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Heist thriller ‘Americana’ brings modernity to Western genre

Heist thriller ‘Americana’ brings modernity to Western genre

Sage Dunlap, Life&Arts Associate Editor March 19, 2023

When introducing his directorial debut to the South by Southwest audience on Friday, Tony Tost said his rural upbringing and love of Western films inspired him to create a movie with a retro, drive-in...

Adele Lim’s outstanding directorial debut ‘Joy Ride’ redefines comedy, makes for hysterical watch

Adele Lim’s outstanding directorial debut ‘Joy Ride’ redefines comedy, makes for hysterical watch

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 19, 2023

Previously the writer behind  “Crazy Rich Asians,” Adele Lim’s outstandingly outrageous directorial debut “Joy Ride” received an explosive round of applause and laughter from the Paramount Theatre...

Q&A: ‘Mustache’ writer, director Imran J. Khan talks ‘90s nostalgia, impact of Western beauty standards

Q&A: ‘Mustache’ writer, director Imran J. Khan talks ‘90s nostalgia, impact of Western beauty standards

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 19, 2023

Writer and director Imran J. Khan’s feature debut “Mustache” premiered at South by Southwest on March 12. The film follows 13-year-old Ilyas (Atharva Verma) in mid-90s California as he struggles...

Q&A: ‘Joy Ride’ cast, director talk about diversity in comedy

Q&A: ‘Joy Ride’ cast, director talk about diversity in comedy

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the “Joy Ride” red carpet to talk to its cast and crew members about Adele Lim’s directorial debut and the raunchy comedy that follows four women who find their way across...

Q&A: Netflix dark comedy ‘Beef’ premieres at SXSW

Q&A: Netflix dark comedy ‘Beef’ premieres at SXSW

Angela Lim and Sage Dunlap March 19, 2023

Starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, the upcoming A24-produced Netflix series “Beef” follows two strangers who seek vengeance on one another after a road rage incident. Ahead of the dark comedy’s world...

SXSW Liveshot: Blondshell brings punchy alt-rock to Radio Day Stage

SXSW Liveshot: Blondshell brings punchy alt-rock to Radio Day Stage

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2023

Standing in front of rows of conference seating at the Austin Convention Center might not be where alt-rocker Sabrina Teitelbaum normally performs. However, that did not stop Teitelbaum, known by the stage...

Director Molly McGlynn discusses personal narratives and the upcoming traumedy ‘Bloody Hell’

Director Molly McGlynn discusses personal narratives and the upcoming traumedy ‘Bloody Hell’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2023

Ahead of Monday night’s world premiere of upcoming traumedy “Bloody Hell,” The Daily Texan spoke with director Molly McGlynn and lead actress Maddie Ziegler. The semi-biographical picture — drawing...

Musicians hold rally demanding fair pay for artists at SXSW

Musicians hold rally demanding fair pay for artists at SXSW

Angela Lim, Life and Arts Editor March 18, 2023

Chanting “They say low pay, we say no way” and “Hey hey, ho ho, artist pay is way too low,” organizers and musicians gathered outside the Austin Convention Center on Thursday to amplify the Union...

UT student Emilio Mejia makes acting debut at SXSW in ‘Hail Mary’

UT student Emilio Mejia makes acting debut at SXSW in ‘Hail Mary’

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 18, 2023

Emilio Mejia, a theatre and dance sophomore, made his film debut at SXSW in Rosemary Rodriguez’s film “Hail Mary,” a modern retelling of the biblical story of Mary and Joseph.  The Daily Texan...

SXSW Liveshot: Sudan Archives delivers energetic performance at ACL Live

SXSW Liveshot: Sudan Archives delivers energetic performance at ACL Live

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 18, 2023

Brittney Denise Parks, known on stage as Sudan Archives, quickly relaxed the audience, greeting the crowd with a welcoming smile and no shoes. A stark difference from the preceding act — head-banging...

SXSW Live Shot: Annabelle Chairlegs performs energy-filled set at Hotel Vegas

SXSW Live Shot: Annabelle Chairlegs performs energy-filled set at Hotel Vegas

Prisha Mehta, General Life & Arts Reporter March 18, 2023

The audience roared as Annabelle Chairlegs’ lead vocalist ran onstage with her red and white electric guitar.  “We’re Annabelle Chairlegs, and we’re so excited to be here,” Lindsey Mackin...

‘Evil Dead Rise,’ bloody fun that respects franchise roots

‘Evil Dead Rise,’ bloody fun that respects franchise roots

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 17, 2023

“Evil Dead Rise” by director Lee Cronin follows the tenants of a soon-to-be torn down apartment building as evil from beyond locks them on their floor and attempts to kill them. Cronin clearly went...

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