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Fantastic Fest: ‘Belladonna of Sadness’ entrances with beautiful yet horrifying imagery

Charles Liu October 1, 2015

“Belladonna of Sadness” is a Japanese animated film released in 1973, but it never officially opened in the United States. Directed and co-written by Eiichi Yamamoto, the highly erotic, adult-oriented...

Monthly Playlist: Four bands to listen to before ACL

Marisa Charpentier October 1, 2015

More than 150 bands will take over Zilker Park at Austin City Limits Mucsic Festival this year. While not every band will make it on your personal schedule, here are four highlights to keep on your...

Electro-pop band Night Drive to take ACL-goers on sci-fi journey

James Rodriguez October 1, 2015

Brought together by a mix of tragedy and serendipity, Rodney Connell and Brandon Duhon blend sci-fi elements with catchy synth beats in their electro-pop band, Night Drive. The two first met when a girl...

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Fantastic Fest: ‘Follow’ delivers a good, small story about love, paranoia

Alex Pelham October 1, 2015

“Follow,” the directorial debut of Owen Egerton, features a small story about commitment and paranoia. The film doesn’t try to be big and brash and does a great job building a small love...

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TBT: Hurricane Rita almost puts hold on ACL 2005

Brandi Davis October 1, 2015

Two years ago, heavy rains caused Austin City Limits to cancel the final day of festivities. But in 2005, when a Category 5 hurricane hit Texas, the show went on. That same year, The Daily Texan staff...

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Fantastic Fest: ‘High-Rise’ falls flat with ill-conceived characters, confusing plot

Alex Pelham September 30, 2015

“High-Rise” focuses so much on theme that its story gets entirely left behind. Despite a promising setup involving the residents of a towering apartment complex going insane and engaging in...

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The Music Men: UT alumni establish Austin’s music scene in 1970s

Cat Cardenas September 28, 2015

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Dog Beard and Moustache Competition supports Austin Animal Center

Megan Kallus September 28, 2015

Before the AFHC Dog Beard and Moustache Competition on Saturday, Siberian Huskies and corgis wearing bandanas waited side by side in line next to the Mohawk’s stage. The competition, hosted by...

Fantastic Fest: Filmmakers face off in battle of with words,fists in Fantastic Debates

Alex Pelham September 28, 2015

Every year, Fantastic Fest hosts an event that features movie fans literally battling over several cinematic topics. The Fantastic Debates feature select filmmakers arguing over certain...

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Fantastic Fest: ‘April and the Extraordinary World’ creates stunning world with creative possibilities

Alex Pelham September 27, 2015

“April and the Extraordinary World” presents a charming animated adventure with a beautifully crafted, innovative steampunk-inspired world. Taking cues from animation powerhouses such...

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Fantastic Fest Live Blog: Saturday, Sept. 26

Charles Liu and Alex Pelham September 26, 2015

Cinema lovers from across the globe are flocking to Austin for Alamo Drafthouse’s annual Fantastic Fest, which runs from Thursday to Oct. 1. The week-long film festival showcases strange and avant-garde...

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Fantastic Fest: ‘Tale of Tales’ provides three dark, twisted adaptations of classic fairytales

Charles Liu September 26, 2015

It would be a mistake to think “Tale of Tales” is a wannabe Disney film: there’s little that is wholesome or satisfying about this fantasy picture. Directed by Matteo Garrone, the film...

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