David Boffa
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Continuity and expressive experimentation in the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival
Eight writers share their initial insights on the eight-day extravaganza, April 9 through 16, across UW campus and Madison.
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“Resurrection” explores human perceptions through the historical labyrinth of cinema
Bi Gan’s latest art-house epic premieres locally at UW Cinematheque on February 5.
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One movie meditation after another: toiling through 2025
Nine writers processed these trying times through cinema, at the theaters and at home.
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Video: Did we discover an oasis during the summer movie drought?
A second collaborative sit-down with Josiah Wampfler at OCA Media to recap a strained but not irredeemable viewing season.
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Crises of faith and fortune in “The Phoenician Scheme”
David Boffa and Sara Batkie contemplate the spiritual and reflexive dimensions of Wes Anderson’s latest deadpan adventure.
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“No Other Land” centers the resilience of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation
The urgent documentary by a Palestinian-Israeli collective sees its belated Madison premiere at the Bartell on May 25.
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Mortal and moral inquiries at the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival
Our writers ponder four incisive, formidable documentaries (and essay films) screening as part of the fest from April 4 through 10.
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“Relationship To Patient” navigates physical and emotional discomfort with refreshing candor and humor
Caroline Creaghead’s compelling narrative short film makes its local premiere at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 6.
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The sights and shape(s) of the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival
Seven writers size up the programming patterns in the eight-day celebration of movies, which runs April 3 through 10 across UW–Madison campus and beyond.
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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.
