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Wisconsin in the movies
Hollywood occasionally ventures to Wisconsin when filming one of its blockbusters, and our fine city has been seen in all its glory a number of times. You've probably seen places close to home on the big screen without even knowing it. Here are some of the most famous movies filmed in Wisconsin plus, for your enjoyment, movie references and quotes about Wisconsin.
Summer movie roundup
OnMilwaukee.com's Heather Leszczewicz takes a look at some of summer's best, in-between and worst movies as well as picks out some of the best performances each had to offer.
OnMilwaukee.com movie update: Feb. 12-13, 2005
"Uncle Nino" and "Bad Education" both arrive in Milwaukee after months of national media buzz. There's also the annual French Film Festival at UWM Union Cinema, "Hitch," "Pooh's Heffalump Movie" and more on tap this weekend.
"Scary Movie," after four, please no more
The fourth edition of "Scary Movie" proves to be neither scary nor funny, but dull and boring. The franchise needed to quit while it was ahead rather than plunge forth and make a mockery of movies and events that were already mockeries in themselves.
Movie Time: The Dolly Sisters
The Dolly Sisters, 1945 (114 min) Enjoy this lavish production starring Betty Grable, John Payne, and June Haver. Movie trivia from Milwaukee's own Dale Kuntz and beer & wine available will be available for purchase. Admission is $5, or $3 for students and seniors, Museum admission is included with ticket purchase. Members get in free.
Duet Series Three, Part Two: French Kiss- Movie Screening
Enjoy a screening of the film French Kiss, along with a flight of wine discussed in May 27's class and fresh popcorn.
The Duet Series is a duo of wine education and entertainment, pairing wine selections with a theme from a movie. This Duet Series is centered around the film French Kiss. The cost to attend this single session is $15. For more information, please visit the websites linked above.
Dinner and a Movie: Mamma Mia!
Enjoy great Greek food and wine while watching Mamma Mia! Cost to attend is $55, plus tax and gratuity. For more information, please call 765.8610, or visit the website linked above.
Ghosts of the Abyss
Academy Award® winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration – the legendary wreck of the Titanic. With the most advanced IMAX® photography, you’ll explore the entire ship with Cameron and his crew, deck-by-deck, room-by room, encountering mysteries that have remained hidden for almost a century.
Films are shown Monday through Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62+) and children (ages 3-15). For a complete listing of current showtimes visit the link above or call 414-319-4629.
Sea Monsters
Take a prehistoric adventure back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland sea divided North America in two. The film follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ –as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur!
Films are shown Monday through Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62+) and children (ages 3-15). For a complete listing of current showtimes visit the link above or call 414-319-4629.
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