Eli Radtke

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‘Rat Queens’ entertains with laugh-out-loud dialogue, ‘Bone’ takes a fresh spin on the coming-of-age genre

With the new “Marvel: Infinity War” trailer out this week, new seasons of superhero shows like “Agents of Shield,” “Runaways” and new episodes of “The Gifted,” I’m just trying to hide somewhere dark and deep where the Marvel Universe hasn’t pried its grubby little fingers yet. It’s not that I dislike Marvel; I just like to breathe the fresh air on occasion, so, let’s lead off with a suggestion from an entirely different angle.

‘Outcast,’ ‘Runaways’ explore diverse story arcs for the underdog

This week, let's focus on outcasts. Everybody loves a good comeback story, rooting for the underdogs, David over Goliath, etc.

Comics offer unbridled creativity for all ages

“Words and pictures are yin and yang. Married, they produce a progeny more interesting than either parent.” ? Dr. Seuss The signs call out from under forgotten awnings or run-down strip malls.

The JVN Project: Empowering youth and connecting communities through the art of hip-hop

Right next to the Center for Limnology, where the Lakeshore Path begins, there is a stone with a plaque on it.

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

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

‘Sneaky Pete’ fills up TV void

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.

Four Star Video Cooperative keeps rental business alive and thriving

Walking down State Street, it is easy to become distracted by the many flashing signs, cries from the street corners or the stunning view of the Capitol in the distance. Amidst all the clutter, tucked between the Asian Kitchen and Pita Pit, is Four-Star Video Cooperative.

‘Legion’ brings new colors to Marvel universe

Oh great, another Marvel production. With Captain America and friends being thrown in our face almost twice daily, superheroes can feel like a tired topic.

“The Young Pope” adds to HBO’s strong lineup

Church, specifically the Catholic Church, has never been more interesting than it is in “The Young Pope.” Created by Paolo Sorrentino (“This Must Be The Place,” “Youth,” “The Great Beauty”), the new HBO show follows Lenny Belardo (Jude Law) who is anointed Pope Pius XIII at the age of 46.

The new year brings promising new TV shows for viewers

The temperature is struggling to climb above freezing. The people of Madison slowly submerge their skin beneath a shell of thermal layering. This sounds like the perfect time of the year to postpone those New Year’s resolutions and exercise your thumbs by flipping through TV channels. With the new year, the major television players are putting out new content and targeting large audiences too slow from the holiday feasts to change the channel. Here’s what is coming to a living room near you in 2017.

When many concertgoers whip out their phones, it becomes difficult to appreciate the show.

Grace Potter

Grace Potter performed at the Barrymore Theatre Saturday night.  

Under

The Underachievers performed at the Majestic Thursday night.