Lewis Peterson
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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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Anarchist watchmakers change the tick of history in period drama “Unrest”
Swiss director Cyril Schäublin’s latest film premieres locally at MMoCA on November 16.
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Medieval Japan goes glam in anime musical “Inu-Oh”
Masaaki Yuasa’s surrealistic period drama commences the 2023 Rooftop Cinema series at MMoCA on August 10 at dusk.
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“Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls” is Meyer and Ebert’s happening, and it freaks us out
The cheeky send-up of the ’60s music industry screens at UW Cinematheque on July 19.
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“Twilight” and “Werckmeister Harmonies” slowly unravel the existential plight of modern existence
The two Hungarian art films by György Fehér and Béla Tarr screen in new restorations at UW Cinematheque on July 7 and 14.
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“Master Gardener” cultivates a thorny story of atonement
Paul Schrader’s latest drama, and follow-up to “The Card Counter,” is now playing at AMC Fitchburg through May 30.
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Toothless Hollywood satire “Fool’s Paradise” reads like a meta-prank
Charlie Day’s directorial debut, which unfortunately plays against his strengths, is now screening at Marcus Point, Marcus Palace, and AMC Fitchburg.
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Nick Prueher of Found Footage Festival stomps baskets and lawsuits in “Chop & Steele”
The archivist comedian shares his insights on his career beginnings with Joe Pickett and new documentary premiering at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 18.
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Searing themes and fleeting presences in five 2023 Wisconsin Film Festival selections
As the festival gets underway, a quick look at a quintet of compelling international documentaries and narrative features.
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Treat yourself to the 2023 Wisconsin Film Festival
Our film team takes a first look at the gifts of this year’s festival guide.
