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Star-studded cast in “The Lost City” seamlessly fill their roles and incite laughter with amusing plotlines

Star-studded cast in “The Lost City” seamlessly fill their roles and incite laughter with amusing plotlines

Sofia Treviño, Life & Arts Reporter March 15, 2022
At its SXSW debut, “The Lost City'' left the audience with new laugh lines around their smiles and anticipating the next twists and turns of the story.
Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Lily Mo Sheen talk meta madness of ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Lily Mo Sheen talk meta madness of ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 14, 2022
The meta-film’s version of Cage is a struggling actor, desperate to figure out his identity in Hollywood and in his personal life.
Directing duo Adam and Aaron Nee, writer Dana Fox talk creating Paramount’s ‘The Lost City’

Directing duo Adam and Aaron Nee, writer Dana Fox talk creating Paramount’s ‘The Lost City’

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 14, 2022
The Daily Texan spoke with directing duo Adam and Aaron Nee and writer Dana Fox about their work on the star-studded adventure film "The Lost City".
‘Under the Influence’ creators Casey Neistat, Christine Vachon talk documenting rise, fall of David Dobrik’s internet fame

‘Under the Influence’ creators Casey Neistat, Christine Vachon talk documenting rise, fall of David Dobrik’s internet fame

Kaiya Little, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 14, 2022
In early 2019, Casey Neistat, filmmaker and Youtube star, set out with producer Christine Vachon to start a conversation about social media sensationalism and its real-world consequences in the documentary “Under the Influence.”
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...

Daniel Radcliffe, Sandra Bullock talk adventure comedy ‘The Lost City’

Noah Levine, Senior Film Columnist March 13, 2022

Paramount’s new adventure comedy “The Lost City” smashes into theaters nationwide on March 19. The movie had a special premiere screening at Austin’s very own SXSW this past Saturday. “The Lost...

Anne Hathaway, Jared Leto talk crafting performances in Apple TV’s “WeCrashed”

Noah Levine, Senior Film Columnist March 13, 2022

“WeCrashed,” a new limited series from Apple TV+, chronicles the rise and fall of real estate company WeWork. The series stars Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway in the leading roles of CEO Adam Neumann...

“El Carrito” Director Zahida Pirani shares themes of support in immigrant communities, draws inspiration from her upbringing

“El Carrito” Director Zahida Pirani shares themes of support in immigrant communities, draws inspiration from her upbringing

Sofia Treviño, Life and Arts Associate Editor March 13, 2022

Premiering on March 12 at SXSW, “El Carrito,” a short film directed by Zahida Pirani, captures Nelly, a street vendor, after she makes a risky decision for her business. Battling with trusting her...

Local sister trio The Tiarras talk newest single, SXSW jitters

Local sister trio The Tiarras talk newest single, SXSW jitters

Sofia Treviño, Life and Arts Associate Editor March 12, 2022

Mexican American sister trio, The Tiarras, released their new single, “They Don’t See Us,” a lyrical ode to invisibility and unrealistic beauty standards, on March 11. Composed of singer and guitarist...

Tony Hawk, Mark Duplass, others talk new documentary ‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’

Tony Hawk, Mark Duplass, others talk new documentary ‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 12, 2022

“Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off” premiered in Austin as part of Saturday’s South by Southwest film festival at the Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue. The HBO documentary, directed and shot...

Directing duo The Daniels and film crew talk crafting sci-fi madness of ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

Directing duo The Daniels and film crew talk crafting sci-fi madness of ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 12, 2022

SXSW 2022 kicked off in Austin on Friday night with the incredible premiere of A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” The multiverse-style science fiction comedy comes from directing duo The...

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