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Films by Texas filmmakers to look out for during SXSW

Films by Texas filmmakers to look out for during SXSW

Minza Mirza, Life and Arts Desk Editor March 7, 2024

Content warning: mention of sexual assault. As the Lone Star State sets to put on its annual festival of various media, the mass of talent can drown out the works of Texas filmmakers. To highlight the...

What food to grab around SXSW based on the SXSW film you’re most excited to see

What food to grab around SXSW based on the SXSW film you’re most excited to see

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

With various food options in the Austin area and hundreds of films showing at South By Southwest, badge holders may find it difficult to plan time to eat. The Daily Texan created a quiz for film lovers...

SXSW events to help you relax over Spring Break

SXSW events to help you relax over Spring Break

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

While it’s exciting to go from event to event throughout the week at South by Southwest, spring break is a dedicated time for students to relax. The Daily Texan put together a list of relaxing events...

The Longhorn Band marches down Decatur St. in New Orleans on Dec. 31, 2023.

Freshmen band members look forward to UT SXSW Parade

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

The Longhorn Band stands as one of the most recognizable organizations on campus. Their triumphant presence at football games and other local events led some to call them the soundtrack of the University,...

Free SXSW events that won’t break the bank

Free SXSW events that won’t break the bank

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

Heading to South by Southwest does not have to mean spending a pretty penny on a badge. The annual festival offers free events ranging from day parties to captivating live performances, so The Daily Texan...

Life&Arts live coverage team reflects on best moments at SXSW

Life&Arts live coverage team reflects on best moments at SXSW

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor The 10-day festival marathon began with artist interviews at hotels and ended at Paramount Theatre, a venue this musically inclined editor had never stepped foot in...

Q&A: Zachary Levi discusses the return to Shazam! in new sequel ‘Fury of the Gods’

Q&A: Zachary Levi discusses the return to Shazam! in new sequel ‘Fury of the Gods’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist March 20, 2023

With the recent release of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” The Daily Texan had the opportunity to attend a round table and ask Zachary Levi about his role as Shazam! “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” follows...

Festivalgoers roam and wander outside of the Austin Convention Center on March 13, 2023.

Photo Gallery: SXSW 2023

Julius Shieh, Alex Luevano, Joy Li, and Lorianne Willett March 20, 2023

Attendees flocked to downtown Austin for a week of movies, music and more during SXSW 2023. Take a glimpse at some of the Texan's favorite photos from the festival.  

‘Another Body’ documentary tells story of deepfake pornography survivor’s search for justice

‘Another Body’ documentary tells story of deepfake pornography survivor’s search for justice

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 20, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment. Transformed by the new wave of increasingly accessible artificial intelligence, the internet grows more similar to the wild, wild...

Q&A: Jon S. Baird, Noah Pink discuss “Tetris,” filmmaking advice

Q&A: Jon S. Baird, Noah Pink discuss “Tetris,” filmmaking advice

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist March 20, 2023

Making its world premiere at South by Southwest on Wednesday, “Tetris” follows the real story of Henk and Alexey’s unlikely friendship and their journey in developing the game Tetris — now one...

Q&A: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ cast, crew discuss franchise legacy, filmmaking advice

Q&A: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ cast, crew discuss franchise legacy, filmmaking advice

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist March 20, 2023

At the North American premiere of “Evil Dead Rise” at South by Southwest on Wednesday, The Daily Texan attended the red carpet to speak with its cast and crew members about their experiences with the...

Q&A: Disney+ series ‘American Born Chinese’ makes world premiere at SXSW

Q&A: Disney+ series ‘American Born Chinese’ makes world premiere at SXSW

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 19, 2023

Based on a Gene Luen Yang graphic novel of the same name, “American Born Chinese” follows Jin (Ben Wang) through his sophomore year of high school as he tries to fit in. When he meets Wei-Chen (Jimmy...

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