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Wisconsin Film Fest: No good guys in ‘Sleepless Night’

Andreas, Clarion staff April 25, 2012

“Sleepless Night” is a French action and thriller movie that takes place in Paris. The screenplay for the 2011 movie was directed by Frederic Jardin. He begins with the main character (Tomer Sisley,)...

Wisconsin Film Fest: 4:44 Last Day on Earth

Tom Richardson, Clarion staff April 25, 2012

What would you do if you found out that the world was coming to an end at 4:44 a.m. the following day? Would you go to a special place? Would you pursue a list of things that you always wanted to do in...

Ragbirds offer sounds from around the world

Pete Schaeve, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

A unique tapestry of folk rock music sewn together with a patchwork of sounds from around the world, the Ragbirds' vessel of music has taken influence from traditional African, Cuban/Caribbean, Irish/Celtic,...

The Clarion’s exclusive Q&A with Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds

Pete Schaeve, The Clarion April 10, 2012

Pete Schaeve of The Clarion recently was able to sit down with Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds for an exclusive Q&A session. Pete Schaeve: How did you get the name the Ragbirds? Erin Zindle: I use...

Lucero

Lucero rocks with ‘Women and Work’

Callie Strouf, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

The ever-evolving Lucero of Memphis, Tenn. made a celebrated return to Madison on April 5. In front of an enthusiastic audience at the Majestic Theatre the band introduced nearly every song from their...

Wisconsin Film Festival reels back into Madison

Alex De Young, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

Now that winter is finally behind us and the people of Madison’s spirits are warm, it would seem like a good time to see a new and engaging film, right? So instead of going to that boring old movie theater,...

Reptar rocks High Noon Saloon

Alexia Gleysteen, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

Indie-pop band Reptar rocked Madisonians at the High Noon Saloon on April 4. Canopies and Quiet Hooves accompanied their performance. The sounds of the three bands worked well together, each bringing their...

Second City comedy troupe can still make you laugh out loud

Eric Daft, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

The Second City, who have had famous past members such as John Belushi, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd, have continued on a legacy of excellent humor with the members participating now. Keeping up with sketches...

Magic Reborn: Seven years later, ‘Shadow of the Colossus’ still among the best platformers

George Treviranus, Design Director April 10, 2012

Initially released on the PlayStation 2, fans can once again relive the joy of tackling one of the best action platformers in the history of gaming. The game is largely the same, featuring the story of...

Video Game Reviews

George Treviranus, Lead Designer April 10, 2012

RAYMAN ORIGINS Ubisoft “Rayman Origins” translates very well onto the new Sony handheld. The dense resolution brings to life a game that really was better suited on a portable console anyway,...

Movie Review: ‘American Reunion’ just another piece of pie

Tom Richardson, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

Did you ever have that embarrassing moment in your life when you are doing something that is very “out of character” for you, and then out of sheer bad luck, one of your family members is catching...

Restaurant Review: Bandung

Andreas, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

Indonesian cuisine is tasty food that’s difficult to find in most of the U.S. The food with the peanut sauce and spicy ingredients that many Americans don’t get to taste. Bandung Indonesian Cuisine...

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