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SXSW

Q&A: ‘Problemista’ cast, crew detail their love, pride for movie

Q&A: ‘Problemista’ cast, crew detail their love, pride for movie

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the “Problemista” red carpet for its SXSW premiere Monday to interview the cast and crew. The film follows a young El Salvadoran immigrant living in New York City with dreams...

‘Mustache’ tells charming tale of self-acceptance

‘Mustache’ tells charming tale of self-acceptance

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

Imran J. Khan’s feature directorial debut “Mustache” tells the tale of Ilyas (Atharva Verma), a Pakistani-American boy who struggles with transitioning from a private Islamic school to a public high...

Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ makes for thoughtful, imaginative debut feature film

Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ makes for thoughtful, imaginative debut feature film

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

Written, directed and starring Julio Torres, “Problemista” follows Alejandro, an aspiring toymaker living in New York City. Originally from El Salvador and out of a job, Alejandro starts working for...

Jay Hartzell and Jim Breyer discuss technology, future of UT at SXSW

Jay Hartzell and Jim Breyer discuss technology, future of UT at SXSW

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

UT president Jay Hartzell and Breyer Capital founder and CEO Jim Breyer sat down at South by Southwest on Saturday for a conversation about their individual journeys that led them to where they are today...

Q&A: ‘Self Reliance’ cast talk working with Jake Johnson, filmmaking process

Q&A: ‘Self Reliance’ cast talk working with Jake Johnson, filmmaking process

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the red carpet to interview the cast of Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut “Self Reliance,” which follows a man who accepts an invitation to participate in a dark web...

Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ makes for memorable feature directorial debut

Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ makes for memorable feature directorial debut

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers.  Written, produced, directed by and starring Jake Johnson, “Self Reliance” follows Tommy (Johnson) who accepts an invitation to participate in a dark web reality...

Cecile Richards, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Nabiha Syed discuss data privacy, reproductive care in SXSW featured session

Cecile Richards, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Nabiha Syed discuss data privacy, reproductive care in SXSW featured session

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 12, 2023

In August 2022, a mother in Nebraska faced charges for giving her 17-year-old daughter — who was pregnant at the time — access to abortion medication. The prosecution used the pair’s Facebook messages...

UT chemical engineering professor gives SXSW presentation about plastic-eating enzymes

UT chemical engineering professor gives SXSW presentation about plastic-eating enzymes

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 12, 2023

Plastics made today will not degrade naturally for 500 years, even in the best-case scenario and 1,000 years in the worse case, according to chemical engineering professor Hal Alper, who spoke at one of...

Q&A: SXSW opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh reflects on employing Sikh wisdom in fight against systemic oppression

Q&A: SXSW opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh reflects on employing Sikh wisdom in fight against systemic oppression

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 12, 2023

Professor and author Dr. Simran Jeet Singh opened the 2023 South by Southwest conference with a reflective speech about using Sikh traditions in daily life and looking for the good in the world Friday,...

SXSW 2023 opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh encourages audience to look for good in times of darkness

SXSW 2023 opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh encourages audience to look for good in times of darkness

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 11, 2023

Eleven years old. That’s how old Dr. Simran Jeet Singh was when a referee at a soccer game asked to pat down his turban to check for “knives and bombs.” It marked the first time someone called...

Laughs on the lineup: must-see acts at SXSW’s comedy festival

Laughs on the lineup: must-see acts at SXSW’s comedy festival

Arlinne Montemayor, General Life&Arts Reporter March 10, 2023

With laughs and cheers expected to fill its venues, the South by Southwest comedy festival takes place from March 10-14, with intermittent programming through March 18. The Daily Texan compiled a list...

UT speakers attending SXSW 2023

UT speakers attending SXSW 2023

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 10, 2023

As acts from across the world pour into Austin for SXSW, Longhorns can enjoy festival festivities right in their own backyard. From scientists to student athletes, The Daily Texan compiled a list of UT-affiliated...

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