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Our latest stories covering culture and politics in Madison, Wisconsin.

UW Cinematheque’s new fall 2022 premiere series fills in the gaps missing from Madison multiplexes

Lewis Peterson | Aug 23, 2022

An image collage featuring several stills of premiere showcase films, including Park Chan-wook's "Decision To Leave" (2022) on the bottom left and "The Plains" (2022) on the bottom right. Others include David Lynch's "Lost Highway" (1997) on the top left, "Dial Code Santa Claus" (1989) on the middle left, and documentary "Television Event" (2020) on the top right.The often-repertory movie house on campus expands its horizons with a dozen premiere films every Thursday from September 1 through November 17.

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“The Village Detective: A Song Cycle” studies malleable material history with a welcome neutrality

Maxwell Courtright | Aug 22, 2022

A witness appears in a weathered, recovered frame of Ivan Lukinsky’s 1969 mystery film "The Village Detective."Bill Morrison's latest essay documentary film screens at MMoCA's Rooftop Cinema on August 25.

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Outdoor cinema continues, and Mad Lit DJ Block Party lights up State Street

Scott Gordon, Grant Phipps, Maxwell Courtright and Steven Spoerl | Aug 21, 2022

Film projection illustration by Shaysa Sidebottom.Plus more events we recommend checking out in Madison, August 22 through 28 edition.

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Leopold’s patio series unites its caffè regulars and movie buffs downtown

Grant Phipps | Aug 19, 2022

An image collage that features Leopold's owner Sam Brown seated at a table in front of the business after closing time (top left), a framed Italian art print poster of Fitzcarraldo by Rotolitoservice (top right). Both photos were taken by Grant Phipps. The bottom wide shot of the audience watching the film Fitzcarraldo on July 17 was captured by Sam Brown.Regent Street Books Bar Caffè owner (and burgeoning programmer) Sam Brown takes us to the movies.

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Keepers of the glass pyramid

Scott Gordon | Aug 19, 2022

A photo shows three award trophies from the Writers Of The Future contest. The trophies are large, triangular objects consisting of a glass pyramid atop a solid-colored base. Embedded in the glass portion of each is a feather.Two Madison writers discuss winning the Writers Of The Future contest.

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Capitol Punishments: Vos tosses Gableman

Christina Lieffring | Aug 17, 2022

Illustration: Ghosts and ghouls are shown swarming about the Wisconsin Capitol. Illustration by Maggie Denman.Vos tries to sweep the fiasco of Gableman's sham election investigation under the rug.

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The Four Star podcast on cinema in the great outdoors

Grant Phipps, Lewis Peterson and Jason Fuhrman | Aug 16, 2022

(Don't) call them "before and after" shots. Before the podcast recording, Cap Times critic Rob Thomas (right) joins Grant Phipps (left) and Lewis Peterson (center) as they pose with sunglasses in front of the Four Star Video Rental counter. The bottom photo was taken after recording without Rob Thomas, with Jason Fuhrman taking his place on the right. Grant and Lewis assume similar poses and face the camera with sunglasses again.With special guest Rob Thomas, Jason Fuhrman, Lewis Peterson, and Grant Phipps share their thoughts on and a short history of the all-too-brief Madison outdoor movie season.

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