Movies: <i>The Rover</i> is Taut Spellbinder
Movies

The Rover is Taut Spellbinder

Guy Pearce stars in well-acted, mysterious, bloody film.

Movies: <i>Jersey Boys</i> Is a Lot of Fun
Movies

Jersey Boys Is a Lot of Fun

Story of Four Season’s rise and fall isn’t surprising but director Clint Eastwood makes it work.

Bike Czar: The Legacy of Phil Van Valkenberg
Bike Czar

The Legacy of Phil Van Valkenberg

His creation of the Fat Tire Tour and the state's first bicycling guides led the way to our growing local bike culture.

Booked Up: The Mystery of Our Parents’ Divorce
Booked Up

The Mystery of Our Parents’ Divorce

In Mona Simpson’s novel, Casebook, teen boys do a Hardy Boys style investigation of parental problems.

Back in the News: National Media Crucify Walker
Back in the News

National Media Crucify Walker

Even the conservative press jump all over the charge that Gov. Walker was at center of a criminal conspiracy.

Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”

Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”

Group led by Voces de la Frontera protested outside immigration office, calling for end to deportations.

Taverns: The Easy-Going Charm of Y-NOT II
Taverns

The Easy-Going Charm of Y-NOT II

No bar in town keeps longer hours -- or has had the same proprietor for so many years.

Murphy’s Law: Walker, Sykes and Belling
Murphy’s Law

Walker, Sykes and Belling

The New Republic feature story on Scott Walker and talk radio is juicy stuff. But is it true?

Sieger on Songs: Ten Monster Riffs
Sieger on Songs

Ten Monster Riffs

It started with the blues and then the Brits took over. Ten of the most influential riffs ever written.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
Eyes on Milwaukee

New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground

The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.

Comedy: From Pakistan With Love
Comedy

From Pakistan With Love

Making his Milwaukee debut, comedian Kumail Nanjiani had the Turner Hall crowd in stitches last night.

Data Wonk: The Democratic Disadvantage
Data Wonk

The Democratic Disadvantage

Republicans can continue to control the legislature with 46% of the statewide vote. How can Democrats overcome this edge?