Review
‘The Wife’ and the Best Actresses
Several strong nominees but Glenn Close’s performance in 'The Wife' stands out.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Roma’ Is a Masterpiece
But will its origin via Netflix doom its chances of winning Academy’s favor?
Feb 15th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Vice’ Is Short on Virtues
Great makeup artistry, but not comic enough to be comedy or deep enough for drama.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Breakfast With A Beautiful View
Uncle Wolfie's in Brewers Hill overlooks the city with cozy vintage touches and tasty chow.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
The Tangled Roots of Racism
Next Act’s “Blood at the Root” hits hard, but lacks subtlety and shading.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
MidTown Grill Offers Comfort Food
Less elaborate than its sibling North Avenue Grill, but the food is just as good.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Going Crazy for Louis Jordan
Skylight’s ‘Five Guys Named Moe’ is a dance party that’s more about music than story.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Symphony Kills It With Tchaikovsky
MSO soars in Russian symphony but pianist Orli Shaham just okay in Bartók concerto.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Brendan Fox
Up a Lazy River
Rep’s cabaret show “Mark Twain’s River of Song” meanders too easily into cliches.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Science, Sexism and the Nobel Prize
Renaissance staging of Photograph 51 champions double helix discoverer Rosalind Franklin.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Junk’ Is Fast-Paced Thriller
Big cast of juicy characters and dark, witty look at Wall Street junk bond deals of 1980s.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Best BBQ In Town?
Double B’s BBQ in West Allis can compete with any other such restaurant in the area.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
