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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Silverspot Cinema, the movie theater at The Corners of Brookfield, to close June 16
Silverspot Cinema, the upscale movie theater at The Corners of Brookfield, will close June 16, leaving one of the shopping center's anchor-tenant spaces empty to be repurposed in plans to reimagine Market Street with new retailers. The Corners, located in the Town of Brookfield, announced in a May 21 news release that the movie theater and center "mutually agreed" to end the Silverspot's lease. The theater, which opened in 2019, will be updated as retail space in the second half of the year, a spokesperson confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'This was not an easy decision, but one made thoughtfully and collaboratively in the best interest of our customer," Robert Gould, CEO of Brookfield Corners LLC, said in the release. Gould said the change is reflective of customers' desires for "brands that are relative to their aspirations and the way they live their lives," adding that the "movie industry continues to face headwinds." Gould is also the head of IM Properties in the U.S., which is the developer and owner of The Corners. Silverspot CEO Gonzalo Ulivi said in the release the group is proud of the theater experience they brought to the Town of Brookfield over the past five years. The two-story, nine-screen theater offered an elevated time at the cinema, with cocktails and meal options delivered straight to viewers' seats. "While it's always difficult to leave a market, this mutual decision reflects the changes and opportunities both sides see ahead," Ulivi said. In the absence of the theater, Market Street will undergo changes in landscaping, seating, parking and other public space improvements while bringing in new and updated retailers to The Corners. Alo Yoga, a Los Angeles-based luxury activewear and wellness brand, will open its first Wisconsin store on Market Street in late summer 2025. The women's clothing store Evereve will relocate from High Street to a new and larger storefront on Market Street, also with plans to open later in the summer. Market Street has grown in the last few years with the opening of restaurant Margaux French Brasserie in 2024. The street's makeover should be completed by the end of 2026, according to the release. A plan for 278 luxury apartments at the site of what used to be La Quinta Hotel and two restaurants is also moving forward at The Corners, with construction expected to begin in 2026. The 40,000 square-foot development, known as the West End, is being developed with Mandel Group, Inc. and will include a fitness and wellness club for all tenants at The Corners. Additionally, an anchor retail tenant along Bluemound Road will be announced once lease terms are negotiated, according to the release. Bridget Fogarty reports on Wauwatosa, Brookfield and Elm Grove. Contact the reporter at bfogarty@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Silverspot Cinema at The Corners of Brookfield to close
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Interstate: Groundbreaking Documentary Uncovers Dark Legacy of America's Highway System on Black Communities
Co-Directed and Co-Produced by Two-Time Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker Oscar Corral MIAMI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate, a powerful new documentary by two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Oscar Corral, exposes the overlooked consequences of the U.S. Interstate Highway System and its devastating impact on Black communities. The film reveals how the 1950s push for a nationwide highway system was strategically mapped to divide and dismantle thriving African American neighborhoods, leaving a dark legacy still affecting these communities today. Co-directed and co-produced by Corral and Miami-based filmmaker Haleem Muhsin, Interstate debuts at the 2025 Miami Film Festival on April 4 at 6:45 p.m., Silverspot Cinema Downtown Miami. Watch the trailer HERE. The documentary provides a historical perspective on the U.S. Interstate Highway System, launched by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1950s. This $51 billion project aimed to create a 41,000-mile highway network to promote economic growth. While the highways were lauded as symbols of progress, Interstate reveals their toll on minority communities – cutting through vibrant Black neighborhoods, displacing families, destroying cultural landmarks, and contributing to residents' socio-economic marginalization. "This documentary evolved from a short film about the effects of I-95 on Miami's historic Overtown neighborhood," explained Corral, founder of Explica Media. "As we began researching, we quickly realized this wasn't an isolated case. The highways weren't just engineering marvels—they were tools for dismantling Black communities. The consequences of that displacement are still felt today." Muhsin added, "Growing up in South Florida, I've seen firsthand how these policies impacted Overtown. Much of the neighborhood's rich history was lost, and the same can be said for communities nationwide. Through Interstate, I hope to help people understand what was taken in the name of progress and what's still at stake." The film highlights cities like Miami, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Baltimore, and Montgomery, where highways uprooted African American communities. "The Interstate Highway System's impact on Black communities is an important chapter of our shared history that too often remains overlooked," said Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, who championed and promoted the film. "By supporting Interstate, I hope to help amplify the voices of those whose lives were disrupted, and to spark a broader conversation about how we confront these injustices to build a more equitable future." The film also includes insights from former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and other civic leaders. Contact: CecilePR, 305-842-7523 or cecile@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Explica Media
Axios
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Stars, local filmmakers share Miami Film Festival spotlight
You can hear from Hollywood stars, support local filmmakers and watch world premieres at the Miami Film Festival, which returns this week. Why it matters: This year's festival comes as local leaders hope to revive Miami-Dade County's once-powerful position in the movie industry, which has diminished since Florida ended its film incentive program in 2016. A $50 million county film incentive program, which launched last year, is helping "put Miami back on the production map," Variety says. Driving the news: Miami Dade College's long-running celebration of cinema features roughly 200 films from over 45 countries and conversations with "Before Sunrise" star Julie Delpy, "White Lotus" actor Jason Isaacs and more. The festival, which runs from April 3-13, will show 35 world premieres and new work from Miami-based filmmakers. Here's a sampling of screenings and events to check out. Opening film – " Meet the Barbarians:" Delpy's French comedic drama follows the story of a small town that accepts Ukrainian refugees in exchange for government subsidies and the conflict that unfolds when Syrian migrants arrive instead. Thursday, April 3. 7pm at the Olympia Theater. The screening will be preceded by the presentation of the festival's Impact Award to Delpy, who directs and stars in the movie. Tickets $37. Sex, Love and Violence (Comedy Shorts Block): A series of short comedies from around the world. Friday, April 4. 6:30pm. Silverspot Cinema, Room 12. $18. " Before Sunrise" – 30th Anniversary Screening: Delpy, who stars in the 1995 film with Ethan Hawke, will give an extended introduction before the screening. Friday, April 4. 9:30pm. Regal South Beach. $28. " Know Me – The Untold Miami Bath Salts Phenomenon:" The 2025 film attempts to shed light on the grisly 2012 attack of a local unhoused man by Rudy Eugene, whom the media dubbed the "Miami Zombie." Miami director and actor Edson Jean developed and co-wrote the film with Markenson Charles, Eugene's younger brother, who was killed by police after the attack. Despite speculation that Eugene had ingested the street drug known as "bath salts," a medical examiner found only marijuana in his system. Monday, April 7 at 7:30pm at the Little Haiti Cultural Center and Friday, April 11 at 9pm at Silverspot Cinema, Room 12. $18. " The Python Hunt:" South Florida filmmaker Xander Robins documents Florida's annual python removal contest in the Everglades. Wednesday, April 9 at 9pm, Koubek Theater. Saturday, April 12 at 2:30pm at the Bill Cosford Cinema. $18. Saturday, April 12, 1pm. MDC Wolfson, Chapman Center. $23.
