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Going through ‘Boyhood’

Dace, Designer August 29, 2014

Richard Linklater had a vision: to tell the story of growing up. “Boyhood” differs from other coming-of-age films in that it doesn’t dwell on a single life-changing event or especially poignant age....

Kiss Me Kate

Kiss me, Kate

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor August 29, 2014

After being closed for two years of renovation, the Wisconsin Union Theater reopens with a Four Seasons production of “Kiss Me, Kate,” Aug. 22-24. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Union...

These five films highlight the summer movie season

Tom Richardson, Staff writer May 7, 2014

People always seem to know what kind of movies trip their trigger, but during the summer movie season, it’s hard to narrow it down to the “must-see” titles. Here is a list of five films to look forward...

Movie review: Occulus

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 23, 2014

There are a couple different types of horror movies. Some are simply what could be called startlers; movies that surprise you with things that are loud, bright and sudden. Some are gore-fests, celebrations...

Movie review: “Enemy”

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer April 23, 2014

Films that are left open for interpretation, always have a certain level of intrigue about them that typical mainstream films don’t. These kinds of films ask questions to the viewer, and they almost...

Retro review: Metroid

Tyler Richter, Staff Writer April 23, 2014

Say the word Metroid around almost any gamer, and they will know precisely what you are talking about. The entire “Metroid” saga, starting with the original “Metroid” game released in 1986, has...

Game review: Don’t Tap the White Tile

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 23, 2014

Top of the white tile type games last Monday, “Don’t Tap the White Tile” is a game based on a Japanese release with a simple premise: Tap the black tiles, don’t tap the white ones. Like many good...

Game review: Dead Nation

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer April 23, 2014

I came late to the gaming party. It wasn’t until last year that I played my very first game, “Dead Nation,” on the PlayStation 3 that made its way to my apartment thanks to the man in my life. I...

Shakey Graves shares his study sounds at High Noon

Betsy Osterberger, News Editor April 23, 2014

As rain pounded on the streets of Madison and snow loomed in the forecast, 400 folk-rock fans headed to the High Noon Saloon, in hopes that Austin, Texas-grown artist, Alejandro Rose-Garcia – a.k.a....

Music review: “Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo

Karen Cass, Opinions Editor April 23, 2014

Jason Derulo’s latest album, “Talk Dirty,” was released on April 15, 2014. It is a reissue of Derulo’s third album, “Tattoos,” an EP released in September 2013. “Talk Dirty” includes the...

R&B music still alive and well

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor April 23, 2014

The song “OMG” by Usher might as well announced the end of R&B. It was as if the genre couldn’t exist by itself, and needed, for existing and have place in the pop charts, to mix with dance and...

Costner drafts to win in “Draft Day”

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief April 23, 2014

Millions watch it on primetime every year as fans hope for the pick that will help propel their team to the playoffs and ultimately, the Super Bowl. Those of us who love football will debate endlessly...

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