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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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An all-new Mickey returns to screens, embracing his symbolism, faults, enduring magic

An all-new Mickey returns to screens, embracing his symbolism, faults, enduring magic

Zoe Tzanis, Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2022

Mickey, the nearly 100-year-old mouse, marches triumphantly back on-screen March 19 in the biographical documentary “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse,” which premiered at South by Southwest. The Disney+...

David Siev talks evolution of ‘Bad Axe,’ capturing intimate family moments, family’s restaurant 

David Siev talks evolution of ‘Bad Axe,’ capturing intimate family moments, family’s restaurant 

Zoe Tzanis, Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2022

When David Siev moved from New York back to his hometown of Bad Axe, Michigan, and began filming his family and their efforts to maintain their family business, he had no idea this casual footage would...

LAUNDRY DAY talks creating album We Switched Bodies, developing sound

LAUNDRY DAY talks creating album ‘We Switched Bodies,’ developing sound

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2022

Growing up in bustling New York City, LAUNDRY DAY surged onto the music scene in 2018, traveling to sold out shows and working with top producers as teenagers. Now, four years since their debut, the quintet...

No. 25 Texas survives Virginia Tech for its 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2014 

No. 25 Texas survives Virginia Tech for its 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2014 

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter March 19, 2022

Texas was down 32-31 as the clock neared zero in the first half. The start of the game was not ideal for the Longhorns, taking five minutes before getting their first point. Texas did not take its first...

‘Swimming With Sharks’ showrunner, cast talk revealing truth of Hollywood, playing darker roles 

‘Swimming With Sharks’ showrunner, cast talk revealing truth of Hollywood, playing darker roles 

Sofia Treviño, Life & Arts Reporter March 18, 2022

Roku’s new series adaptation of George Huang’s 1994 film “Swimming With Sharks” premiered its first two episodes March 14 at SXSW. The series reveals darker aspects of Hollywood from a female perspective....

Ariel + The Culture talks unique blend of influences, reconnecting with Spanish language, culture through music

Ariel + The Culture talks unique blend of influences, reconnecting with Spanish language, culture through music

Sofia Treviño, Life & Arts Reporter March 18, 2022

Jason “Ariel” Bobadilla, professionally known as Ariel + The Culture, creates fresh sounds with a mix of hip-hop, indie and Latinx beats. Performing at South by Southwest for the first time, the Dallas-based...

‘Master’ director Mariama Diallo, stars Zoe Renee, Noa Fisher talk working on chilling university-set horror film

‘Master’ director Mariama Diallo, stars Zoe Renee, Noa Fisher talk working on chilling university-set horror film

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 18, 2022

“Master” has come to SXSW after originally premiering recently at Sundance Film Festival. The horror film, hitting Amazon Prime on March 18, follows freshman college student Jasmine (Zoe Renee) and...

‘Bad Axe’ offers intimate view of Asian-American family, their restaurant during COVID-19 pandemic

‘Bad Axe’ offers intimate view of Asian-American family, their restaurant during COVID-19 pandemic

Zoe Tzanis, Life & Arts Reporter March 17, 2022

Director David Siev invites audiences into his living room for an immersive non-fiction family drama about life, loss, love and triumph during the COVID-19 pandemic in “Bad Axe.” This intimate documentary...

SXSW Live Shot: Strawberry Guy forges impressionist soundscapes at first American showcase

SXSW Live Shot: Strawberry Guy forges impressionist soundscapes at first American showcase

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter March 17, 2022

After ear-shattering performances by previous acts, the first notes of Debussy's “Arabesque 1” suddenly began floating around Cedar Street Courtyard. Strawberry Guy made his presence known, painting...

Director, cast of ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ talk acting in horror, picking roles, prepping for intensity

Director, cast of ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ talk acting in horror, picking roles, prepping for intensity

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 17, 2022

“Bodies Bodies Bodies,” a horror-comedy hybrid from the iconic company A24, contains an impressive ensemble cast featuring Rachel Sennott (“Shiva Baby”), Chase Sui Wonders (“Generation”), Maria...

Iliana Sosa’s ‘What We Leave Behind’ authentically captures grandfather Julián Moreno, steals audience’s heart at SXSW

Iliana Sosa’s ‘What We Leave Behind’ authentically captures grandfather Julián Moreno, steals audience’s heart at SXSW

Sofia Treviño, Life & Arts Reporter March 14, 2022

Dressed in long-sleeved flannels with a sombrero perched atop his head, Julián Moreno shines in “What We Leave Behind.” Directed by Iliana Sosa, Julián’s granddaughter and a UT radio-television-film...

El Paso artist Flores shares upcoming projects, Mexican American identity in music

El Paso artist Flores shares upcoming projects, Mexican American identity in music

Angela Lim, Life and Arts Senior Reporter March 14, 2022

Bringing the experiences of her Mexican American community to the forefront, Flores uses music to incite social change. Through R&B slow jams and reflective lyrics, she shows how growing up in El Paso...

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