Every week, Kristopher Pollard from Milwaukee Film and Radio Milwaukee’s Dori Zori talk about movies — because that’s what you do when you’re Cinebuds.
We’re a scant two days into April, and Milwaukee Film has lined up a couple series that will keep your eyes glued to the big screen throughout the month — one of which gets all of our attention on this episode of Cinebuds.
Because they’re naturally colorful characters, Dori and Kpolly of course wanted to talk about “Animation April,” which will cover nearly 40 years of the art form that brings the fantastic to life at theaters everywhere. The Milwaukee Film series focuses intently on one particular theater: The Oriental, which will roll out nine selections over the next several weeks.
“Animation can fascinate audiences both young and old,” Milwaukee Film’s Black Lens programmer Ty Williams said in a release. “From painstakingly made claymation to visually mind blowing anime, these films have been made with care from some of the greatest creatives in the industry.”
- April 3 at 7 p.m. — Ghost in the Shell
- April 3-5 at 9 p.m. — Cowboy Bepop: The Movie
- April 5-6 at 3 p.m. — The Land Before Time
- April 10-12 at 9 p.m. — Mindgame
- April 11 at 3 p.m. — Flow
- April 12-13 at 3 p.m. — The Prince of Egypt
- April 13 at noon and 6 p.m. — Flow
- April 17-19 at 9 p.m. — Paprika
- April 18 at 4 p.m. — Memoir of a Snail
- April 19-20 at 3 p.m. — The Last Unicorn
- April 20 at 6 p.m. — Memoir of a Snail
While you’re at the Oriental Theatre enjoying the animation, you may notice a slightly different type of film being shown throughout the month of April: the works of David Lynch. The late director is a genre unto himself, and Milwaukee Film decided to recognize his contributions by showing nine of his most impactful movies:
- April 2 at 7 p.m. — The Short Films of David Lynch
- April 5 at 7 p.m. — Eraserhead
- April 7 at 7 p.m. — Dune
- April 9 at 7 p.m. — Blue Velvet
- April 12 at 6 p.m. — Wild at Heart
- April 14 at 7 p.m. — Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (w/costume contest)
- April 16 at 7p.m. — Lost Highway
- April 19 at 7 p.m. — Mulholland Dr.
- April 21 at 6 p.m. — Inland Empire
You can get tickets and learn more about both series using the links above, and get info on everything happening at Milwaukee Film by visiting their website.
