Author Archives: Jonna

“The Town” Offers Familiar Faces; Brand-New Mysteries

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jonna

Coming home isn’t always easy, but in the miniseries The Town, premiering 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, April 30 on Wisconsin Public Television, returning home proves especially difficult for 30-year-old Mark Nicholas (Andrew Scott, Sherlock). Having spent the last 10 years building … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged British Drama, Drama, Mystery!, public television, Schedule, The Town, Wisconsin Public Television

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Movie Night! “Victor, Victoria” Steals the Show

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jonna

I refuse to watch a movie without checking the reviews first. Sure, I could form my own opinion after an hour or so, but why waste the time if others have already sat through the film and shared their thoughts? … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged Movies, public television, Schedule, Victor, Victoria, Wis, Wisconsin Public Television

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Meet This Year’s WPT Auction Commemorative Artist

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Jonna

Art items created by artists from around the state will be available throughout Auction, May 27-31, including the work of Ann Fischer Athas, the 2015 Auction Commemorative Artist. Ask Ann Fischer Athas to name her proudest artistic achievement and she won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Events | Tagged Art, Arts coverage, Auction, Events, public television, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, WPT Auction

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Downton Abbey Ending After Season 6

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jonna

It’s official … Masterpiece’s masterpiece, Downton Abbey, will call it quits after Season 6. PBS announced the news yesterday. Gareth Neame, executive producer of Downton Abbey, said: “Millions of people around the world have followed the journey of the Crawley … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Show Previews | Tagged downton abbey, Masterpiece, Masterpiece Classic, PBS, public television, Schedule, series finale, Wisconsin Public Television

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Julie & Julia Pairs Hilarity With History

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jonna

Julia Child’s magnetic personality is undeniable. Watch one of her past television programs and you’re bound to say, “Now that’s a lady I could have been friends with.” (Plus, good cooks make great friends.) The 2009 comedy-drama Julie & Julia, … Continue reading →