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30 years later, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy reunite to discuss “The Breakfast Club”

Danielle Lopez March 16, 2015

A brain, an athlete, a basket-case, a princess and a criminal. In honor of “The Breakfast Club’s” 30th anniversary, Universal Studios premiered the digitally remastered film at the...

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“Spy” delivers sharp humor and memorable characters in a homage to classic spy films

Alex Pelham March 16, 2015

It seems obvious that “Spy” was produced as a star vehicle for comedian Melissa McCarthy. This isn’t really an issue, as McCarthy is talented and has before proven that she is a comedic...

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A discussion with Sally Field and writer, director Michael Showalter

Danielle Lopez March 16, 2015

Saturday night, the world premiere of Sally Field’s most recent film, “Hello, My Name Is Doris,” impressed the majority its South By Southwest audience. Read our review here. On...

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Husband and wife duo collaborate with robot drummers in local band Pony Trap

Kat Sampson March 15, 2015

Four years ago, Austin music teacher Quentin Thomas-Oliver went looking for a drummer willing to play the type of music he wanted. When he couldn’t find one, he built one.   “So I had...

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Mark Duplass gives advice to young filmmakers

Kat Sampson March 15, 2015

Sunday’s first keynote address came from the multi-talented filmmaker Mark Duplass. The address lasted 30 minutes and covered topics ranging from the current state of independent filmmaking to filmmaking...

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SXSW Review: “Ex-Machina” is a brilliant thriller that blends sci-fi and terror

Alex Pelham March 15, 2015

“Ex-Machina” is a film that plays with the idea that there is a muddled difference between human and machine. Granted, there have been many films that tackle this subject, but the majority...

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Co-founder of Brooklyn-based company Imagine Think talks about “graphically recording” SXSW panel

Kat Sampson March 15, 2015

Heather Willems, co-founder of Imagine Think, just spent 60 minutes “graphically recording” the SXSW panel “LA and The Innovation Economy.” Imagine Think, a Brooklyn-based company,...

SXSW film review: Al Pacino flops in “Manglehorn,” while Sally Field shines in “My Name is Doris”

Alex Pelham March 15, 2015

Festival-goers at South By Southwest evidently know which headliners and other popular films to see this year, as lines to gain entry to the theaters stretched several blocks and even crossed streets...

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SXSW Live Blog: Saturday, March 21

Daily Texan Staff March 15, 2015

South By Southwest 2015 is nearly over — today is the last major day of the weeklong marathon. Follow us here as we continue to live-blog the best and the worst of what SXSW has to offer. For...

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SXSW Live Blog: Friday, March 20

Daily Texan Staff March 15, 2015

With only a few more days left, we're still live-blogging South By Southwest — the good, the bad and the very, very loud. Follow Daily Texan reporters, photographers and editors as...

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SXSW Live Blog: Thursday, March 19

Daily Texan Staff March 15, 2015

More than halfway through the week, we're still live-blogging South By Southwest — the good, the bad and the very, very loud. Follow Daily Texan reporters, photographers and editors...

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