Cover story: Movie theaters . . . unmasked!

When you pick a movie theater to see "Spider-Man 3," it's not necessarily because it's got a great sound system. Sometimes, you go for the intangibles, whether because it's a perfect make-out spot or because it draws a great crowd of moviegoers. MKE showcases some of those movie houses that offer something extra. Plus, we list some of the upcoming summer blockbusters.

One the cover: Milan Blagojevic, 24, a marketing associate for Neroli Salon and Spa, donned the costume to be Spider-Man for this issue. Special thanks to Bjorn Nasset, who did hair and makeup, and the Downer Theatre, which provided our movie screen setting.

Photo by C.Taylor

downtime
Threeview: Riverfront Pizzeria
Threeview: 'Spider-Man 3'
In your ear: The alt-country of the Blueheels
Bartender of the week: Will Davenport of Tumbleweed Southwest Grill
Weekly food and drink specials
Bust an Argentine move: Hot spots to do the tango
Robo-rebellion: Band leader adds teddy bears to his band of mutinous droids
A rousing 'Rant': A Q&A with 'Fight Club' author Chuck Palahniuk
The name makes the band: Metalfest proves hard rockers aren't called the Cuddly Kitties

how we live
New store on the scene: Urban Laundry
Wine tasting for amateurs

in the know
Profile of Peter Beck: In a village in Nepal, he feels right at home
When I was 30 of Jimmy von Milwaukee: Art to AIDS and back again

online features
Ask Mom: Is he a new man, or the same ol' loser?
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community