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The Great Dictator Speaks to #OccupyWallStreet

On October 19, 2011 By Phil Scarr

Charlie Chaplin was a comedian but he was also a deeply political man. His politics eventually got him exiled from the United States in 1952 during the height of the Red Scare. This is, perhaps, his finest cinematic moment.

h/t Appleton Wonk!

Defeated!

On July 25, 2011 By Jeff Simpson

H/T Wisconsin Gazette. For all of you who want to see the new Sarah Palin movie UNDEFEATED, you do not have to worry because it will be coming to pay per view and DVD soon.

The fawning Sarah Palin documentary “The Undefeated” increased its play dates by 40 percent over the [...]

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Bart Simpson – Public Enemy #1

On March 1, 2011 By Jeff Simpson

While this has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING Whatsoever to do with the Scott Walker prank phone call! SO do not even ask, because it is totally UNRELATED. Of course it also has absolutely nothing to do with job creation, deficit reduction or limiting government, but then again nothing the current batch of republicans has [...]

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TRON: Legacy

On December 2, 2010 By Zach W

I’ll admit it – I can’t wait to see this!

The original TRON is one of my favorite childhood movies, and given the advances in movie special effects since TRON, there’s absolutely no doubt TRON: Legacy will be better than the original.

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Milwaukee must be doing something right

On June 21, 2010 By Greg K

Despite constant criticism about how Milwaukee is a terrible place to do oh so many things, such as operating a business, the city has to be doing something right in the tourism and attraction department. Over the years, Milwaukee has done itself well and continues to build upon what success it has achieved. Over the [...]

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“Transformers 3″ coming to Milwaukee!

On June 19, 2010 By Zach W

Both the former Tower Automotive site and the Milwaukee Art Museum will be featured in scenes from “Transformers 3,” which will start filming in Milwaukee the week of July 12:
A cast and crew of about 150 will come to Milwaukee the week of July 12 to film what Visit Milwaukee calls “a [...]

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“Twofer” to Forward Madison – Cultural Plans & Google Hi Speed Broadband Test

On March 10, 2010 By MadCityMan

Madison continues to be an innovator in many ways. While the politics and processes within the city can be extremely frustrating, the direction that the community continues to pursue is a positive one. Beyond new high speed rail service, there are a couple of significant initiatives that are worth your attention and interest – the city’s new cultural plan and the race to be selected as a Google fiber optic high speed broadband city.

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