Review

Theater: ‘The Treasurer’ a Darkly Funny Family Play
Theater

‘The Treasurer’ a Darkly Funny Family Play

Next Act production captures complications of caretaker son dealing with controlling mother's dementia.

Dining: Anmol Is All About the Spices
Dining

Anmol Is All About the Spices

Small Pakistani/Indian restaurant on Historic Mitchell is a well-seasoned delight.

Theater: Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle
Theater

Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle

'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.

Classical: Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme
Classical

Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme

Localizing Puccini's 'La Boheme' in Milwaukee's Bronzeville yielded uneven but affecting production.

Dining: The Knick Offers Good Food, Lovely Views
Dining

The Knick Offers Good Food, Lovely Views

And a Sunday brunch with lots of great dishes.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show

But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.

Milwaukee Film Festival: The Unknown Joan Baez
Milwaukee Film Festival

The Unknown Joan Baez

New documentary about legendary folk singer finds mystery and surprises.

Milwaukee Film Festival: ‘The Taste of Things’ Is a Jewel
Milwaukee Film Festival

‘The Taste of Things’ Is a Jewel

Lovely French film about food and love stands out even compared to Oscar winners.

Milwaukee Film Festival: The Life Story of Gene Wilder
Milwaukee Film Festival

The Life Story of Gene Wilder

New documentary on Milwaukee-born movie star is breezy fun, with delightful clips and interviews.

Theater: ‘L’Appartement’ Is a Mind-Bending Comedy
Theater

‘L’Appartement’ Is a Mind-Bending Comedy

North American premiere of Australian play gets smart RTW production.

Dining: Highlands Café Is Easy to Love
Dining

Highlands Café Is Easy to Love

Neighborhood cafe in Tosa serves lovely lunches and breakfasts made with local ingredients.

Theater: ‘The Mountaintop’ Offers Very Human Martin Luther King Jr.
Theater

‘The Mountaintop’ Offers Very Human Martin Luther King Jr.

Uneven MCT production offers commanding performance by Bryant Bentley as King.