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The shows and movies that got me through 2020
The best way to find solace during quarantine is in many of the TV shows and movies we stream from the comfort of our living rooms. Read more
Ned Piyadarakorn
Editing our future
“Human Nature” is a new documentary featuring UW-Madison bioethicist Alta Charo. It looks at the ethical implications of the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR. Read more
Sep 7, 2020
A woman's place
At the center of the highly engaging “Mrs. America” is Cate Blanchett as the powerhouse conservative organizer, Phyllis Schlafly. Each episode of this history series focuses on a different woman involved in the pivotal struggle to pass the ERA. Read more
Jul 17, 2020
Wistful for Wisconsin Film Festival?
You have two days to rent on-demand films that support the Wisconsin Film Festival. Half of the proceeds support the festival, which had to cancel its April 2-9 screenings. Read more
May 5, 2020
Portrait of an opportunist
There are many eerie parallels between the life of Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump in the upcoming PBS series, “McCarthy.” But Bill Lueders says the documentary missed an opportunity to point them out. Read more
Jan 2, 2020
Ten to close the decade
A new generation of game consoles beckons, but there was much to appreciate in 2019. Read more
Jan 2, 2020
Columbia Pictures
When old is new
Quentin Tarantino has lovingly reconstructed the LA of his childhood in “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood. It’s still Tarantino, but covers fresh territory. Read more
Aug 1, 2019
5:00 AM
Netflix
Growing up paranormal
After an extra-long wait, the Netflix sci-fi/horror/comedy “Stranger Things” is back with a third season. The kids are growing up, and bonds tighten as the threats continue to mount. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
5:00 AM
Netflix
Woke, queer and snarky
The Netflix series “Special” — created by its star Ryan O’Connell — tackles issues of disability and identity with humor and pathos. The show is presented in eight bite-sized episodes that pack a punch. Read more
Jul 3, 2019
5:00 AM
Cats by committee
Madison-based Flippfly Games is getting creative with funding. They have been rolling out “tiny games” in anticipation of a big new release, “Cats Fly Helicopters.” Read more
May 16, 2019
5:01 AM
May television
Television critic Alex Claiborne takes a peek at some promising shows coming out this month, including several HBO docs. And she’s looking to fill the “Broad City”-sized hole in her heart with “Tuca and Bertie.” Read more
May 16, 2019
5:00 AM
Courtesy of HBO
Comedy beyond the spectrum
The members of the sketch comedy group Asperger’s Are Us met, as they say it, in “Aspy camp.” A behind-the-scenes HBO doc follows their live tour. Read more
Apr 25, 2019
5:00 AM
Special Screenings
The Last Dragon
Schlock and Awe film screening (PG-13, 1985) with commentary from comedians Cody Lemke, Craig Smith, Shawn Vasquez. Free. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
9:00 PM
Burden of Dreams
Les Blank's documentary about the making of "Fitzcarraldo," plus the short "Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe." NR, 1982/1980. Free. Read more
Nov 22, 2024
7:00 PM
