Review

Movies: The Silence Surrounding “Silence”
Movies

The Silence Surrounding “Silence”

No one is talking about Martin Scorsese’s ambitious film. Should they be?

Dining: Kegel’s Has Authentic German Fare
Dining

Kegel’s Has Authentic German Fare

It rivals the food at Mader’s and Karl Ratzsch’s.

Movies: Two Films With Emotional Power
Movies

Two Films With Emotional Power

‘Lion’ and ‘Moonlight’ are two of year’s best films.

Dining: Corazon Truly Has Fresh Local Fare
Dining

Corazon Truly Has Fresh Local Fare

It’s Mexican food, but with a difference -- and that’s okay.

Movies: The Oscars and Women
Movies

The Oscars and Women

Three movies with strong women roles were mostly overlooked. Why?

Movies: “Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph
Movies

“Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph

Despite Best Actor nod for Affleck, “Manchester By the Sea” is director Kenneth Lonergan’s movie.

Movies: ‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances
Movies

‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances

As good as Denzel Washington is, Viola Davis is even better.

Movies: ‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities
Movies

‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities

But the feel-good, smash hit about black women NASA specialists has strong moments.

Theater: Crivello Makes Al McGuire Come Alive
Theater

Crivello Makes Al McGuire Come Alive

Milwaukee native and Broadway actor returns for Rep’s ‘McGuire’ and nails it.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Disgraced’ Is Powerful, Provocative
Theater

Rep’s ‘Disgraced’ Is Powerful, Provocative

Play by Pulitzer-winner Ayad Akhtar, Brookfield Central grad, is wowing audiences.

Dining: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant
Dining

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

New place in West Allis, The Farmer’s Wife, serves comfort food from the 1950s.

Dining: Pho Hai Tuyet a Vietnamese Treat
Dining

Pho Hai Tuyet a Vietnamese Treat

Located near the airport, it’s a tasty antidote to all the fast food joints.