AltWeeklies Wire
'Mission Accomplished' Turns Fivenew
Since Bush's photo-op on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, 3,917 more U.S. soldiers have died. The total number of U.S. military deaths now stands at 4,056, and an estimated 10-15 percent of soldiers have experienced traumatic brain injuries.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-02-2008 |
War
A Demi Moore Thrillernew
Flawless is a suspenseful period thriller populated by characters whose potential was curbed by a world that gave them few chances.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
04-25-2008 |
Reviews
R.I.P. Since By Man, 1999-2008new
After a year and a half of inactivity, the Milwaukee hardcore band Since By Man made it official, announcing plans to break up following one last show this Saturday.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
04-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Immigration Raids Hit Milwaukeenew
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has categorized these immigrants as "fugitives" who have been given a final order of deportation and have remained in the country. But that term encompasses a variety of people who aren't criminals, advocates say.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-25-2008 |
Immigration
Think You Know John McCain?new
You might want to take a look at his eye-opening conservative record on reproductive issues.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-25-2008 |
Politics
Breaking the Oil Habit, One Car at a Timenew
Inside electric cars, grease cars, hybrids, and "eco-driving."
Shepherd Express |
Ken Reibel |
04-25-2008 |
Transportation
George Clooney's Football Folliesnew
With its speak-easies and patina of easy Roaring Twenties corruption, its bungling cops and daring hijinks, romantic rivalry and slinky moments of seduction, Leatherheads delivers two solid hours of old-fashioned entertainment.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
04-18-2008 |
Reviews
Medeski, Martin & Wood Put Out Child-Friendly Acid Jazznew
Instrumental interludes -- gentle, curious, perfect segues between sleepy time and playtime -- break up humorous tales ("Pirates Don't Take Baths") and straight-ahead grooves ("Let's Go," the great, funky "Where's the Music").
Shepherd Express |
Todd Lazarski |
04-18-2008 |
Reviews
The Lackloves' Modern (Retro) Popnew
Its latest album, Cathedral Square Park, marks a lineup shift back to the band's original trio incarnation after spending much of its existence as a two guitars/bass/drums quartet.
Shepherd Express |
Blaine Schultz |
04-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Milwaukee's Record Store Day Line-Upnew
In an effort to drive consumers back to record stores, artists like The Black Keys, Built to Spill, Death Cab For Cutie, R.E.M. and Vampire Weekend will release in-store-only singles, and local record stores like Atomic and the Exclusive Company will offer special sales and free live music throughout the day.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
04-18-2008 |
Music
Tags: Milwaukee, Record Story Day
Talib Kweli's Beautiful Business Modelnew
Like most rappers, Talib Kweli wants what Jay-Z has -- money, esteem, an audience -- but in his pursuit of these goals he's been held to a much stricter standard than Jay-Z. Long ago labeled a conscious rapper by his fans, Kweli is expected to be above the perceived vanity of mainstream rap.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
04-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Stalled Great Lakes Water Compact Progressesnew
A new draft of the Great Lakes Basin Compact has been tentatively agreed to by Wisonsin Gov. Jim Doyle, Senate Democrats and once-reluctant Assembly Republicans. Legislatures in four of the eight Great Lakes states have already approved the current version of the compact.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-18-2008 |
Environment
'Smart People' is All Brains, No Heartnew
Smart People is about what can happen when the mind is divorced from the heart and spirit.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
04-11-2008 |
Reviews
Milwaukee's Secret Cafe Societynew
Milwaukee has an adventurous new flavor for its palate: its own underground restaurant.
Shepherd Express |
Tea Krulos |
04-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: clubs, underground
The Curious Career of Kimya Dawsonnew
From Moldy Peaches to Juno to Sesame Street.
Shepherd Express |
Angelina Krahn |
04-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
