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A longtime Tone Madison contributor and former archivist for the Wisconsin State Journal, Chris Lay has also been referred to as a “cool ninja” by the Insane Clown Posse.

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Final viewing notes on the 2018 Wisconsin Film Festival

Three writers reflect on the screenings and filmmaker visits that stood out at the 20th annual festival. 

Podcast: Johnny Walsh presses on

The Madison-based stand-up talks about navigating the local comedy scene and winning the 2018 Madison's Funniest Comic Contest.

A Tone Madison audio extra: A Rocky Rococo eulogy from 2016

Hear our classic piece on Rocky Rococo's eccentric mascot in audio form.

Podcast: A WFF ’18 roundtable

Five Tone Madison writers discuss the 20th annual Wisconsin Film Festival, which runs April 5 through 12.

It’s almost Mallards bobblehead season, and we have feelings

In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.

Hammock dreams

In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.

Background viewing for the 2018 Wisconsin Film Festival

Pointers for streaming work from some of the filmmakers featured in this year's fest.

A Wisconsin Film Festival 2018 poster gallery

A roundup of some excellent art that's largely absent from the festival itself.

A first look at the 2018 Wisconsin Film Festival

The sprint to get your head around a nearly 150-title lineup begins.

Madison Calendar, February 22 through 28

Post-pop dreaming with Porches, brash hip-hop from Dai Burger, a "mean-spirited film," a new Madison Mixtape, and more events of note in Madison this week.