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BELL, BOOK, AND CANDLE: Under the Spell (Again) of Novak and Stewart
The following notes on Bell, Book and Candle were written by Josh Martin, the Cinematheque’s project assistant and a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication Arts at UW-Madison. A recently restored 4K DCP of Bell, …
September 10, 2026
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s SERPENT’S PATH: Take One
The following notes on Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Serpent’s Path (1998) were written by Josh Martin, the Cinematheque’s project assistant and a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication Arts at UW-Madison. The 1998 version of Serpent’s Path …
September 3, 2026
Cinematheque Summer Screenings Cancelled
The UW-Madison campus is experiencing cooling and air conditioning limitations due to a broken chilled water line. While repairs are made, Vilas Hall has been closed to the public. All Cinematheque summer screenings announced between …
July 1, 2026- More News
