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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."

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.

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."

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.

New Film Asks 'What Happened To Wisconsin Nice?'

July 12, 2016 - 5:55pm

A director whose 2012 documentary on Janesville made waves in Wisconsin politics has released a new film that asks, "What happened to Wisconsin nice?"

Documentary Debuts Examining African-American Incarceration In Milwaukee

June 15, 2016 - 9:05am

Milwaukee residents had the chance to view a new documentary that delves into the high prison rate of people who live in the 53206 zip code.

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Film Director John Waters Urges College Graduates To Make Trouble

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

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

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

New Film Asks 'What Happened To Wisconsin Nice?'

Documentary Debuts Examining African-American Incarceration In Milwaukee

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