http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_reneelorenz.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Renee Lorenz en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 15:45:18 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 It only took 10 years, but the Men in Black are back in theaters in all their quirked-out extraterrestrial glory. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/meninblackIII.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/meninblackIII.html?30282 Thu, 24 May 2012 08:06:00 CDT Move over sequels, reboots, remakes and movies based on books - Hollywood's taking its inspiration from its dusty shelf of children's games now. What could possibly go wrong? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/battleshipmovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/battleshipmovie.html?30215 Fri, 18 May 2012 05:05:00 CDT By now, it's fair to say moviegoers know to check their political correctness at the door of any of Sacha Baron Cohen's flicks. He most certainly has, and it's best to meet the um, artist, at his level. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thedictatormovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thedictatormovie.html?30197 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 CDT It's been a busy year for Milwaukee native and "American Idol" alum Naima Adedapo. Nevertheless, Adedapo graciously took some time from her hectic schedule and, jetlagged from her recent "Idolpalooza" show in Australia and assisted by occasional side commentary from her two little girls, answered a few questions for OnMilwaukee.com. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/naimatalks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/naimatalks.html?30176 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:59:00 CDT Movie lovers and wanderlusters alike are poised find something worthwhile in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," opening in theaters today. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/marigoldhotel.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/marigoldhotel.html?30161 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT Plenty of people have family secrets. Some are more scandalous than others, but they usually don't involve the lofty "stuff movies are made of." On the other hand, when you suddenly discover your black sheep grandmother ran a Wisconsin Northwoods brothel for the Chicago mob at the height of their notoriety, sometimes it's actually worth taking to the big screen. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/secretlifesecretdeath.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/secretlifesecretdeath.html?30143 Wed, 9 May 2012 05:26:00 CDT Have you checked out Milwaukee Food Tours on Facebook or Twitter lately? If so, you probably noticed they've been giving away a smorgasbord of swag (think free table rental at SPiN, discounts at Rustico Pizzeria, etc.). And if you haven't, there's still time to get in on the fun and freebies. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/foodiescavengerhunt.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/foodiescavengerhunt.html?30135 Tue, 8 May 2012 12:12:00 CDT It's Friday! Tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo! The reasons are endless, but most importantly: shouldn't you know where to find the best margaritas in town? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtmargaritas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtmargaritas.html?30105 Fri, 4 May 2012 08:27:00 CDT Are you one of the unlucky souls who hasn't already been to a screener of "The Avengers" and isn't currently in one of its many midnight showings? Remedy this immediately. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theavengers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theavengers.html?30104 Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT A five-year engagement seems like an eternity all on its own, so you'd think a nice, condensed two-hour version of one would at least have the advantage of picking around all the tedious, boring bits. You'd think. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/fiveyearengagement.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/fiveyearengagement.html?30042 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:58:00 CDT Move over, Jack Sparrow - there's a new pirate captain in town, and his name is, um, Pirate Captain. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thepiratesbandofmisfits.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thepiratesbandofmisfits.html?30038 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:02:00 CDT Since 1999, the UWM Center for International Education has brought some of the greatest scholarly minds together for their annual conference. This year, a handful of the world's experts in the world of film and media studies will converge for "World Cinemas, Global Networks," held April 27-28. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/worldcinemasconference.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/worldcinemasconference.html?30007 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:03:00 CDT For many people, Channel 10's Great TV Auction is a springtime institution. Now in its 44th year, Milwaukee's is the most popular public television auction in the country. Since its beginnings in 1969, the auction has grown from a small operation with an initial goal of raising $50,000 to an anticipated yearly event with thousands of volunteers and even reliable bidding "regulars" dedicated to its efforts. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/greattvauction.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/greattvauction.html?29975 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:05:00 CDT Nicholas Sparks, most famously known as the author who created the source novel for the blockbuster tearjerker "The Notebook," "Dear John" and others, is returning to the big screens with "The Lucky One" this weekend. And, much like his previous offerings, this one delivers the similarly bland, vanilla romance security blanket moviegoers have come to expect from him. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theluckyone.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/theluckyone.html?29964 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:00:00 CDT Writer/director Joss Whedon is considered by many fans to be a master of his craft. But for a select group, Whedon's string of storied accomplishments doesn't end with his work on script and screen. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/philosophyofwhedon.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/philosophyofwhedon.html?29900 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:01:00 CDT Recently I was delving through the esoteric "Notes" feature of my Facebook page and reliving some of the more un-P.C. moments in my literary history when I found a rant I threw together on the subject of going to the gym. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/gymjerks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/gymjerks.html?29889 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:18:00 CDT All parents want the best for their kids. But between school, sports and extracurricular activities, their schedules can get packed fast - and a lot sooner than they used to. Luckily, kids and parents have a new local option called Balliamo Bambini, which mixes learning, exercise and culture into one fun, family-friendly class. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/balliamobambini.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/balliamobambini.html?29846 Sun, 8 Apr 2012 09:03:00 CDT After two sequels, four spin-offs and plenty of sex jokes, the "American Pie" franchise is back with its third official sequel, "American Reunion." Fans can rest assured it's packed with all the same hair-brained antics and juvenile scheming as its predecessors, and for those who aren't fans - come on, you weren't going to see it anyway. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/americanreunion.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/americanreunion.html?29837 Fri, 6 Apr 2012 03:00:00 CDT Based on a novel, parlayed into a screenplay by the man who helped bring "127 Hours" and "Slumdog Millionaire" to life and directed by the man behind "The Cider House Rules" and "Chocolat": "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" has some serious heft behind it. And with due cause; there's a lot going on, and without this collective experience "Salmon Fishing" could have easily been swept away under the current of its own story. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/salmonfishing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/salmonfishing.html?29773 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:49:00 CDT Landmark Credit Union has a semi-new commercial talking about the joys of finding surprise sidewalk money (or parking structure money, or borrowed library book money). I've seen it probably a handful of times and something always felt kind of off about it. Then, last night, it hit me: I can't remember the last time I found money. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/foundmoney.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/foundmoney.html?29754 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:19:00 CDT Known as Gebby to his many friends and customers, Andrew Gebhardt is a regular face behind the bar at Colonel Hart's in Wauwatosa. He's been there for seven years, ever since he caught the bartending bug after picking up a spontaneous St. Patrick's Day shift at O'Brien's. The bartender and former Milwaukee police officer recently set aside some time between rolling bar dice and riding his Harley to talk about his family, his job and his clientele - including the stripping TV personality. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/andrewgebhardtcolharts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/andrewgebhardtcolharts.html?29680 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:04:00 CDT After much anticipation, "The Hunger Games" has arrived. The big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' first young adult novel in her Hunger Games trilogy is almost guaranteed a blockbuster smash from its literary fans. "Hunger Games" should not, however, be relegated to "Twilight" status by the uninitiated - this newest YA sensation packs serious substance and has been translated into a powerful movie experience. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thehungergames.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thehungergames.html?29668 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT When tackling the fantastic world of Oz, filmmakers know they need to go big to do the material justice. Filmmaker Leigh Scott has experienced this firsthand in his quest to bring "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz," his updated version of the children's classic, to life. Now, Scott has fine-tuned his work and is bringing it to theaters across the country - including a week-long run in his hometown. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/leighscottdorothy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/leighscottdorothy.html?29620 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:56:00 CDT Nothing says "drinking holiday" quite like St. Patrick's Day. Whether you're hitting up your local Irish standby or bar crawling into the wee hours of the morning, however, this is no occasion to get behind the wheel of a car. Just to make sure the thought doesn't cross your alcohol-addled brain, MillerCoors and the Milwaukee County Transit System have teamed up once again to provide free bus service Saturday, March 17. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/stpatsfreerides12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/stpatsfreerides12.html?29588 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:27:00 CDT There seem to be a lot of anniversary movie releases lately. Most recently is "John Carter," a movie based on a series of sci-fi stories which debuted 100 years ago. This centennial tribute is unique, however, in that it stepped up and delivered a worthy big-screen spectacle. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/johncarter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/johncarter.html?29529 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CDT Fans of the original "21 Jump Street" TV series shouldn't get too excited about this big-screen re-imagining if they have their hearts set on a nostalgic return to the Johnny Depp-led '80s drama. Actually, it might be better suited to the hater crowd - the new "Jump Street" spends as much time making fun of itself as it does reveling in all the splendor of high school humor. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/21jumpstreet.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/21jumpstreet.html?29551 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 06:30:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtnumbers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtnumbers.html?29552 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 05:24:00 CDT A couple weeks ago I took a behind-the-scenes look at Shaker's Cigar Bar, Milwaukee's historic - and notoriously haunted - Walker's Point bar. This past weekend, I got even more up close and personal with an overnight stay in the building's third floor haunted penthouse. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/shakersovernight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/shakersovernight.html?29520 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:56:00 CDT Last year, short story author Kathie Giorgio released "A Home For Wayward Clocks," her first full-length novel six years in the making. Now, less than a year later, she's set to publish her latest work, a collection of short stories entitled "Enlarged Hearts." http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/giorgioenlargedhearts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/giorgioenlargedhearts.html?29482 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 13:03:00 CDT With the country becoming more and more polarized, the upcoming release of "The Lorax" had the potential to take Dr. Seuss' famous kid-friendly environmental fable and turn it into an informative and entertaining tale about keeping all things in moderation. Yeah ... not so much. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thelorax.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thelorax.html?29480 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:00:00 CDT You hear it often, in some bars more than others. Usually the word makes an appearance once a bar patron is a few drinks in. Sometimes it's uttered within minutes of bellying up to the bar. It elicits mixed reactions from bartenders everywhere, and I guarantee you've used it yourself. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bartendersdirtyword.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bartendersdirtyword.html?29463 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:56:00 CDT The 84th Annual Academy Awards awarded its coveted gold statues honoring some of 2011's best film performances Sunday, Feb. 26. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/84oscarwinners.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/84oscarwinners.html?29423 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:35:00 CDT Look no further than the nearest theater playing "Wanderlust" for your comedy fix this weekend. Re-teaming the guys behind "Role Models," this new venture is a laugh-out-loud mix of sharp humor, over-the-top parodies and - naturally - awkward full-frontal nudity. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/wanderlust.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/wanderlust.html?29398 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:30:00 CDT From the outside, Shaker's is not unlike many of the bars that line 2nd Street. Inside, though, patrons find themselves transported to a completely different time and place - surrounded by some unique company, if they're lucky. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/shakerscigarbar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/shakerscigarbar.html?29402 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:22:00 CDT Wisconsin-based AnchorBank will continue operation of The Times and Rosebud Cinemas beginning March 1. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/timesrosebudupdate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/timesrosebudupdate.html?29382 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:13:00 CDT Today was a day of mourning for Milwaukee moviegoers. When news broke that The Times and Rosebud cinemas would close their doors at the end of the month, it spread quickly. Remorse, questions, pleas and calls to action soon flooded the theaters' respective Facebook pages, clearly illustrating the impact these independent movie houses had on their fans. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/timesrosebudclosing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/timesrosebudclosing.html?29370 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:48:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTmeans.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTmeans.html?29332 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:27:00 CDT There are few things I feel more ambivalent toward than chick flicks. On the one hand, they're tedious, predictable drivel that almost insult the viewer with their stereotypical characters, cookie-cutter plots and unrealistic portrayals that turn habitual watchers into idealistic love zombies. On the other hand, sometimes I just need a dose of sappy trash. All of this is what I was expecting "The Vow" to pitch me. Instead, this romantic drama (the rom-drom, if you will) packs more authenticity than all the romance flicks I saw last year combined. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thevow.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/thevow.html?29240 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:29:00 CDT Action fans looking for an escape from all the niceties this semi-Valentine's weekend will find adequate diversion with "Safe House," which opens today. Alternatively, you can rent the Bourne trilogy, triple your distraction time and get pretty much the same thing. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/safehousemovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/safehousemovie.html?29239 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:04:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTVDay.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTVDay.html?29241 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:26:00 CDT It may or may not be a coincidence that the release of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," which is inspired by Jules Verne's book of almost the same name, falls on the same week as the anniversary of the legendary sci-fi writer's birthday. Either way, it's a good thing he's not alive to witness this contrived kid-friendly adaptation. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/journey2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/journey2.html?29223 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 CDT Whether you're a fan of Valentine's Day, under a complete boycott or simply apathetic to a holiday devoted to flowers and chocolate, there's something going on in Milwaukee that will help you feel warmer and fuzzier than any bouquet of long-stems. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/shareapair12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/shareapair12.html?29215 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:07:00 CDT Hollywood's latest "based on a true story" project, "Big Miracle" presents the efforts of a motley crew of whale rescuers in Barrow, Alaska in 1988. In it, small-town TV reporter Adam Carlson (John Krasinski) stumbles upon three whales trapped in the arctic ice and unknowingly creates an international media sensation. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bigmiracle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bigmiracle.html?29147 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:17:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTtropical.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTtropical.html?29150 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 05:26:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTRiverwest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTRiverwest.html?29088 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:06:00 CDT Milwaukee-based fitness startup StreamFIT.com has gone viral with their "Sh*t Women Say to Personal Trainers" video. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/streamfitvideo.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/streamfitvideo.html?29097 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:29:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTalcoholistic.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/BCBTalcoholistic.html?29015 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:08:00 CDT There's another top bar list making the rounds online, and not one, but four of Milwaukee's many award-worthy bars are featured. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bestbeerbars.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bestbeerbars.html?28994 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:44:00 CDT Loft Milwaukee is adding some late-night fire to the old Fuego location in Walker's Point. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/loftmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/loftmilwaukee.html?28978 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:46:00 CDT The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held Sunday night. Hosted by Ricky Gervais for the second year in a row, the awards show clocked in at just under three hours. In case you missed it (or viewer fatigue set in), here are the nominees and winners for each category. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/goldenglobes12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/goldenglobes12.html?28960 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:25:00 CDT