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The "Shrill" revolution
“Shrill,” which stars SNL’s Aidy Bryant, is a game-changer. It’s inspired by Lindy West’s groundbreaking book of essays, and tracks the life and career of a young journalist seeking acceptance, from the inside and out. Read more
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March Television
Lift your spirits and your consciousness with “Queer Eye,” “Project Runway,” “Billions” and “Shrill” Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Mystery in Spain
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi doesn’t quite live up to his previous works with his first Spanish-language film, “Everybody Knows.” Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Old films and new blood
This year’s Wisconsin Film Festival looks to the future — with a doc starring superstar freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — and the past. Restorations include a 3-D screening of “The Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Read more
Mar 7, 2019
Making Portugal great again?
“Diamantino” is a broad and wacky farce touching on sports, globalization, and making Portugal great again. It screens March 1 at UW-Cinematheque Read more
Feb 28, 2019
Memory and psyche
Television critic Alex Claiborne reflects on the third season of the riveting crime drama “True Detective.” Read more
Feb 28, 2019
Netflix
Reborn … again
Netflix’s “Russian Doll” breathes new life into the idea of existential crisis. The riveting show stars the dynamic Natasha Lyonne, who keeps reliving her debauched birthday — over and over again. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Catherine Zdeblick
No more secrets
Mary Sewell writes a screenplay based on her memories of child sexual assault. The short film, “Let Your Sisters Be,” is designed to be a tool to identify signs of abuse. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
5:00 AM
February TV
From chilling to heartwarming, Alex Claiborne’s February television lineup gives us plenty of cause to stay put. Read more
Feb 11, 2019
5:00 AM
Culture clash
“Birds of Passage” examines the violence triggered by the Colombian marijuana trade of the 1970s through the eyes of the indigenous Wayuu community. Read more
Feb 7, 2019
4:59 AM
Dynamic duo
“Stan & Ollie” introduces new audiences to the groundbreaking comedy of Laurel and Hardy. Read more
Jan 31, 2019
5:01 AM
the bomb
Fearsome filmmaking
The Outrider Foundation is sponsoring a showing of the experimental film “The Bomb,” hoping to reinvigorate public awareness of the ever-present nuclear threat. Read more
Jan 31, 2019
5:00 AM
Naughty auteur
Mills Folly Microcinema screens a triple bill of videos from the brilliant and perverse George Kuchar, who died in 2011. The screening is at Arts + Literature Lab on Jan. 31. Read more
Jan 24, 2019
5:00 AM
Special Screenings
Served Like a Girl
Documentary about women transitioning from the military to civilian life. NR, 2017. Free. Read more
Mar 27, 2019
1:30 PM
Free CeCe!
Documentary about trans woman CeCe McDonald, jailed after defending herself while being attacked; discussion follows. NR, 2016. Read more
Mar 27, 2019
6:00 PM
12th and Delaware
Documentary about "crisis pregnancy centers," hosted by Madison Abortion Defense. TV-14, 2010. Read more
Mar 27, 2019
7:00 PM
