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Bloody, outrageously funny ‘Bottoms’ packs punch

Bloody, outrageously funny ‘Bottoms’ packs punch

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 16, 2023

Emma Seligman’s sophomore feature film “Bottoms” embraces the cliches of an over-the-top high school flick only to completely lift them, flip them and slam them down. The South by Southwest headliner...

Rachel Sennott anchors empowering dramedy I Used to Be Funny

Rachel Sennott anchors empowering dramedy ‘I Used to Be Funny’

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 15, 2023

Content Warning: Mention of sexual assault From writer and director Ally Pankiw, SXSW selected film “I Used to Be Funny” follows comedian Sam (Rachel Sennott) as she copes with post-traumatic stress...

Peacock sci-fi series ‘Mrs. Davis’ premieres at SXSW

Peacock sci-fi series ‘Mrs. Davis’ premieres at SXSW

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 15, 2023

Created by Tara Hernandez (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon”) and Damon Lindelof (“Watchmen,” “Lost”), the sci-fi television show “Mrs. Davis” premiered at South by Southwest Tuesday....

Peach Luffe talks inspirations, creative process for debut album Everything is Peachy

Peach Luffe talks inspirations, creative process for debut album Everything is Peachy

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 14, 2023

Hailing from Toronto, Peach Luffe blossoms dream pop soundscapes with a summery glow produced, written, mixed and played from Jong Lee’s bedroom studio. Over the past three years, Peach Luffe has transitioned...

Sci-fi anthology ‘Shatter Belt’ premieres at SXSW

Sci-fi anthology ‘Shatter Belt’ premieres at SXSW

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 14, 2023

From Director James Ward Byrkit, the first season of sci-fi anthology “Shatter Belt” premiered at South by Southwest on Tuesday. The festival showcased episodes two to four of the debut season, all...

Civil rights leaders talk voting rights, accessibility in SXSW session

Civil rights leaders talk voting rights, accessibility in SXSW session

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 14, 2023

Along with her peers, Arndrea Waters King’s 14-year-old daughter — the only grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King — sits with fewer rights today than when she was born. “This...

Q&A: ‘Problemista’ cast, crew detail their love, pride for movie

Q&A: ‘Problemista’ cast, crew detail their love, pride for movie

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the “Problemista” red carpet for its SXSW premiere Monday to interview the cast and crew. The film follows a young El Salvadoran immigrant living in New York City with dreams...

‘Mustache’ tells charming tale of self-acceptance

‘Mustache’ tells charming tale of self-acceptance

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

Imran J. Khan’s feature directorial debut “Mustache” tells the tale of Ilyas (Atharva Verma), a Pakistani-American boy who struggles with transitioning from a private Islamic school to a public high...

Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ makes for thoughtful, imaginative debut feature film

Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ makes for thoughtful, imaginative debut feature film

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

Written, directed and starring Julio Torres, “Problemista” follows Alejandro, an aspiring toymaker living in New York City. Originally from El Salvador and out of a job, Alejandro starts working for...

Jay Hartzell and Jim Breyer discuss technology, future of UT at SXSW

Jay Hartzell and Jim Breyer discuss technology, future of UT at SXSW

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

UT president Jay Hartzell and Breyer Capital founder and CEO Jim Breyer sat down at South by Southwest on Saturday for a conversation about their individual journeys that led them to where they are today...

Q&A: ‘Self Reliance’ cast talk working with Jake Johnson, filmmaking process

Q&A: ‘Self Reliance’ cast talk working with Jake Johnson, filmmaking process

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the red carpet to interview the cast of Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut “Self Reliance,” which follows a man who accepts an invitation to participate in a dark web...

Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ makes for memorable feature directorial debut

Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ makes for memorable feature directorial debut

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers.  Written, produced, directed by and starring Jake Johnson, “Self Reliance” follows Tommy (Johnson) who accepts an invitation to participate in a dark web reality...

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