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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ falls short in this timeline

By Noah Fellinger | May. 30

The engaging visuals of Sam Raimi’s horror-infused Marvel film fail to compensate for the bloated plot.

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The caped crusader returns with a vengeance in Reeves’ ‘The Batman’

By Noah Fellinger | Apr. 21

Reeves’ noir-inspired Batman takes the franchise in a fresh new direction while staying true to the heart of the character. 

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‘Drive My Car’ is far from driving

By Rebecca Perla | Apr. 14

‘Drive My Car’ is a gentle, ghostly emotional epic about life's winding roads

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Wisconsin Film Festival Spotlight: UW senior to showcase new short ‘Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday’

By Jeffrey Brown | Apr. 8

University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Bulat Schamiloglu will showcase his new short film at the Wisconsin Film Festival. 

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‘Turning Red’ is turning heads

By Emily Knepple | Apr. 7

Domee Shi’s directorial debut is a charming new twist on the usual Pixar coming-of-age movie. 

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On the couch or in the theater: Did cinemas survive the pandemic?

By Noa Chamberlin | Nov. 9

As new movies are being released onto streaming services, instead of in theaters, people’s willingness to leave their homes to attend the cinema has been affected. 

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Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ is beautiful, but not much else

By Alisyn Amant | Nov. 1

“Dune” excels in the picturesque but makes sacrifices in the narrative.

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Now is the perfect time to rewatch ‘The Parent Trap’ (1998)

By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 28

Lots of people are rediscovering “The Parent Trap” — and it’s the perfect time to rewatch it. 

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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ fuels empowerment

By Roy Chang | Sep. 27, 2021

Despite xenophobia and the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” allows Asian Americans to feel a sense of community for 132 minutes.

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What The Cardinal has been binging this semester

By The Daily Cardinal Arts Desk | Apr. 29, 2021

As the semester comes to a close, the Daily Cardinal Arts desk looks back on what's gotten them through this semester.

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'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' proves unable to rescue its heroin from its own confusion

By Rebecca Perla | Apr. 27, 2021

Andra Day is excellent as Billie Holiday in 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' but the film around her cannot decide exactly what story it wants to tell. 

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Five stars on the hand, a tank top to match for 'Moxie'

By Ashton Jenks | Apr. 1, 2021

'Moxie' is a great movie for our time, as it showcases a diverse cast and touches on areas of concern that are becoming increasingly important for future generations.

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'Cherry' fails to live up to expectations despite big names attached

By John Bildings | Mar. 18, 2021

An extremely visceral and genuinely heartbreaking coming of age story, “Cherry” caught my attention from a pop culture podcast I frequent on a regular basis.

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How 'I Care A Lot' fails its female lead

By Emily Knepple | Mar. 4, 2021

"I Care a Lot" has the potential to create a strong, interesting female lead but falls short with a faulty narrative and too many cliches.

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'Promising Young Woman's' Cassie Thomas is a misunderstood hero

By Micaela Udell | Mar. 4, 2021

In Emerald Fennell's "Promising Young Woman," Cassie Thomas (Carey Mulligan) is a misunderstood hero fighting crime in a modern day society.

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Oscar contender “Nomadland” is the perfect movie for right now

By Dominic LeRose | Feb. 25, 2021

Coming at the right time, "Nomadland" centers around human fragility and mimics a documentary with unique storytelling.

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Shaka King’s “Judas and The Black Messiah” thunders into the Oscar conversation

By John Bildings | Feb. 19, 2021

"Judas and The Black Messiah" is a movie that needs to be experienced to truly comprehend the gravitas behind the material and it could not come at a better time.