'The Fall Guy,' 'Tarot,' 'Remembering Gene Wilder' and more movies in Milwaukee theaters

Note: This story is updated for the week starting May 3.

The summer movie season starts warming up this weekend, with some Wisconsin connections in the mix.

Here’s what’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters starting Friday, as well as some of the new movies available on streaming and on demand this week.

‘The Fall Guy’

Short version: Ryan Gosling is a workaday stunt man who, recruited to find the movie star he’s doubling for by the director (Emily Blunt) he used to have a thing for (and still does), stumbles into a conspiracy. Winston Duke and Aaron Taylor-Johnson co-star. Kohler native David Leitch directed this action romantic comedy, which has been in development for more than a decade. Leitch is a good choice — before shifting to directing full time, Leitch, who also directed “Deadpool 2,” “Bullet Train” and others, was one of Hollywood’s top stunt coordinators.

Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Oriental Theatre; Silverspot Cinema.

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‘Remembering Gene Wilder’

Short version: Milwaukee native Gene Wilder, beloved for performances in movies from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” to “Blazing Saddles,” is remembered in this portrait, which was a hit at the Milwaukee Film Festival in April.

Where you can see it: Oriental Theatre.

‘Jeanne du Barry’

Short version: In this sprawling costume drama, writer-director Maïwenn plays the title mistress to extravagant French King Louis XV (Johnny Depp, in a performance that drew cheers at the Cannes Film Festival last year).

Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Majestic, Menomonee Falls cinemas.

‘Tarot’

Short version: A group of friends break the first rule of Tarot reading — don’t use someone else’s deck — and unleash an unexpected evil in this new horror entry.

Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.

‘Mars Express’

Short version: In this French animated sci-fi thriller, a private eye and her android partner track a hacker to Mars, where they find a dark world of corruption, robots and other unpleasantness.

Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Ridge Cinema.

‘Dragonkeeper’

Short version: Years after humans broke their alliance with the dragons, a young slave girl strikes up an unlikely friendship with one of them in this animated fantasy.

Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Hillside, Menomonee Falls, Ridge cinemas.

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Tommy Wiseau's 'The Room’ and ‘Big Shark’ at Oriental Theatre

Cult-movie auteur Tommy Wiseau — who all but revived the midnight movie with his let’s-say-unforgettable 2003 movie “The Room” — is back with “Big Shark,” about killer sharks invading Louisiana. Both movies are showing at the Oriental Theatre May 4. Wiseau’s buddy and partner-in-movie-crime Greg Sistero is on hand for a pre-screening Q&A at 7 p.m. “The Room” shows at 8, “Big Shark” at 10:15 p.m. The double feature costs $30; seeing “Big Shark” solo is $20. Info: mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre.

Sigmund Snopek III movie premiere

An epic life merits an epic documentary. Exhibit A: “The Complete History of Space/Time (Destination Milwaukee),” a new documentary about the life and career of prolific Milwaukee composer and musician Sigmund Snopek III, runs a whopping 6½ hours, filled with archival footage and interviews with a number of local legends. The movie will have its premiere at 1 p.m. May 5 at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, 1001 E. Locust St. It’s showing with two intermissions, and a post-screening Q&A with directors Nick Toti and Bob Mielke, as well as Snopek himself. Tickets are $10. Info: linnemans.com.

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ with Alan Ruck at Pabst Theater

Long before he was one of the next-gen Roys on “Succession,” Alan Ruck was Cameron, best friend and voice of reason for buddy Ferris in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Ruck and the 1986 John Hughes classic are together again for a screening and a Q&A with the actor at 7 p.m. May 5 at the Pabst Theater. Tickets are $25 to $55.50. Info: pabsttheatergroup.com.

‘Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace’ 25th anniversary screenings

If you were hoping to catch the nine-movie “Star Wars” marathon at Marcus Theatres’ Majestic Cinema for Star Wars Day, you’re too late — both screenings sold out long ago. But you can see the movie that, narratively, is the start of it all. “Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace” is showing just about everywhere in 25th anniversary screenings starting May 3. It’s screening with multiple showtimes daily at ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; and Silverspot Cinema. It’s also showing on May 3 only at the Times Cinema, at 6:30 and 9 p.m.

‘Cool Moms’ movies at Oriental Theatre

In May, Milwaukee Film is paying tribute to mothers great and not so great with a “Cool Moms” movie series at the Oriental Theatre. This week’s entries: 1976’s “Carrie,” 9 p.m. May 3; “Lady Bird,” 1 p.m. May 4; “A Woman Under the Influence,” 1 p.m. May 5; and “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” 9:30 p.m. May 9. Tickets are $13. Info: mkefilm.org/coolmom.

Hitchcock Retrospective Part 2 at Oriental Theatre

Milwaukee Film goes deeper into Alfred Hitchcock’s catalog — it's a pretty deep catalog — for the second part of its retrospective of the master filmmaker’s oeuvre. First up: Hitchcock’s classic 1951 thriller “Strangers on a Train,” at 7 p.m. May 8. Tickets are $13. Info: mkefilm.org/alfred-hitchcock-retrospective.

‘Dial M for Murder’ at Marcus Theatres

Speaking of Alfred Hitchcock, his 1954 thriller “Dial M for Murder” is back on the big screen, with multiple showtimes May 5 and 8 at Marcus Theatres’ Majestic, Menomonee Falls and South Shore cinemas. Tickets are $13. Info: marcustheatres.com.

‘Steel Magnolias’ at Marcus Theatres, ACX Cinema

The generational melodrama “Steel Magnolias” gets a 35th anniversary reissue in theaters, showing at 4 and 7 p.m. May 5 and 7 p.m. May 8 at Marcus Theatres’ Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge and South Shore cinemas, and 4 p.m. May 5 and 7 p.m. May 8 at ACX Cinema at Bayshore. Tickets are $14. Info: marcustheatres.com, acxcinemas.com.

New movies on demand

“Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg”: In the 1960s, Anita Pallenberg was a fashion icon, actress and a muse and romantic partner to two very different rock stars (Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones and Keith Richards). Her life and influence get an overdue look in this portrait. Available May 3.

“Walled Off”: This new documentary chronicles Palestinians’ lives under Israeli occupation and media coverage of their conflict. Available May 3.

“Founders Day”: A killer is loose in a small town during the runup to the community’s hotly contested mayoral election in this horror comedy. Available May 7.

Recent releases newly available on demand: “Imaginary,” May 7.

New movies on streaming services

"Unfrosted”: Corporate food rivals Kellogg’s and Post race to see which can develop a breakfast breakthrough first in this not-totally-factual Pop-Tart origin-story comedy co-written and directed by Jerry Seinfeld, with a cast including Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant, Kyle Mooney, Mikey Day and many more. On Netflix May 3.

“Let It Be”: The 1970 Beatles movie, which has been out of circulation for decades, makes its streaming debut in a remastered edition. On Disney+ May 8.

“Prom Dates”: When they were 13, a boy and a girl made a pact to have the perfect prom, but when the big day comes along and both have just broken up with their dates, they set out to keep their deal. On Hulu May 3.

“Mother of the Bride”: When her daughter returns from London with news she’s getting married, a woman wrestles with the fact that her daughter’s beau’s father is the guy who broke her heart years ago. Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt and Miranda Cosgrove star in this rom-com by Mark Waters (“500 Days of Summer”). On Netflix May 9.

“The Guardian of the Monarchs”: This documentary explores the disappearance of activist Homero Gómez, who fought for the preservation of the forests of Michoacán, which is home to millions of monarch butterflies. On Netflix May 9.

“The Deadly Getaway”: A romantic glamping trip gets scary (OK, scarier) when an obsessive ex shows up with his girlfriend in this thriller. On BET+ May 9.

Recent releases newly available on streaming services: “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” Peacock May 3; “Stop Making Sense” (2023 restoration of 1984 movie), Max May 3; “The Flood” (2023), Hulu May 3; “Three Days in Malay,” Hulu May 3.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: New movies in Milwaukee: 'Fall Guy,' 'Tarot,' Gene Wilder doc and more