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The Humble and Sturdy YOUNG MR. LINCOLN
The following notes on John Ford’s Young Mr. Lincoln were written by Garrett Strpko, PhD candidate in the Department of Communication Arts at UW–Madison. On Friday, April 24, the Cinematheque will present a 35mm print of …
April 24, 2026
MICHAEL CLAYTON: A Moral Crusade Meets Corporate Reality
The following notes on Michael Clayton were co-written by Mattie Jacobs and Sarah Mae Fleming, PhD candidates in the Department of Communication Arts at UW – Madison. A 35mm print of Michael Clayton, from the collections of …
April 23, 2026
STAGECOACH: A Triumph for Ford, Nichols, and Wayne
The following notes on Stagecoach were written by Nick Sansone, PhD student in the Department of Communication Arts at UW – Madison. Stagecoach will screen in the Cinematheque’s “John Ford at Work” series at 7 p.m. …
April 17, 2026- More News
