“Candyman” reflects deeply on racial commodification
Nia DaCosta's visionary reboot of Bernard Rose's ‘90s horror entry, now playing at AMC and Marcus theaters, brings the saga full circle, deftly weaving the original and her own together.
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Rooftop Cinema: “The Inheritance” is a radical and vibrant tribute to Black art and activism
If you missed Ephraim Asili’s French New Wave-inspired debut feature at this year’s virtual Wisconsin Film Festival, Rooftop Cinema at MMoCA is once again presenting it on August 13.
“Diva” playfully muses on music and materialism
The sumptuous, sensory whirl of Jean-Jacques Beineix’s debut film is screening on 35mm at UW Cinematheque on August 5.
Paul Verhoeven crafts an elusive vision in his sexually and religiously charged “The Fourth Man”
The surreal, erotic Dutch-language psychological thriller is screening at UW Cinematheque on 35mm this Thursday, July 15.
Black inspirations and aspirations for a better future
Jason Fuhrman celebrates two prominent narrative features by Black directors—"The Inheritance" and "This Is My Desire"—included in the 2021 virtual fest.
“Beau Travail’s” entrancing martial ballet
Starting Wednesday night, Claire Denis’ acclaimed 1999 Melville adaptation will be available to rent through MMoCA’s virtual Spotlight Cinema.
Missing that mad dash forward: a movie theater appreciation
Five writers share experiences and thoughts on the value of the cinema amid the pandemic.
“The Whistlers” puts a tunefully deadpan twist on the crime thriller
Corneliu Porumboiu’s latest is now streaming, with half of the proceeds benefiting the Wisconsin Film Festival, where it was scheduled to screen this year.
Cocteau’s “Orpheus” is a labyrinthine trip down the mythological rabbit hole
Sunday, March 22, Chazen Museum of Art, 2 p.m., free.
Madison calendar, March 5 through 11
Four Star Video Heaven’s grand re-opening, “Crimson Gold” at the Chazen, and more events of note in Madison this week.