UW-Milwaukee Union Cinema — Local services in Milwaukee

It was the case that much of the programming was free for much of my time attending shows at the Union Cinema. Some years ago they started charging a nominal fee. It became prohibitive since I was living on the street for those years.

What the Union Cinema is as a resource can be hard to put into words. It is a bog standard University cinema for sure. The world needs bog standard University Cinemas.

It was the only place I was seeing repertory 35mm screenings since Landmark and Marcus converted to digital. Having a well maintained and programmed 35mm venue is just incredibly vital to keeping film and film culture alive.

Their rotation of Festival of Films in French, Latin American Film Festival, Zen Film Featival, Muslim Film Festival, Underground Film Festival and others have broadened my understanding of the medium. And the world.

The talkbacks, musical guests, regulars. Because of the paywall it almost took away a start from my rating.

It’s easily a five star space if only that I wouldn’t be the person I am without my years of attending UWM’s...

Even if the movie is low-grade, the environment is clean and smells good. A great resource for the community and great prices. Serves great popcorn. Unsure of the coffee source but it is decent for a theater! Normally not busy, so plenty of room to sit anywhere you'd like. Just wish that shows had more frequent plays instead of trying to make it...

Great films, many new, many free, film festivals (French, Italian, Latin...