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Domestic revolution
Don’t expect fireworks in “On the Basis of Sex,” the biopic about the early life of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But the film’s portrayal of Ginsburg’s balanced relationship with her husband, Marty, is worth the price of admission. Read more
"Marwencol" vs. "Welcome to Marwen"
After seeing both the indie documentary and the Hollywood film, Catherine Capellaro is happy to report that both films capture the essence of Mark Hogancamp, the artist who creates a fantasy world after a horrific beating. Read more
Jan 10, 2019
January TV
January can be a great time to hibernate, and this month has plenty of shows to offer, from the final season premiere of Broad City to the return of the HBO drama True Detective. Read more
Jan 9, 2019
Dramedy on ice
UW grad Michael M. McGuire attempts to add to the Midwestern mythos with “Aquarians,” a low-budget dramedy set in the wintery wasteland of Marinette and Menominee counties. Read more
Jan 3, 2019
2018’s best videogames
2018 was a year of landmark anniversaries and epic releases. Isthmus gaming guru Aaron Conklin shares his picks for the games that stuck with him. Read more
Dec 20, 2018
Films that rocked my world
Forget top-10 lists. Isthmus arts & culture editor Catherine Capellaro writes about 11 films that opened her heart or blew her mind in 2018. Read more
Dec 20, 2018
Palace intrigue
Director Yorgos Lanthimos has created a masterpiece in “The Favourite,” a behind-the-scenes palace thriller featuring a trio of strong women. Read more
Dec 13, 2018
My 10 favorite shows of 2018
It’s top-10 time! Isthmus TV critic Alex Claiborne has watched a lot of TV so you get to watch only the best shows. Read more
Dec 13, 2018
5:00 AM
"Schindler’s List" revisited
Film critic MaryAnn Johanson shares lessons for 2018 from revisiting the film “Schindler’s List.” The film is in theaters for a limited release 25th anniversary edition. Read more
Dec 6, 2018
5:01 AM
Courtesy of HBO
Forget holiday shows
If you look past the holiday specials, December has some dramatic and comic gems coming up on your home screens. Isthmus TV critic Alex Claiborne recommends the new doc “Say Her Name” and “Roma” from Alfonso Cuarón. Read more
Nov 30, 2018
3:10 PM
Alabama up close
By focusing on the details of everyday life in a black community in Greensboro, Alabama, “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” strikes with the force of an imagist poem. Read more
Nov 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Space traveling while black
Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” TV show, will be in town this weekend for Wizard World Madison. Aaron Conklin chats with the groundbreaking performer about space travel and why she loves interacting with fans. Read more
Nov 28, 2018
10:15 AM
Dogged determination
Despite a government ban, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has made another film: “3 Faces” is a low-key drama about a young girl who wants to become an actor. It shows as part of MMoCA’s Spotlight Cinema on Nov. 28. Read more
Nov 21, 2018
5:00 AM
Special Screenings
The Young Girls of Rochefort
Twin sisters (Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac) in a quiet town hatch a plan to escape to the big city. G, 1967. Free. Read more
Jan 24, 2019
7:00 PM
Crazy Rich Asians
Romantic comedy in which a New Yorker travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family. PG-13, 2018. Free. Read more
Jan 25, 2019
6:00 PM
