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A mirror up to art: ‘Equivocation’

By Caitlin Rowe | Nov. 16, 2019

From Nov.14-23, the Undergraduate Theatre Association will be putting on a modernized version of the production, “Equivocation.”

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“Disney +”: The Netflix style Disney platform

By Nour Safwat | Nov. 15, 2019

The success of the latest streaming service — Disney+ — remains to be seen, welcoming a new age of television.

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Kanye West stumbles to salvation with ‘Jesus is King’

By Carl Zabat | Nov. 15, 2019

Kanye West, with his ninth studio album, has turned to the church for a professional and personal tune-up. Jesus is King, however, contains only glimmers of his previous sense of innovation, audacity and refinement.

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A Music Trilemma: Is more the merrier?

By Emily Knepple | Nov. 14, 2019

The World War Joy tour came to Madison, showing three widely different acts that prove there may be more to personal taste when it comes to music.

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Big Wild brings unique electronica to Madison

By John Everman | Nov. 14, 2019

Electronic artist Jackson Stell — known by his stage name Big Wild — spoke with The Daily Cardinal about his blossoming career prior to his show in Madison.

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“The Nightingale” presents grim tale of brutality

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 12, 2019

Australian indie-film, “The Nightingale,” is a horrifying depiction of violence and vengeance, leaving the audience completely unsettled.

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Timothée Chalamet bombs in weak Netflix biopic 'The King'

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 9, 2019

“The King” — directed and co-written by David Michôd — is a film with absolutely nothing going for it.

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Nostalgic fans prepare for ‘Avatar’ reboot from Netflix

By Joseph Marz | Nov. 8, 2019

Over a decade since it last aired on Nickelodeon, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is making a triumphant return.

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Cardinal Picks: Five books to read this November

By Raynee Hamilton | Nov. 7, 2019

Literature columnist Raynee Hamilton previews five unique book recommendations that are educational, culturally relevant and captivating reads.

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Arts Preview: November events to be thankful for

By John Everman | Nov. 7, 2019

The Daily Cardinal highlights a handful of amazing events and shows coming to town this month!

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New thriller 'Luce' fails to captivate, underwhelms

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 6, 2019

Despite an ambitious attempt to explore the related topics of race, privilege and power, Onah fails miserably in “Luce” — a pretentious mess of a film that fails to captivate and strike a chord with the audience.

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Dev Hynes ventures into ambient classical with ‘Fields’

By Carl Zabat | Nov. 5, 2019

Music columnist Carl Zabat reviews the new album Fields by musician Dev Hynes, also known as Blood Orange.

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Satirical dark comedy ‘JoJo Rabbit’ is a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 4, 2019

Very few films that can make the audience laugh and then cry just 20 seconds later. Such is the beauty of New Zealand director Taika Waititi’s “JoJo Rabbit” — an absolute triumph of a film and quite possibly the best of 2019.

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Pattinson, Dafoe excel in mind-bending new film, ‘The Lighthouse’

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 1, 2019

Set entirely on a tiny remote island off the coast of Maine in the 1890s, Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star in “The Lighthouse”, portraying two lighthouse keepers living in complete isolation amidst stark sea conditions.

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Freaky talented: Catching up with musician Alexander Kain

By Megan Girod | Oct. 31, 2019

Kenosha, Wisconsin’s own Alexander Kain — a rising hip-hop musician and entertainer — performed at this years Freakfest. He caught up with The Daily Cardinal’s Megan Girod and discussed his experience performing that night, as well as his current projects.

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Lil Yachty, Freakfest performers stay afloat amidst downpour

By Anna Patterson | Oct. 31, 2019

Music fans from near and far learned to dance in the rain at this year’s Freakfest. The annual Halloween-themed music festival in downtown Madison — this year, held on Saturday Oct. 26th — saw constant showers throughout the duration of the event.

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‘Smallville’ cast graces Wizard World Comic Con

By John Everman | Oct. 31, 2019

Madison’s own comic book convention — Wizard World Comic Con — returned to the Alliant Energy Center this past weekend. Thousands from all over flocked to the three-day celebration of all things comic book, fantasy, anime and pop culture.

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Bojack Horseman season six equal parts honest, hilarious

By Sam Jones | Oct. 30, 2019

Season six of BoJack Horseman picks right where it left off, touching on past destruction before looking ahead.

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Rex Orange County doesn’t run from reality on his new record, 'Pony'

By Emily Knepple | Oct. 29, 2019

Alex O’Connor —widely known as Rex Orange County— released his third studio album entitled Pony this past Friday, encouraging fans to recognize their own youth and remember it well.

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Go Big Read 'Poison Squad’ author, Deborah Blum visits campus

By Raynee Hamilton | Oct. 28, 2019

Deborah Blum stopped by campus to offer food for thought about her novel, “Poison Squad.”