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CW fan-favorite shows return with fall premieres
By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 19, 2017Last week, the CW’s fall favorites returned and reminded us all why they’re at the top of their game.
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‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ lacks inspiration
By Marty Forbeck | Oct. 16, 2017The release of “Middle-earth: Shadow of War,” a follow-up to 2014’s “Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor,” shows, more than anything else in recent memory, how most game sequels are made.
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‘Falsettos’ challenges family norms but doesn’t break new ground
By Allison Garfield | Oct. 16, 2017“Falsettos” tells the story of an unconventional family doing its best to pass as normal as they grapple with the everyday complexities that come with being a family. Stage Q’s hilarious production just finished its two-week run at the Bartell Theater.
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Gucci Mane’s ‘Mr. Davis’ shows maturity in some areas, missteps in others
By Edgar Sanchez | Oct. 16, 2017Radric Davis, better known by his stage name Gucci Mane, has dropped his 11th studio album titled Mr. Davis by GUWOP Enterprises and Atlantic Records.
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‘Our Town’ conveys universal themes
By Flora Junhua Deng | Oct. 16, 2017Isn’t life realistic enough? Why do we need dramas to remind us about the cruelty of life? Nevertheless, reality is reality and attitude is a different matter. As Mrs. Soames, one of the characters in “Our Town,” says, “Wasn't life awful and wonderful?”
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Rezz mesmerizes sold-out crowd at Majestic
By Erin Bates | Oct. 14, 2017Rezz brought her unique bass and trance production to a packed Majestic Theatre this past Thursday.
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Bongripper set High Noon Saloon ablaze with scorching riffs
By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 13, 2017A sea of heads fell forward and back rhythmically, worshipping the beat of the unrelenting crash cymbal.
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‘American Vandal’ combines true-crime, mockumentary genres
By Monique Sheidler | Oct. 12, 2017When I first saw the trailer for “American Vandal,” I felt personally attacked. The show is a parody of the true-crime documentary series genre, following two aspiring filmmakers/high schoolers as they investigate an act of vandalism at their school. As a die-hard fan of anything true-crime, I felt protective of the genre and not ready to watch anything making fun of it. But I bit the bullet and binged the entire series in one sitting. Calling it a parody may not even be correct; instead, it is a love letter to the true-crime genre.
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Upcoming October games: Role-play, plumbers, assassins
By Brandon Arbuckle | Oct. 12, 2017The fall has always been a great season for new video games, and this year is no exception. Fans of photo-realistic racing simulators will be pleased with Microsoft’s “Forza Motorsport 7” (out now) and Sony’s “Gran Turismo Sport” (Oct. 17). Additionally, Bethesda Softworks has a huge month in store, as the publisher is releasing two anticipated sequels with “The Evil Within 2” (Oct. 13) and “Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus” (Oct. 27).
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Marilyn Manson’s new album invokes previous work yet lacks maturity
By Edgar Sanchez | Oct. 11, 2017Marilyn Manson rings in his 10th studio album, Heaven Upside Down, with all of the showmanship, attention grabbing theatrics and occasional nihilistic ballads those familiar with Manson's past work can come to expect from the self-proclaimed “Antichrist Superstar.” For those unfamiliar with Manson's work, his music is considered Nu-Metal — a subgenre of metal alt rock.
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Tanya Tagaq enthralls Memorial Union audience with diverse vocal techniques
By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 9, 2017The layout of Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall, the venue of Tanya Tagaq’s Madison concert, necessitated audience members to sit down, and so did her performance.
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COIN infect the Majestic crowd with rhythmic energy
By Jake Kay | Oct. 9, 2017COIN put on an electrifying show last Sunday at the Majestic to an enthusiastic crowd comprised of both college students and community members.
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‘Blade Runner 2049’ improves on the original through visual, narrative depth
By Samantha Marz | Oct. 9, 2017Few films have made such ripples in film debate and the entire sci-fi genre as Ridley Scott’s original “Blade Runner” film.
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Iron Quill co-owner reflects on the Art Nouveau tattoo genre
By Edgar Sanchez | Oct. 9, 2017Most tattoo artists gravitate towards a style that is well known and typically popular. From the classic American Traditional to newer styles like Watercolor, these existing genres are the expected responses when asking an artist their preferred art styles.
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Seven film scores to help you study
By Carl Zabat | Oct. 6, 2017With the fall semester in full swing, we’ve now entered dangerous territory: midterm season. Students are pouring into libraries, turning their music on and buckling down for whatever exam comes next.
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‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ charms at the Overture
By Allison Garfield | Oct. 5, 2017On Tuesday night, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” made its Madison debut at the Overture Center for the Arts.
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‘Happy Death Day’ disappoints, but doesn’t completely fall short
By Stephanie Qadir | Oct. 5, 2017I recently ventured to the Marquee in Union South for the exclusive screening of “Happy Death Day,” an upcoming horror movie that’s generated a ton of social media frenzy.
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Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ explores puberty with gross-out yet endearing humor
By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 5, 2017Fans of Nick Kroll, rejoice. He’s back and more disgusting than ever with his brand new animated series, “Big Mouth.” The series follows three friends as they journey into that awkward time of life we’ve all tried our hardest to forget: puberty. The three protagonists are voiced by Kroll, John Mulaney and Jessi Klein, but the star-studded cast doesn’t stop there.
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Rock legend Tom Petty dies at age 66, immortalized by dreamers
By Christian Memmo | Oct. 3, 2017Tom Petty, age 66, has died following a decision to withdraw life support in the wake of no brain activity; he underwent full cardiac arrest in his home in Malibu on Oct. 2, 2017.
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Frankie Cosmos creates an atmosphere of love, openness at High Noon Saloon
By Emma Ryan | Oct. 2, 2017When I think of Frankie Cosmos, I think of simplistic happiness and honesty, which is exactly what the Sunday night show at High Noon Saloon embodied.
