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From "The Office" to "A Quiet Place," John Krasinski is a recent example of someone who has achieved success in multiple genres [and mediums].
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Genre chameleons: Directors who dive into different flavors of film

By Christian Memmo | Jul. 24, 2018

Earlier this month, John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” was released on home media. Its basic premise — a family living in taciturn paranoia among creatures who hunt via sound — was enough to pique my interest during its initial run in theaters. The film received immense critical and commercial success, reaping its budget tenfold and numerous voices calling it one of the best horror movies in years.

Burnham's directorial debut is a comical take on today's generation of teens. 
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Bo Burnham’s ‘Eighth Grade’ is a sincere addition to the coming-of-age genre

By Christian Memmo | Jul. 23, 2018

When we discuss the coming-of-age style of storytelling, a dominant preconception of what that entails enters our minds: typically, a vision of young adults — perhaps 18 to 21 years old — as they cross the threshold of adolescence into the larger world beyond the formulaic suburbia. Dwindling friendships, sporadic emotions and an intense pressure from the unknown are common components these stories use to empathize with us viewers, who have experienced some or all of these emotions at one point. In the American education system, the 18-21 range is prime real estate for the subgenre, as the shift from secondary to higher education is inducive to these anxieties.

The festival’s lineup spans across genre spectrums, from indie folk — like Whitney, above, at last years festival — to 90s-influenced hip-swaying pop.
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?What’s coming at Pitchfork Music Festival 2018

By Sammy Gibbons | Jul. 17, 2018

Three days and three stages are required to make the time and space needed for the big names and massive spectacle expected at Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival. The festival’s lineup spans across genre spectrums, from indie folk to 90s-influenced hip-swaying pop, yet works superbly all together, the best combination of spices to a dish.

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Eaux Claires 2018 Recap

By Logan Rude | Jul. 10, 2018

“IV is the sum of the I, II, and III.” That was the driving thought behind the fourth installment of the Eaux Claires music festival according to the festival’s homepage. In years past, co-creators Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner have used the weekend in the woods to shine a light on emerging artists and give fans the opportunity to see influential artists of a massive scale.

The psychological terror found in "Hereditary" is more akin to "The Witch" and "The Babadook" than "Friday the 13th."
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'Hereditary' conveys a refreshing sense of what it means to be scared

By Christian Memmo | Jul. 7, 2018

The topic of familial estrangement is hardly new to the impetus of the narrative arc. In particular recency, plenty of wonderfully made films have explored this idea with a fluid blend of dramatic tension and character development: “Lady Bird,” “I, Tonya,” “Birdman” and perhaps even “Swiss Army Man,” to a degree. The respective character internalizes that emotional severance as a means of either reconciliation or maturation, offering a relatable and believable drive.

The club has meetings every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 131 of the Teacher Education Building.
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UW’s Game Design and Development club gives students a place to play, create, share

By Brandon Arbuckle | Jun. 12, 2018

The city of Madison is home to many successful video game studios. Raven Software has helped develop entries in the “Call of Duty” series, while PerBlue signed a deal with Disney to make mobile games for the media juggernaut. For those who aspire to work in the industry, UW-Madison’s Game Design and Development club gives students the opportunity to make games of their own.

"Solo" is an entertaining ride, but it doesn’t tell us anything we couldn’t have already guessed about the classic Star Wars character.
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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is an action-packed entry starring the galactic gunslinger

By Dana Brandt | Jun. 5, 2018

When audiences were first introduced to the character of Han Solo back in 1977, his past was a mystery. All Han had was his ship, the Millennium Falcon, his co-pilot, Chewbacca, and a series of claims about himself and his ship that may or may not be true. This all changed when the Star Wars franchise released its 10th film: “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which tells the history of everyone’s favorite smuggler.

Kazuo Ishiguro is an acclaimed author, but "The Buried Giant" shows that his writing can lack profundity.
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?‘The Buried Giant’ will make you wonder why its Nobel Prize-winning author won the Nobel Prize

By Martin Rakacolli | May. 27, 2018

You’re perched atop Vilas Hall on an edge of the rooftop. The campus sprawls out beneath you, stray pedestrians going about their day. A perceptive woman notices you. The two of you wave, and then the woman returns to her business. It takes a while, but when classes end you’re still up there. The doors open and the sidewalks start to fill. Give it about 30 seconds. Then, after the crowds of people make it difficult to see the sidewalk below you, take the pebble you brought with you and throw it.

Ariana Grande's next album Sweetener is set to release sometime this summer.
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Summer 2018 Music Preview

By Carl Zabat | May. 25, 2018

On the heels of countless outdoor concerts and festivals, summer is a great time for artists to release new music. While many artists may announce and release albums within a matter of days, and other artists may tease new music without a certain release date for months, there are a number of albums we can expect before summer’s end.

J. Cole's newest record discusses topics such as the weight of addiction and finding love through social media.
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J. Cole’s 'KOD' contains quick-witted commentary on grounded themes

By Edgar Sanchez | May. 2, 2018

Mere days after announcing its inception, J. Cole dropped the unexpected album, KOD (an initialism for Kids on Drugs, King Overdosed and Kill Our Demons). After his hotly anticipated — though largely disappointing — 4 Your Eyez Only record dropped last year, many have been critical of both the rapper’s fanbase and his legitimacy as “one of the greats.”

"God of War" is out now for PlayStation 4.
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‘God of War’ breathes new life into the long-running PlayStation series

By Marty Forbeck | May. 1, 2018

“God of War” was one of those series back on PlayStation 2 that delighted in being an oddball and benefited from it. It sits up there with “Silent Hill,” “Ico” and “Shadow of the Colossus” as one of those staples that was willing to be a bit more experimental than its contemporaries, playing with mechanics other developers hadn’t before.

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