C Nelson-Lifson
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We contained multitudes: an uncontained year in cinema
In this inclusive diary compendium, 10 writers share their thoughts and experiences on the 2024 year in moviegoing.
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We set out in search of rapid on Metro Transit
Ground-level views from the long-awaited arrival of BRT.
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“Laura” is a haunting portrait that looms over cinema to this day
Otto Preminger’s classic 1944 noir mystery screens on 35mm at UW Cinematheque on July 17.
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A 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival preview in full bloom
Nine of our writers offer their picks and advice on the annual cinematic rite of spring that runs between April 4 and 11.
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“Bound” is a horny condemnation of the straight and narrow
The Wachowskis’ remarkably erotic, queer neo-noir from 1996 screens at OutReach on March 13.
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The voyeurism of “Peeping Tom” still offers a transgressive take on trauma
Michael Powell’s quintessential 1960 psychological thriller screens at UW Cinematheque on January 26.
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Getting closer to fine cinema: our year in Madison moviegoing
In 2023, Tone Madison’s film writers went to some interesting places, and unearthed some new favorites.
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Tod Browning celebrated the “freaks” in his subversive silent and early sound cinema
“The Unknown” (1927) and “Freaks” (1932) screen in new restorations at UW Cinematheque on September 16 starting at 6 p.m.
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“Benedetta” offers satirically profane, stimulating visions of sanctity
Paul Verhoeven’s transgressive religious period piece screens at OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center on July 26.
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“Invaders From Mars” spiritedly reflects the rampant McCarthyism of its era
The 1950s B-movie horror classic screens at UW Cinematheque on March 17 in a new 4K restoration.
