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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 7h

The Invisible Mammal is a documentary film about an all-woman team of scientists working to save North American bats from white-nose syndrome.
The Invisible Mammal arrives at the OT this Sunday 10/26 at 12 PM: mkefilm.org/invisiblemam...
#bats #milwaukee

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 1d

We had a great time handing out candy for trick-or-treaters on Downer Ave this last weekend 🎃🍬
We’re so lucky to operate the historic Downer Theatre in a neighborhood full of such lovely folks, thank you to everyone who stopped by for a sweet treat. We hope to see you all back at our theatre soon!

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 6d

In Iran, a man bumps into the man he believes to be his former torturer. However, faced with this person who fiercely denies having been his tormentor, doubt sets in.
It Was Just An Accident starts 10/30 at the Downer: mkefilm.org/justanaccident
#palmedor

Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 7d

When a "ghost therapist" and his daughter move into a drafty old mansion to exorcise its otherworldly inhabitants, they meet a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso.
Come out for Casper on Halloween at 4:30 PM: mkefilm.org/casper

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Kevin Jones @stairwaytokevin13.bsky.social · 11d

The highlight was seeing Patton Oswalt introduce Dude Bro Party Massacre III Wednesday night at @mkefilm.bsky.social. #LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 14d

Only a few chances left to witness One Battle After Another with us on #70mm before we change over to DCP for the remainder of our screenings.
Tonight through Saturday, see Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest on film in a historic theatre familiar with the classic format: mkefilm.org/onebattle70mm

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 20d

October has finally arrived at the OT, and along with it, the spookiest programming series of the year, Scareville!!!
Enjoy this terrifying lineup in our historic cinema and dare ask yourself the question: are you brave enough to try them all?
👻🍿: mkefilm.org/scareville
#milwaukeeevents

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 20d

The Most Popular Horror Films in September on Letterboxd 🩸

View the list and follow Horrorville on Letterboxd: boxd.it/P9BEU

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 27d

Who's ready for our first showing of One Battle After Another on 70mm?? Find tickets for tonight here: mkefilm.org/onebattlefirstshowing
& find tickets for the remainder of our screenings of the film on 70mm here: mkefilm.org/onebattle70mm

#paulthomasanderson

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Pete Rhom-BOO!-erg @prhomberg.bsky.social · 27d

I'm going to see OBAA in 70mm in Milwaukee's gorgeous Oriental Theater (@mkefilm.bsky.social) tomorrow, and I am trying my best to temper my expectations. Not because I'm worried, but because the hype is out of control.

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 28d

With over 30 documentaries, dozens of special guests, and numerous insightful filmmaker talkbacks, we'll be reminiscing about DDF25 all winter long.
Feeling film fest fomo? Fear not, we're already looking towards the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival & we hope to see you there: mkefilm.org/savethedate

Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · 29d

From Executive Producer Michael Moore and Palestine's Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers.
Tickets for From Ground Zero 10/2 at 7 PM and more Milwaukee Muslim Film Fest screenings: mkefilm.org/mmff

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Kevin Jones @stairwaytokevin13.bsky.social · Sep 19

Off to a great start at the Dialogues Documentary Festival! @mkefilm.bsky.social

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Kevin Jones @stairwaytokevin13.bsky.social · Sep 20

Watching A Photographic Memory felt deeply personal. Rachel Elizabeth Seed’s journey through her mother’s photographs is moving and meditative, exploring loss, memory, and the fragility of connection. The loneliness running through the story really hit me. boxd.it/b7nN6f @mkefilm.bsky.social

A ★★★★ review of A Photographic Memory (2024)

A Photographic Memory is an intensely personal work, shaped by a daughter’s attempt to reach across time to a mother she lost far too soon. Through reels of film and a trove of photographs, director R...

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Sep 18

Our friends over at Shanghai MKE are in the running for USA TODAY's Best Speakeasy in the Country! There's only about 10 more hours left to vote for Shanghai Speakeasy, so make sure to show our Black Cat Alley neighbors some love: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...

What is the Best Speakeasy for 2025?

Voting for the Best Speakeasy is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Speakeasy.

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thank you to everyone who joined us for screenings of Cooley High (1975), Car Wash (1976), and The Last Dragon (1985)! We were so lucky to have Michael Schultz himself join us for these screenings, subsequent Q&As, and the inaugural Michael Schultz Award.
Photos by Rodney Johnson

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Sep 12

We had a wonderful time on Wednesday introducing several films featured in the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Fest! Thank you to everyone who came out for a preview of DDF movie magic starting September 18th through the 21st.
Make sure not to miss out: mkefilm.org/ddf #documentaryfilm #filmfestival

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Exclusive 70MM Presentation! When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
Be the first to experience #OneBattleAfterAnother in 70MM 9/24 at 7 PM: mkefilm.org/onebattlefirstshowing

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dialogues Doc Festival, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, is set to light up the Oriental & Downer September 18-21. More than 30 docs complete with plenty of filmmaker Q&As & talkbacks will be included in the four-day fest. - @milwaukeerecord.bsky.social
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Here’s the full lineup for the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival

“This year’s lineup is bold, powerful, and sometimes just a lot of fun, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to our theaters for four days of unbelievable true stories.”

milwaukeerecord.com

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks to everyone who voted, The Milwaukee Film Festival won Best Arts/Culture Event in Milwaukee Magazine's Best of Milwaukee Readers' Choice Awards!!

This is such an honor and we hope to see folks come out for MFF26 to see exactly why our festival is the best📽🩷
#filmfestival #milwaukee

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Milwaukee Film is currently seeking interns to assist with various tasks across our Programming and Development departments! Applications received by September 5th will be given higher priority.
Learn more about the opportunity to intern with us here:
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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. A portrait of a generation-defining singer.
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, starting 9/5. Too young to hold on, and too old to just break free and run: mkefilm.org/jeffbuckley
#jeffbuckley

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Aug 27

We had the best time last weekend at The Queen of My Dreams, with post-screening Q&A with Director Fawzia Mirza & producer Andria Wilson Mirza for the Cinematic Sisterhood series.
We hope to see you all again for our next Cinematic Sisterhood event: mkefilm.org/cinematicsisterhood

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Susan Kerns (She/Her) @ssk8.bsky.social · Aug 15

Playing at @mkefilm.bsky.social Oriental Theater Aug 23 with Director Fawzia Mirza on hand for a Q&A!

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · Aug 8

MOVIES: A queer daughter, a conservative mother, and a family’s hidden past across Pakistan and Canada. The Queen of My Dreams explores identity, secrets, and love across generations.
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‘The Queen of My Dreams’ Explores Queer Identity, Family & Secrets Across Generations in Pakistan and Canada

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Milwaukee Film @mkefilm.bsky.social · Aug 15

Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least.
Sorry, Baby now showing at the iconic Downer Theatre MKE: mkefilm.org/sorrybaby

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Sorry, Baby | Official Trailer HD | A24

YouTube video by A24

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