Arts

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PODCAST

Rock with the Flock Episode 2: Thor, 13 Reasons Why, Upcoming Films

By Jake Skubish , Ben Golden , Samantha Marz , Logan Rude and Audio Editing By Samantha Marz | Apr. 12, 2017

In the first episode of Rock With the Flock, The Daily Cardinal arts staff discusses the latest movie trailers, "13 Reasons Why" and upcoming films. To listen on SoundCloud, click here. Thor: Ragnarok (0:37) War for the Planet of the Apes (6:27) IT (8:15) 13 Reasons Why (12:05) The Fate of the Furious (25:32) The Circle (29:34) Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (33:20)

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ARTS

Undergrad Theatre Association’s 'Songs for a New World' reflects on humanity through song

By Flora Junhua Deng | Apr. 11, 2017

The student-run Undergraduate Theatre Association presented its production of “Songs for a New World,” written by Jason Robert Brown, April 6- 9.

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ARTS

New student film explores what it means to be masculine

By Jake Skubish | Apr. 11, 2017

For most people, the categories of ‘male’ and ‘female’ are taken as undeniably natural divisions. But a new film from four UW-Madison students, which will be showcased at the Chazen Art Museum this evening, is looking to challenge the notion that men have to put on a ‘masculine’ front.

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ARTS

Calvin Harris' ‘Heatstroke’ values new collaborations, the urgency of love, letting go

By Francisco Velazquez | Apr. 11, 2017

The summer is a good time to remind ourselves how easily we can fall in love. It is a simple time to find happiness in the outrageous.

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ARTS

Father John Misty releases dark, prosaic album, ‘Pure Comedy’

By Eli Radtke | Apr. 10, 2017

Indie music’s favorite disgruntled hipster has returned with a fresh gospel on what we’ve screwed up since last time.

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ARTS

Joey Bada$$’s ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$’ boldly critiques political climate

By Logan Rude | Apr. 10, 2017

On his debut album in 2015, Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ rapped, “Always drop hot s--t / Toroidal Flow keep constant / And I won't stop 'til I reach Christ Conscious.” With his latest project, ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$, he’s still dropping hot shit, and he’s one step closer to fully understanding how the world, and more specifically, America, works. In an interview with Genius at the end of February, Joey made a bold statement; he claimed to be a better rapper than Tupac.

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ARTS

The Wisconsin Film Festival brings charming projects to Madison

By Monique Scheidler | Apr. 10, 2017

The 19th annual Wisconsin Film Fest brought movie lovers from across the state together in the heart of Madison to watch some of the quirkiest and unique films from all over the world.

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ARTS

Magic City Hippies revives cancelled Hippo Campus show with upbeat funk

By Morgan Winston | Apr. 10, 2017

Due to illness, Madison-favorite Hippo Campus was unable to perform this past Saturday. However, Majestic Theatre opened its doors to the public for a free show with Magic City Hippies, Hippo Campus’ opener on tour supporting the release of their debut album, Landmark.

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ARTS

Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’ tackles the complexities of teenage suffering

By Lauren Chung | Apr. 10, 2017

When Jay Asher’s teen fiction novel, “13 Reasons Why,” first came out in 2007, I was among the many who were immediately engrossed with the New York Times bestseller.

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ARTS

‘Sneaky Pete’ fills up TV void

By Eli Radtke | Apr. 6, 2017

It’s that horrible time of the season—or seasons, I guess is more accurate. Yes, all the shows we love and adore are gearing up for their finales, leaving that horrible, dark place in your schedule that used to be filled with familiar characters and drama.

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ARTS

Danny Brown’s “Ain’t It Funny” music video combines a dark sense of humor with odd aesthetics

By Logan Rude | Apr. 5, 2017

Danny Brown has come to be known as one of hip-hop’s most eccentric figures. When I first heard him, I (like countless others upon first listening) was skeptical about his music—all because of his nasally, high-pitched voice.

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ARTS

Staff member commemorate time at Cardinal with tattoos

By Edgar Senchez | Apr. 5, 2017

People get tattoos for a variety reasons, whether it’s to honor a loved one, express themselves or make a memory come to life.

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ARTS

Hulu original series ‘Harlots’ brings sex positivity to streaming

By Monique Scheidler | Apr. 3, 2017

As an avid Hulu fan (well, currently a sad Hulu fan after finding out the next season of “The Mindy Project” is its last, but that’s beside the point) when I saw a promo for their brand new original show, “Harlots,” I was interested immediately.

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ARTS

Foxygen brings psychedelic sound and energy to the Majestic

By Chris Lueneburg | Apr. 2, 2017

Psychedelic-rock icons Foxygen performed at the Majestic Saturday night, capturing an intense glam vibe with their impressive grooves and on-stage antics.

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ARTS

UW-Madison School of Music showcases pianist Émile Naoumoff, offers educational opportunities for the public

By Flora Junhua Deng | Apr. 1, 2017

Émile Naoumoff, a virtuosic French Pianist of our time, visited UW-Madison from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he has been teaching as a professor since 1998. He gave a solo recital and a piano masterclass this past Wednesday and Thursday.

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PODCAST

Rock With the Flock Episode 1: SXSW

By Ben Golden , Samantha Marz , Amileah Sutliff and Logan Rude | Mar. 30, 2017

In the first episode of Rock With the Flock, The Daily Cardinal arts staff reflect on this year's South by Southwest film and music festival experience. To listen on SoundCloud, click here.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Director David Zucker talks “Airplane!”, comedy, getting his start on campus

By Jake Skubish | Mar. 30, 2017

Surely you’ve seen, or at least heard of, David Zucker’s movies. The 1971 UW-Madison alumnus is a giant in the film industry. He directed “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun,” and helped start the careers of South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker as well as “Dumb and Dumber” directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly. In town for a campus tour with his son, I sat down with Zucker to talk about his time at UW-Madison and everything that followed.

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ARTS

Netflix series ‘Love’ brings new angle to silver screen romantic comedies

By Leah Voskuil | Mar. 28, 2017

Do you ever add something to your Netflix queue and completely forget about it? Or worse, know about your ever-growing line of potential silver screen masterpieces but are too lazy to start something new?

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ARTS

The Lumineers creates a joyful, communal experience in live show

By Katie Scheidt | Mar. 27, 2017

Picture that cliché feeling of driving with your windows down, scream-singing on a summer day. Now take that feeling and multiply it by 100 and you have yourself a Lumineers concert.

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ARTS

Kendrick Lamar returns with ‘The Heart Part 4,’ a challenge to hip-hop

By Francisco Velazquez | Mar. 27, 2017

You could argue that a Gemini has multiple personalities all in one hour. It makes for an exciting conversation on the brink of anticipation.