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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
Christy Lemire
Associated Press
July 2
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When Larry met Woody: Curmudgeons join forces in 'Whatever Works'
The title of Woody Allen's new comedy, "Whatever Works," might define what the filmmaker has been up to the last few years. more >>
Rob Thomas
July 1
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3-D most engaging part of third 'Ice Age' movie
The new 'Ice Age' movie highlights what people mean when they say Pixar movies like 'Up' are so much better than animated films from other studios like Fox and DreamWorks. more >>
Rob Thomas
July 1
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Satisfying 'Public Enemies' more than a gangster movie
"Public Enemies" knows the language of the gangster movie so well, and yet director Michael Mann has taken it and created something exciting and new out of it. "Enemies" is thrilling, at times shocking in its violence, but it's also unexpectedly intimate, staying in close with its characters at every turn. more >>
By TOM ALESIA
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June 29
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Long wait for 'Public Enemies' nearly over; film set to open here
Columbus resident Rod Melotte is so excited to see "Public Enemies" that he may levitate from his seat in the theater during the film. He will see the John Dillinger biopic Tuesday night at Eastgate Cinema during a sold-out special screening for residents of Columbus, one of many state locations where the movie was filmed. more >>
Patrick Goldstein
Los Angeles Times
June 25
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UW grad not afraid to make 'Enemies' in pursuit of a great film
Hollywood is full of filmmakers who are uncompromising perfectionists, but only Michael Mann could boast that he not only has a favorite room to screen his films -- the Zanuck theater on the Fox lot -- but also a favorite row in the theater where he thinks you should park your fanny for the optimal viewing experience. more >>
Rob Thomas
June 25
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'Away We Go' gives filmgoers a different view of life in Madison
"It's really nice," says Verona (Maya Rudolph) in the movie "Away We Go," as she and her partner Burt (John Krasinski) tour what's supposed to be the UW-Madison campus. (It's actually some college in Connecticut standing in for the UW). more >>
Rob Thomas
June 24
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Outstanding writing, acting carry 'Away'
Start the campaign now. Start trying to persuade "Away We Go" screenwriters Dave Eggers ("A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius") and Vendela Vida and director Sam Mendes to make a sequel every nine years or so, the way Richard Linklater did with "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset." more >>
Rob Thomas
June 24
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Unexpected twists make for entertaining yoga documentary
When it comes to documentaries, I'm the opposite of George Peppard on "The A-Team." I love it when a plan doesn't come together. Documentaries are supposed to chronicle real life, so some of my favorite docs are the ones where the filmmakers' intentions go awry, and they end up making a different, messier film than the one they had set out to make. more >>
Jane Burns
June 23
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Extras-dense 'Anne Frank' gripping
Anne Frank would have turned 80 years old this month. She didn't live to see 16, but her dream of telling the world about her experiences during World War II endures. more >>
Christina M. Wright
Associated Press
June 23
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Accent was welcome task for 'Public Enemies' star Cotillard
Marion Cotillard says the most challenging part of playing John Dillinger's love interest in the upcoming film 'Public Enemies' was developing a believable Midwestern accent. more >>