matt Wild

November 3, 2023

Milwaukee Film's recent restoration of the Oriental Theatre has turned the stunning East Side movie palace into a really, really stunning East Side movie palace. But one element has been missing: a big ol' pipe...

‘Stop Making Sense,’ Jerry Harrison will return to Oriental Theatre this fall

Matt Wild

September 14, 2023

It's a testament to how spoiled we are in Milwaukee that, when you receive a press release announcing that the 1984 Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense will screen at the Oriental Theatre, and that Tal...

Here’s the film lineup for the 2023 Cultures & Communities Festival

Matt Wild

September 11, 2023

From Thursday October 5 through Thursday, October 12, Milwaukee Film's 2023 Cultures & Communities Festival will take over the Oriental Theatre—and much of the city itself. The "eight-day convergence of ...

Milwaukee Film announces Cultures & Communities festival headliners

Press Release

July 10, 2023

MILWAUKEE FILM ANNOUNCES CULTURES & COMMUNITIES FESTIVAL HEADLINERS Popular Television Star and Legendary Hip Hop DJ to Headline 2023 Festival Events MILWAUKEE – Monday, July 10, 2023 – Milwaukee Film is ...

See ‘Southland Tales’ at Oriental Theatre, complete with director Q&A, Rebekah Del Rio performance

Matt Wild

June 9, 2023

In 2006, director Richard Kelly followed up his beloved cult classic Donnie Darko with the wildly ambitious, wildly bizarre, and just plain wild Southland Tales. The film...well...it was about...um, er...we'll ...

Milwaukee Film Festival celebrates increase of in-person attendance by 58%, honors 2023 Audience Award-winning films

Press Release

May 10, 2023

Milwaukee Film Celebrates Increase of In-Person Attendance by 58% at The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival and Honors its 2023 Audience Award-Winning Films Milwaukee Film is also pleased to announce the dates for t...

Milwaukee Film and PBS Wisconsin to host premiere of LGBTQ+ history documentary ‘Wisconsin Pride’

Press Release

May 9, 2023

MILWAUKEE FILM AND PBS WISCONSIN TO HOST PREMIERE OF LGBTQ+ HISTORY DOCUMENTARY WISCONSIN PRIDE Gala event to include the film's cast and crew, as well as gay rights leaders from across the state MILWAUKEE – ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Oriental Theatre is a majestic movie palace of memories

Matt Wild

May 5, 2023

Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some Milwaukee things become iconic. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: the Oriental Theatre! Is it possible to take something extraordinary—some...

Business To Business: The Vanguard co-owner Jim McCann values Milwaukee Film

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 3, 2023

With our “Business To Business” series, we’re offering business owners in and around Milwaukee a platform to acknowledge other local establishments and area entrepreneurs they appreciate. This week: The Vanguar...

My wildly ambitious, never-gonna-happen-but-I’ll-die-trying MFF2023 itinerary

Matt Wild

April 20, 2023

From April 20 through May 4, the 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival will screen 135 feature films and 148 short films at the Oriental Theatre, the Avalon Theater, and Times Cinema. Using the magic of a Milwaukee Reco...

Prep for ‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ at MFF2023 with pre-premiere Beaver Bash at Von Trier

Matt Wild

April 19, 2023

From April 20 through May 4, the 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival will screen 135 feature films and 148 short films at the Oriental Theatre, the Avalon Theater, and Times Cinema. It's gonna be great. What are we mo...

When and where to see all 14 Cinema Hooligante films at the 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival

Matt Wild

April 17, 2023

The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival is mere days away! From April 20 through May 4, 135 feature films and 148 short films will screen at the Oriental Theatre, the Avalon Theater, and Times Cinema. And, as always, ...

Check out the full 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival program NOW

Matt Wild

April 6, 2023

The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival is right around the corner—April 20 - May 4 around the corner, to be exact. You've seen the previous announcements about various films, but have you seen THE ENTIRE PROGRAM? Pro...

Nipple factories, Little Richard, ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ doc coming to Milwaukee Film Festival

Matt Wild

April 5, 2023

Hey! The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival is right around the corner! From April 20 through May 4, the Oriental Theatre, the Avalon Theater, and Times Cinema will host 135 feature films and 148 short films. Some of...

2023 Milwaukee Film Festival’s Cream City Cinema program features true crime, beavers, more

Matt Wild

March 17, 2023

One of the best things about the annual Milwaukee Film Festival is the local love. In addition to hundreds of national and international selections, MFF includes dozens of locally produced feature films, short ...

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