Arts

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ARTS

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is a breath-taking bullseye

By Kennan Chojnacki | Apr. 8, 2023

The latest installment in the ‘John Wick' franchise is as well-crafted and action-packed as ever before.

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Inside AGT star Drew Lynch’s comedy: an interview

By Ace Filter | Apr. 6, 2023

“Something happening from nothing is one of the most beautiful moments in a stand-up show!” said Drew Lynch in an interview with The Daily Cardinal preceding his show at the Orpheum April 14.

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Roaring romp ‘Babylon’ is amusing, if half-baked

By Kennan Chojnacki | Mar. 31, 2023

Damien Chazelle’s latest film “Babylon” doesn’t reach the heights of his previous work.

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The songs of the workers

By Jeffrey Brown | Mar. 30, 2023

The story of music cannot be told without recognizing its deep roots in labor — from the boats to the fields and hills to the factories, laborers sang songs of struggle and of unity.

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‘The technical element is the spectacle element’: The stagehands who make the magic happen

By Noah Fellinger | Mar. 30, 2023

A student stage worker employed by the Wisconsin Union pulls back the curtain on the unseen work behind the performing arts.

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Jazz, cabaret, liquor go together smoothest in ‘Chicago’

By Ashutosh Bakre | Mar. 26, 2023

The classic American musical — written by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with music by John Kander —  razzle dazzles the Overture Center on opening night.

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‘There's three lives to shoes’

By Lillian Mihelich | Mar. 23, 2023

Curator Amara Hark-Weber showcases the internal elements of shoemaking from start to finish in a footwear exhibition in Nancy Nicholas Hall.

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Flogging Molly captivates at the Sylvee with inspiring set, activist message

By Noe Goldhaber | Mar. 23, 2023

The band highlighted top songs from their repertoire despite the absence of violinist Bridget Regan.

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August Wilson’s ‘Fences’: What it means to dream, fail

By Breanna Bylak | Mar. 10, 2023

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Theatre Department takes a swing at a classic.

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This is a review of a movie about a bear that does cocaine

By Jeffrey Brown | Mar. 9, 2023

Like cocaine from the 1980s you find in the woods, “Cocaine Bear” is a fun time with friends yet mildly disappointing and unlikely to cause immediate addiction — but I do recommend it.

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On the road with Cory Wong

By Kai Wen Li | Mar. 9, 2023

Cory Wong’s performance at the Sylvee is an eclectic melding of music and parodic fun.

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Hopping freights with Bob Weir

By Graham Brown | Mar. 4, 2023

Where does “the ride” go from here?

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Ella Jane charms High Noon Saloon

By Lillian Mihelich | Mar. 2, 2023

Artist Ella Jane enchanted her dedicated fanbase with her performance and appreciation for their support.

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ is the MCU at its worst

By Spencer Ball | Mar. 2, 2023

Or: The unexpected virtue of the Phase 2 formula.

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flipturn: Unapologetic fun at the High Noon Saloon

By Jason Li | Feb. 23, 2023

Indie rock band flipturn from Fernandina Beach, Florida broke onto the scene at the High Noon Saloon on Feb. 17 and did what they do best: have fun. Unapologetically.

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Sweet but bitter: ‘The Wolves’ is an orange slice of life

By Breanna Bylak | Feb. 23, 2023

Talking about reality can be, like, really hard

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Oscar nominee ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ screams modern masterpiece

By Kennan Chojnacki | Feb. 16, 2023

Martin McDonagh’s latest drama film is a masterclass in excellent cinematography and compelling characterization.

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Fitz and The Tantrums whips the Sylvee into a frenzy

By Julia Wiessing | Feb. 11, 2023

Indie-pop band Fitz and The Tantrums captivated the crowd with raw charisma and words of inspiration.

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Adam Melchor loves Madison, Wisconsin

By Athena Kafkas | Feb. 9, 2023

The pop-folk artist returns to Madison for the third time in his second headline tour.

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'We Are Still Standing': 're:mancipation' and its reclamation of the Black American voice

By Kai Wen Li | Feb. 9, 2023

“re:mancipation,” at once punctual and unceremonious, ruminates on the quietudes of American racial violence while restoring agency to the Black voice.