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Happy Birthday Beaver Dam-Raised Movie Star Fred MacMurray

August 28, 2017 - 7:10pm

Movie star Fred MacMurray was born this week in 1908. The Wisconsin-raised actor made his name movies and television including "Double Indemnity," "The Egg and I," "The Absent-Minded Professor," "The Caine Mutiny" and "My Three Sons."

Appleton Raised, Pulitzer Winner Edna Ferber Born This Week In 1885

August 14, 2017 - 10:05am

Called "the greatest American woman novelist of her day," Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and playwright Edna Ferber was born this week in 1885.

Film Director John Waters Urges College Graduates To Make Trouble

June 13, 2017 - 2:10pm

Legendary filmmaker John Waters discusses what he had to say to inspire Rhode Island School of Design's class of 2015 during his commencement speech and what prompted him to turn the speech into the book called "Make Trouble."

A Look At Sci-Fi Nostalgia Of Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

May 15, 2017 - 6:00am

Here's a biased and un-scientific opinion: Everyone loves Netflix’s new series, "Stranger Things."

Found Footage Festival's Nick Prueher Dredges VHS Era For Laughs

May 15, 2017 - 6:00am

The co-creator of the Found Footage Festival talks about his love of pranks and the origins of his festival.

Noah Hawley Discusses Creative Process Behind 'Fargo'

April 19, 2017 - 8:00am

'Fargo' executive producer Noah Hawley talks about the success of the FX TV series which kicks off its third season Wednesday.

Milwaukee Native Justin Hurwitz Wins 2 Oscars

February 27, 2017 - 5:25am

Milwaukee native Justin Hurwitz won two Oscars at Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony. The "La La Land" composer won Best Original Score, which recognizes the instrumental music playing throughout the film.

Wisconsin's Justin Hurwitz Tapped Into Nostalgia To Compose 'La La Land' Score

January 17, 2017 - 2:20pm

Justin Hurwitz, who grew up in the Milwaukee area, composed the award-winning score for "La La Land," and drew upon his memories, music education and life to do so.

Milwaukee Film Festival Hits Record Attendance

October 11, 2016 - 3:05pm

The Milwaukee Film Festival experienced an 8 percent increase in its attendance this year compared to 2015.

Wisconsin-Born Actor Alfred Lunt Was Born This Week In 1892

August 8, 2016 - 11:15am

Wisconsin's Alfred Lunt was one of the most highly regarded stage actors of the 20th century. Lunt was born this week on August 12,1892, in Milwaukee.

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Happy Birthday Beaver Dam-Raised Movie Star Fred MacMurray

Appleton Raised, Pulitzer Winner Edna Ferber Born This Week In 1885

Film Director John Waters Urges College Graduates To Make Trouble

A Look At Sci-Fi Nostalgia Of Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

Found Footage Festival's Nick Prueher Dredges VHS Era For Laughs

Noah Hawley Discusses Creative Process Behind 'Fargo'

Milwaukee Native Justin Hurwitz Wins 2 Oscars

Wisconsin's Justin Hurwitz Tapped Into Nostalgia To Compose 'La La Land' Score

Milwaukee Film Festival Hits Record Attendance

Wisconsin-Born Actor Alfred Lunt Was Born This Week In 1892

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