OPINION

The Western genre and American identity: 5 Western stories that help define our country

By Paul O'Gorman | Apr. 17

Uncertain times can have negative impacts on our outlooks toward unique American experiences, but these narratives of cowboys and the American West can remind us of the meanings of our nation’s values.

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‘The Wild Bunch’: Sam Peckinpah’s blood-gushing epic neo-Western

By Lance Li | Mar. 8

A look at the 1969 classic ahead of its showing at UW Cinematheque March 8 as part of the series “Sam Peckinpah Centennial.”

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‘Emilia Pérez’ is the 2025 Oscars season’s villain

By Cameron Schneider | Feb. 13

Cultural controversy swirls around the critically acclaimed Netflix original.

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A Wickedly timeless story hits the silver screen for all ages

By Brooke Horowitz | Feb. 3

Fans young and old rejoice over the “Wicked” film adaptation. 

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‘The Brutalist’: An ode to dispossession in America

By Joseph Panzer | Jan. 30

The awards season contender is a sobering look at the suffering in immigration and art.

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From stage to screen: ‘Wicked’ is making Broadway more accessible

By Britta Sevcik | Jan. 23

With the second installment releasing in November 2025, “Wicked” will be a movie musical not soon forgotten.

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‘Transformers One’ is the origin story we didn’t ask for but are pleased to have

By Oliver Ehrhardt | Oct. 2

This action-packed thrill ride was a win for the Transformers franchise.

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‘I Saw the TV Glow’ is a mesmerizing watch

By Jackson Wyatt | May. 12, 2024

Director Jane Schoenbrun invites viewers into a strange, unsettlingly familiar world in their new film.

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‘Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World’ is a bold, brash film about the modern world

By Joseph Panzer | Apr. 19, 2024

 The Romanian film is a provocative look on modern living.

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‘Dune: Part Two’ is the sequel fans have been waiting for

By Marit Erickson | Apr. 2, 2024

Denis Villeneuve’s second installment to the series is a sci-fi masterpiece.

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Zac Efron strikes his iron claw into viewers’ hearts

By Bryna Goeking | Feb. 7, 2024

Inspired by the famous Von Erich wrestling clan, “The Iron Claw” balances high-action fight scenes with sob-worthy moments. 

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‘The Zone of Interest’ highlights the horrifying banality of evil

By Joseph Panzer | Feb. 4, 2024

Director Jonathan Glazer’s new film shows a horrifying, underlooked side of the Holocaust.

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How Barbenheimer came to the Marquee Cinema

By Tomer Ronen | Dec. 16, 2023

Almost 1,000 people showed up to WUD Film’s screening of Barbenheimer. Here’s how it all came together.

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The Cardinal calls out its favorites from 2023

By Tess Voigt , Joseph Panzer , Jasper Bernstein , Noah Fellinger , Spencer Ball , Ava Menkes and Ian Wilder | Dec. 7, 2023

After Hollywood’s sizzling hot labor summer, The Daily Cardinal cools off by shouting out its favorites in film, television, gaming and music from 2023. 

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‘The Killer’ is a David Fincher film, but not in the way you’d think

By Spencer Ball | Dec. 1, 2023

A sleek, modern thriller that isn’t about the thrills

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UW-Madison student wins grand prize at Study Abroad Film Festival

By Spencer Ball | Nov. 30, 2023

 Q&A with Sami Stidham on her short film, “Take The Goggles Off.”

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‘Priscilla’ throws a chair at Elvis’ sanitized reputation

By Bryna Goeking | Nov. 30, 2023

It was hard to be online in 2022 without seeing pictures and videos of Austin Butler’s take on Elvis Presley, a movie aptly titled “Elvis” for its focus on the rock ’n’ roll megastar’s rise and fall.