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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.”

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‘Milwaukee Noir’: Investigating darker sentiments of Brew City

By Raynee Hamilton | Oct. 27, 2019

Tim Hennessy’s anthology “Milwaukee Noir” explores the darker side of Brew City in its fictionalized accounts of real-life issues.

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MMoCA Wisconsin experience bridging old, new

By Cara Suplee | Oct. 25, 2019

Daily Cardinal writer, Cara Suplee, gives a glimpse into the MMoCA's 2019 Wisconsin Triennial Exhibition titled "Art Unearthed."

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Kevin Nash: An interview with an American wrestling legend

By John Everman | Oct. 24, 2019

Wrestler Kevin Nash will be at Wizard World Comic Con in Madison this weekend. Recently, he spoke with the Daily Cardinal about his prolific career, acting and life outside of the ring.

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Goodbye Primetime, Hello Streaming

By Robyn Cawley and Lauren Souza | Oct. 24, 2019

The Daily Cardinal's Robyn Cawley and Lauren Souza examine the affect that streaming services like Netflix or Hulu have had on traditional American primetime television viewing.

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Big Thief returns to Madison for a memorable night out at the Sylvee

By Emily Knepple | Oct. 22, 2019

Big Thief took the stage for their second time in Madison this past Saturday at the Sylvee. Their new album Two Hands is their second to come out this year, following U.F.O.F., which dropped in early May.

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Kero Kero Bonito shines bright, transforming Madison crowd

By Caroline Anhalt | Oct. 21, 2019

London indie-pop trio stopped by Madison last Friday night, gifting the locals with old and new tunes.

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‘Big Mouth’ season 3 shows sensitivity matters with pubescent depravity

By Joseph Marz | Oct. 16, 2019

Popular animated show “Big Mouth” returns for its third season with its usual uncomfortably hilarious plot, but struggles to find its footing.

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‘El Camino’: Fan service falls to cover new ground

By Dominic LeRose | Oct. 15, 2019

“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” takes a deep dive into Jesse Pinkman in the aftermath of the hit series but fails to set up anything new in this predictable epilogue.

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Lucy Dacus heads night of powerful female-led groups with Liza Anne, Sun June

By Dana Brandt | Oct. 14, 2019

Indie-rock singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus headlined a concert of powerful voices and evocative lyrics with opening acts, Sun June and Liza Anne, at the Majestic Theater Friday night.

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Five Best Albums for Fall

By Molly Carmichael | Oct. 11, 2019

Here are some fave albums to get you into the fall mood this season, according to one of the Daily Cardinal’s music columnists.

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Catfish and the Bottlemen show fresh nostalgic sound

By Emily Knepple | Oct. 10, 2019

Catfish and the Bottlemen grace MKE with their presence, proving they don’t mess around.

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‘Joker’ presents nuanced character study of social isolation, mental illness

By Dominic LeRose | Oct. 10, 2019

“Joker” explores the characterization of an iconic villain, creating nuance to the logic behind his disturbing violence and downfall.

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Sega Genesis Mini continues legacy, nostalgia

By Marty Forbeck | Oct. 9, 2019

Sega Genesis Mini is a blast to the past, immersing users into the classic hits that proof this console is a worthy entry into the market.

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Arts Preview: Prepping for October Festivities

By John Everman | Oct. 3, 2019

October is here! The Daily Cardinal highlights some great shows and live performances happening in Madison this month for you to enjoy in between the pumpkin flavored treats and scary movie marathons.

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‘Hustlers’ plays with sharp music, sultry dance performances

By Carl Zabat | Oct. 3, 2019

Lorene Scafaria’s newest feature film, “Hustlers,” takes us to one of the sneakiest corners of these financially tarnished United States circa 2007-2013: a strip club called Moves in New York City.

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Ritt Momney flaunts indie, musical range at The Winnebago

By Sam Jones | Oct. 1, 2019

The intimate coffee shop venue, The Winnebago, was perfect for the melancholic, yet engaging set.

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Majestic plastic artwork promotes local advocacy

By Robyn Cawley and Lauren Souza | Sep. 26, 2019

Pieces like Steve Mcpherson’s, “Wavelengths,” are among the beautiful plastics salvaged and reconstructed to show the powerful obliteration of our existence.