Pregnant with promise, 'Women' can't deliver
Diana English's new film offers up a man-free universe in "The Women." The result: An awkward mess that seems as dated as George Cukor's 1939 original.
Movie that inspire majors
Whether you’re a budding freshman or super senior test driving your fifth major, chances are you’d like some guidance. Too busy for an advising appointment? Our staff writers reveal the secrets to their success: movies.
Timberlake cancels out Sparxxx
(Interscope) Snapping beats. A Timberlake appearance. Hand claps. Yonder Mountain String Band?? Not what one was expecting to hear, but on Bubba Sparxxx's latest album, , the allusions to life …
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Tannishtha Chatterjee delivers a moving performance as a young woman thrust into a new world and marriage in "Brick Lane."
Seen in: Drama esplores arranged marriage
Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris (who also directed and wrote the film's screenplay) partner up as sheriff and deputy in "Appaloosa."
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Michael Cerra and Kat Dennings, reknowned for their hipser-movie prowess, tackle slightly more mature roles in "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," dodging blatant comparisons to "Juno" and "Superbad."
Seen in: 'Playlist' shuffles up hipster trends
Michael Pena, Rachel McAdams and Tim Robbins give convincing performances as a trio of returning soldiers, but audiences will likely give the film's dull script the same cold reception the characters receive in the film.
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This market in Spain offers a fresh taste of local ingredients. Unlike the many fast food options in the United States, other countries often have unique, locally grown food that can give students insight into their culture.
Seen in: Breaking cultural barriers through food
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Although Victor needs saving throughout the film, it's Sam Rockwell's performance that rescues this Palahniuk adaptation from tepid execution.
Seen in: Producers 'Choke,' Rockwell shines
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Alec Baldwin's comedic genius shines in "My Best Friend's Girl," but tepid performances from Jason Biggs and the rest of the cast, coupled with a not-so-inventive soundtrack, inevitably overshadow the film.
Actress Amy Carle musters the pluck of 40 actresses in the Madison Repertory Theatre's new comedy, "Fully Committed." Meanwhile, her protagonist, Sam, juggles an equally hectic lifestyle in customer service.
Seen in: Split personalities side-splitting in one-woman show
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Recent UW grad Mark Korshak hopes to ignite meaningful political discussion when it screens "Youthanized" this Monday at Memorial Union.
Seen in: UW grad, new film explore political apathy
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George Cloony demonstrates proper movie theater etiquette in a scene from one of this summer's monster draws, "Burn After Reading."
Seen in: Kevin lays down movie theater etiquette
Even though Madhatters is not located in the usual State Street bar area, crowds are lining up to try out this new bar for its fun ambiance and delicious drinks.
Seen in: Students go 'Mad' for reopened bar
While "The Godfather Part II" and "Heat" are two classics in the Pacino/De Niro canons, don't expect "Righteous Kill" to ressurect their popularity. Their careers, for now, look stuck in body bags.
Seen in: Godfathers of cool pass down fame, best role
The Wisconsin women’s rowing teams also have their goals set high this season.
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The UW men’s rowing team hopes to bring home some more championship trophies this season after having so much success last year (top). The Wisconsin women’s rowing teams also have their goals set high this season.
Seen in: Men’s and women’s rowing prepare for new season
Boasting retro-hipster dialogue and a supporting cast that includes Mary-Kate and Method Man, "The Wackness" was almost destined to fall somewhere between nauseating and cute. Despite a few blemishes, it fortunately leans toward the latter.
Seen in: 'Wackness' evokes '90s indie romance
Thanks to those pesky teacher-student sex taboos, UW-Madison's TAs don't get many chances to show off... well, everything, in a classroom setting. It could be an awkward semester for a few theatre majors.
Seen in: 'Full Monty' earns praise, loses clothes
Steve Coogan plays a desperate theater teacher in "Hamlet 2," bringing sexy back to the Bard's tale of a vengeful son the only way he knows how: adding the son of God to the marquee. To see or not to see? Yes is the answer.
Seen in: 'Ham'ming up Shakespeare
Although the merits of ‘Disaster Movie,’ ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and ‘Legally Blonde’ are debatable, their inspirational qualities are undeniable.
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