The daring experimenter Dr. John C. Lilly dedicated his life to radical self-investigation and unlocking the mysteries of consciousness and communication. Directors Michael Almareyda and Courtney Stephens, along with narrator Chloë Sevigny, explore the life of a determined scientist and his experiments into the psychonautical unknown….
Programmed by MFA candidate Alessandro Streccioni From the Archives offers a rare opportunity for UWM Cinematic Arts MFA candidates to select and exhibit a program of films from the incredible print collection of the Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Department’s Cinema Arts Archive, constituting over 400 essential works on 16mm and 35mm film from a range of historic and contemporary cinematic traditions, including giants like Hollis Frampton, Bruce Baillie, and Deborah Stratman alongside many lesser-known gems eager to ignite curious minds. This expansive and unique program maps the ever-evolving landscape of avant-garde film, representing an emergent commitment to the…
Tony Takitani is an illustrator who has been alone all his life, until he meets a beautiful woman who transforms his world. The only problem is that she has a secret, she is a compulsive shopper with a penchant for high-end couture fashion that leads to darkly satiric consequences….
Burning is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Yoo Ah-in), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people in his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jun Jong-seo), a spirited former classmate who offers romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun), a wealthy and sophisticated young man she returns from a trip with. However, when Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, culminating in a stunning finale….
Embark on a spook-tacular adventure through the creepiest parts of space with haunting cosmic visions and chilling stargazing tales. Join us for UWM’s favorite Halloween tradition and wear your favorite space costumes to the show. Will we trick or will we treat you? Come and find out! Tickets are $7 General Admission/$5 UWM Students and can be purchased at uwm.edu/planetarium…
On October 24th from 5 to 7 PM, please join the Film and Media Studies Graduate Student Association for a night of flash talks and gaming at the Union’s eSports Lounge! Media studies graduate students Jordon Jacobson, Emma Culver, and Alyssa Lambert will present short presentations on the topic of horror in gaming, followed by a chance for attendees to play the games discussed in the presentations along with a selection of others. The event will serve as a great introduction to critical video game scholarship, as well as provide a fun social opportunity for those interested in the horror…
Looking for something to do this Halloweek? Join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for an evening of film, fellowship, and Halloween entertainment featuring Jordan Peele’s psychological horror film, Get Out. Take a break from classes and come enjoy a movie night with fellow UWM students as we experience one of the most memorable horror films of recent years. Get Out combines suspense, mystery, social commentary, and unexpected twists to create a movie experience that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Whether you’ve seen Get Out before or you’re watching it for the first time, this is an opportunity…
Join the D&D Network as we host our One Shot Haunted Circus Party! Join a party of adventurers as you try to escape the haunted three-ring circuses of Ring Master FableThorne! In this one-shot adventure, you will play carnival games, solve puzzles, and outwit circus carnies to find out how to escape and not be trapped as the newest addition to the circus! All attendees will receive a premade character and a completion prize if they survive the night! There will be other games and prizes for people who want to join the party, but not the one-shot….
Join the D&D Network as we host our Horror Munchkin Board Game Tournament with the Strategic Games Club! Join as a Competitor or a watcher as we play a variety of Munchkin board games to see who can outlast the horror! The competition prize is a Steam Gift Card! There will be other prizes for people who want to join the watch party but do not compete….
Join us online or in the Esports Lounge as we charge through the Halloween Terror Event Challenges! We’ll have groups queueing up to take on Junkenstein, exploring the themed maps while escorting the payload, and collecting cosmetics! For the best experience, and to be informed of new event challenges according to Overwatch’s game updates, join the Overwatch at UWM club discord….
