Daily Cardinal film columnist Christian Memmo offers his list of the most highly anticipated movies coming out this summer for you to enjoy while taking a break from the sun!
On the morning of April 12, the first trailer for what has been titled “The Rise of Skywalker” was shown to fans at a celebratory panel in Chicago. Much of the cast and crew were on hand for the premiere of the preview, which was soon made available online.
Local filmmaker James Runde premiered his new movie "Played Out" this past week at the 2019 Wisconsin Film Festival in downtown Madison. Daily Cardinal film columnist Christian Memmo reviews.
On Wednesday morning, April 3, comic book and movie fans were delighted, waking up to a gift. Hopping online, there was the premiere trailer for “Joker” — from director Todd Phillips (“The Hangover” trilogy) and starring Oscar-nominee Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime.
One character in the Marvel cinematic universe stands out. He’s not a powerful god, a billionaire techno-genius, a wizard, a massive green monster, or an African king, but rather a smart-ass talking raccoon. Appearing in both “Guardians of the Galaxy” films and “Avengers: Infinity War," Rocket Raccoon, voiced by the exceptional Bradley Cooper, is without question the best character from the Marvel films.
Olivia Wilde's directorial debut "Booksmart" resonates as a well-done coming of age comedy. Film columnist Christian Memmo reviews.
Daily Cardinal music columnist Molly Carmichael steps into the movie theater at SXSW 2019, reviewing two films.
Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” from 2017 was a film that so creatively examined racial tensions in the United States and gripped us to our cores that we’ll be analyzing the film for decades. Peele, in his second feature, crafts a film similar in style and energy, yet grounded and based on different societal themes that are executed profoundly well. “Us” is a monumental piece of cinema that is a gift to the horror genre.
Although Melissa McCarthy is best known for her unfiltered, aggressive and outright hilarious performances (“Bridesmaids”, “The Heat”), it’s clearly evident that this comedic genius is quite capable of tackling dramatic, darkly comedic roles as well. Such is the case in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” from director Marielle Heller, a rather different kind of film that can best be described as pleasantly enjoyable.
As I comb through the marketing (or lack thereof) in the wake of viewing “Velvet Buzzsaw,” I’m repeatedly confounded by director Dan Gilroy’s quasi-epithetic obsession as the creator of the fantastic 2014 neo-noir “Nightcrawler". While “Nightcrawler” knows exactly what it is in both grounded characterization and sensical narrative progression, “Velvet Buzzsaw” is a gross juxtaposition to such competency.
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, played by Ryan Gosling, is the focal point of this middle-of-the-road biopic which is both beautiful to look at and hard to watch simultaneously.
This year's Oscar nominations feature several firsts and many close races.
Arts co-editor John Everman reviews the new Netflix documentary about the Fyre Festival of 2017.
Daily Cardinal arts writer Dominic LeRose ranks the best movies from this past year.
From start to finish, you’ll recognize you’re watching an emotional film from the eye of a master filmmaker like Barry Jenkins.
Daily Cardinal arts writer Dominic LeRose previews his list of top films and shows to look out for in 2019.
Christian Bale in "Vice" does fantastic work as Dick Cheney in an unrecognizable role.
Our film columnists discuss the year's best movies.
As R&B and rap artists dominate our modern music sensibility, rock bands have seemingly ceased to exist in today’s popular culture. One rock band, however, has stood the test of time and cemented their status in music history unlike any other. You’ve definitely heard their songs, but now it’s time to see the passionate musicians behind the scenes and witness a chunk of history where music wasn’t simply something to listen to — it was something to live.
Well, folks, Fall has reached its peak seasonal swing. The leaves have shifted from the lush greens to a deciduous melting pot of auburns, oranges and yellows; humidity recedes into memory as the overwhelming musk of the overcast, rainy woodland sweeps into Madison’s concrete jungle; pumpkins, gourds and an infinity of novelty lattes and doughnuts flood the coffee shops and bakeries of State Street, and so much more.
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