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SXSW

Snoop Dogg, Weldon Angelos, and Mark Holden discuss criminal justice reform

Daisy Wang March 20, 2017

On Saturday afternoon, Snoop Dogg, Weldon Angelos and Mark Holden took the stage at the Austin Convention Center. The trio came together not to discuss music, but instead, the importance of criminal justice...

SXSW: Alien horror film “Life” isn’t out of this world

Charles Liu March 19, 2017

The crew of a space vessel comes into contact with a terrifying creature that picks of its members one by one. As the casualties mount, the crew must find a way to kill the organism, or at least prevent...

Nardwuar inspires music journalists to embrace unconventionality

Morgan O'Hanlon March 19, 2017

Donning his signature Scottish cap and red plaid pants, Nardwuar the Human Serviette graced the stage at South by Southwest early Saturday afternoon. But instead of dealing out his gifts and strange questions...

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Live Blog: SXSW 2017 | Saturday, March 18

South by Southwest is drawing to a close, but we're not done yet. Here's what we're checking out today! Follow the blog for updates.  (Update, 2 p.m.): Snoop Dogg, Weldon Angelos,...

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SXSW: “Colossal” uses monsters to explore alcoholism, domestic violence

Charles Liu March 18, 2017

Monsters are great metaphors for mankind’s demons. “Gojira” is about nuclear holocaust. “A Monster Calls” is about accepting death. Nacho Vigalondo’s “Colossal”...

SXSW: “Give Me Future” gives young Cubans a voice

Chris Duncan and Charles Liu March 18, 2017

On March 6, 2016, electronic music band Major Lazer played a historic concert in Havana, Cuba, before half a million fans. Their performance came at a time in which the United States began seeking to repair...

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SXSW: “A Bad Idea Gone Wrong” proves enjoyable though flawed

Charles Liu March 18, 2017

Writer-director Jason Headley makes a great feature film debut with “A Bad Idea Gone Wrong,” an indie comedy about two friends who manage to bungle an easy robbery job. This light picture owes...

Garth Brooks, Steve Boom discuss music consumption in the age of streaming

Morgan O'Hanlon March 17, 2017

As trends have shifted from radio to cd’s, mp3’s to iPods, Spotify to Apple Music and beyond, streaming seems to have solidified its place in the future of music consumption. On Friday afternoon,...

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SXSW: “The Honor Farm” is wimpy, wannabe horror

Charles Liu March 17, 2017

What did I just watch? That’s the question most people will ask after seeing “The Honor Farm,” a teen horror film that has seems more interested in telling a coming-of-age story than...

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SXSW: “Easy Living” delights with great performances, writing

Charles Liu March 17, 2017

Adam Keleman’s debut feature, “Easy Living,” is the kind of movie you want to see at SXSW: an intimate indie picture produced by an up-and-coming filmmaker who isn’t afraid to take...

SXSW: Zane Lowe details love of music

Chris Duncan March 17, 2017

At his panel on Thursday, Zane Lowe told the story of his love affair with music, detailing his childhood and progress toward his current position with Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio. Growing up...

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