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‘Villains’ brings out the best in the bad guys with successful dark humor

Noah Levine March 12, 2019

It turns out the best movies are the ones with no heroes at all. “Villains” is a dark comedy directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen that follows a criminal couple who breaks into a home that...

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‘Little Monsters’ shines a heartwarming light on the zombie genre

Noah Levine March 12, 2019

“Little Monsters” is the beacon of undead light in a time where zombie films have been done to death. This is Abe Forsythe’s third feature film and he surely delivers with a heartwarming...

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Psychology professor from Stanford speaks on how empathy can mend our broken society

Landry Allred March 12, 2019

People filled the ballroom of the Hilton Austin Downtown Hotel, waiting to hear about empathy’s short supply yet extreme importance. Jamil Zaki, a psychology professor from Stanford University,...

Q&A: Wyclef Jean discusses latest project, collaborations with students

Tiana Woodard March 12, 2019

With a discography spanning 25 years, rapper and producer Wyclef Jean has acquired a vast amount of musical experience. But through his latest project, Wyclef Goes Back to School, Jean transformed from...

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Q&A: Jackie Venson talks transition from classical pianist to shredding electric guitarist

Tiana Woodard March 12, 2019

Growing up, classical piano was all local singer-songwriter Jackie Venson knew. Little did anyone know Venson would later make her way into some of Austin’s most popular venues, strumming away at...

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‘Good Boys’ delivers outrageous, bittersweet comedy that highlights impact of childhood relationships

Noah Levine March 12, 2019

From the team that brought you “Superbad” comes a film that is super good (boys). “Good Boys” is a coming-of-age comedy directed by Gene Stupnitsky (“The Office”)...

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HBO’s ‘Running With Beto’ is engaging documentary with unique access

Brooke Sjoberg March 12, 2019

In the 2018 midterm elections, one Texan gained supreme star power by campaigning in all of the state’s 254 counties and understanding social media. David Modigliani’s “Running with Beto”...

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Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams discusses voter suppression, disillusionment

Tiana Woodard March 12, 2019

The most memorable moments of the 2018 primaries are embedded in this year’s SXSW Interactive track. Congress rookie Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her opinions on “The New Left” this...

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Instagram co-founders talk Facebook, adding features, ‘tech breakup’

Jordyn Zitman March 11, 2019

An enormous ballroom and two overflow rooms weren’t enough to accomodate all of the people vying to see “Capturing the Moment: A Conversation With Instagram’s founders and TechCrunch’s...

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Elizabeth Banks talks ‘Shrill’, production company at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 11, 2019

Passionate fans and filmmakers gathered to see Elizabeth Bank’s featured session, moderated by actress Aidy Bryant. The two recently created “Shrill,” a show on Hulu, which will premiere...

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A$AP Rocky and Gorden Wagener talk intersection of fashion and luxury in design

John Melendez March 11, 2019

Rap listeners, luxury car enthusiasts, fashion followers and everyone in between gathered for one of Monday’s featured sessions, “Using Design ‘Differently’ to Make a Difference.” The...

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Q&A: Kalu and the Electric Joint talks about ‘shaping sound,’ everlasting bond

Tiana Woodard March 11, 2019

In today’s age, it’s hard to find a band that lasts past its early stages. But after a whole decade, the spark that ignited Austin-based psychedelic funk outfit Kalu and the Electric Joint’s...

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