Review

Movies: Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?
Movies

Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?

A fine coming-of-age film, yes, but surely oversold by critics.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing
Theater

Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing

Adaptation of Orwell’s allegorical novel has strong visuals, but plodding pace.

Movies: Refighting World War II
Movies

Refighting World War II

‘Dunkirk' and 'Darkest Hour' bring back Churchill, Fortress Britain and big movie themes.

Movies: No, I Didn’t Kneecap Nancy
Movies

No, I Didn’t Kneecap Nancy

“I Tonya” is a gripping, blackly comic bio of infamous ice skater Tonya Harding.

Art: Why I Love “Degas to Picasso”
Art

Why I Love “Degas to Picasso”

On my fifth visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum show I’m still discovering more.

Dining: Guanajuato a Top Choice For Mexican
Dining

Guanajuato a Top Choice For Mexican

And where else can you get chocolate cake flan?

Theater: An Old Milwaukee Christmas
Theater

An Old Milwaukee Christmas

Chamber Theatre’s “Miracle on South Division Street” feels very Milwaukee, despite creaky script.

Theater: Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic
Theater

Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic

Comic drama “The Secret Mask” is uneven, but well-directed actors give it power.

Theater: Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems
Theater

Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems

‘70s musical seems to comment on today’s politics, in a Skylight show that shines.

Theater: Searching For the Real Sherlock
Theater

Searching For the Real Sherlock

Rep’s ‘Holmes and Watson’ puzzle play has second half sparks after a talky first half.

Dining: Rivers Edge Brings Home the Bacon
Dining

Rivers Edge Brings Home the Bacon

The Saukville restaurant seems to serve it every possible way, all good.

Dining: The House of Mac and Cheese
Dining

The House of Mac and Cheese

Motor restaurant serves it six ways, along with delicious BBQ and chili.