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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Chairs present a ‘60s and ‘70s psychedelic-infused kaleidoscope of songs, guided by their experiences and the media they consume. Imaginative, mellow and poignant, the Taiwanese indie rock trio...
