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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: An attempt at something new falls short in many aspects

The review contains spoilers for “Kung Fu Panda 4.” 

Cardinal Gaming: Super Mario Bros. Wonder: 2D is super again

Spoilers ahead!

‘Dune: Part Two’ is the sequel fans have been waiting for

Sometimes I think to myself: “Is Timothee Chalamet really talented, or do I just find him attractive?” 

Cafe Coda’s annual CodaFest draws crowds for three days of jazz

In the heart of Madison’s Williamson-Marquette neighborhood, jazz enthusiasts gathered to celebrate their shared love for jazz music at the third annual CodaFest. 

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New gadgets, age-old stories fuse art with tech at Chazen’s ‘Message from Our Planet’

Art has always been a way for artists to send messages across generations. From the first depictions of religious scenes to the books of the 1900s, art pieces are snapshots of time passed down for future generations.

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Wisconsin Film Festival: Campus-centric films you should watch for

The annual Wisconsin Film Festival is back for its 26th year at multiple locations in Madison from April 4 to 11.

Peach Pit rocks Shannon Hall

Indie pop sensation Peach Pit brought the house down Friday at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall with their catchy tunes and energetic stage presence. 

Jon Batiste brings Bourbon Street to Madison for the Uneasy Tour

New Orleans native Jon Batiste played his heart out to a sold-out crowd at The Sylvee on Feb. 24. Batiste’s constant smiles and gospel shouts made for a truly memorable experience.

‘If you become something, you can wash the stain off’: Pahuja’s ‘To Kill a Tiger’ depicts a child sex abuse survivor’s societal alienation

Content warning: This story contains information about sexual violence.

‘The Distance to Kababayan’ builds community through food

University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student Mariah Moneda explored the role food plays in building community in her MFA qualifier show, “The Distance to Kababayan.”

UW-Madison students to release new indie game Garage Sale

University of Wisconsin-Madison student Amelia Zollner’s junior and senior years of high school were filled with boredom and disconnect due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was then that she was prompted to put something out into the world, intent on making her mark with an indie game titled Garage Sale. 

Netflix’s live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ isn’t that bad despite mixed reviews

This review contains spoilers for “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” 

Let the girls go to space!

First things first: “The Marvels” admittedly has more baggage than your average film — even your average Marvel film. From a production delay that set it back a year, another that moved it from July to November 2023, the SAG strike ending on the day of the film's premiere — meaning the actors couldn't even speak about the film until it entered theaters — and, of course, the massive online hate campaign that marred the original film, neither production nor promotion came easy.

EMWAY to release single packed with scream vocals, upbeat guitar riffs

Madison Midwest emo band Excuse Me, Who Are You? (EMWAY) bring a refreshing voice to alternative music with their upcoming single, “Maybe That Truck Hit Me… And This Was All a Dream,” set to release on March 8. 

Rapper D Smoke performs Black History Month keynote

Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke performed as a keynote artist for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Black History Month celebration Wednesday at Memorial Union alongside his brother and R&B singer Davion Farris. 

‘Les Misérables’ remains a revolutionary, timeless classic

Content warning: This story contains information about suicide.