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‘The Little Mermaid’ overcomes common remake issues, still feels hollow

‘The Little Mermaid’ overcomes common remake issues, still feels hollow

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist May 30, 2023

“The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall (“Mary Poppins Returns,” “Into the Woods”), reimagines the original 1989 Disney film of the same name. It follows Ariel (Halle Bailey), a mermaid...

“Beau is Afraid,” pure, unadulterated Ari Aster brain-scrambling art

“Beau is Afraid,” pure, unadulterated Ari Aster brain-scrambling art

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist April 19, 2023

“Beau is Afraid,” the newest film from writer and director Ari Aster of “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,”, follows Beau (Joaquin Phoenix) as he takes a journey home from his city apartment to his...

Films to look forward to this summer

Films to look forward to this summer

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter April 17, 2023

When seeking a break from the Texas summer heat, escape to the movie theater with The Daily Texan’s picks of new releases this summer, from indie dramas to blockbuster action films. “You Hurt My...

‘Renfield’: Bloody entertainment with muddled script

‘Renfield’: Bloody entertainment with muddled script

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist April 12, 2023

“Renfield,” directed by Chris McKay (“The Lego Movie,” “The Lego Batman Movie”), follows henchman Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) who works for Count Dracula (Nicolas Cage) as he explores his toxic...

‘Tetris,’ business thriller filled with deceit, tetrominoes

‘Tetris,’ business thriller filled with deceit, tetrominoes

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist April 6, 2023

From director Jon S. Baird and writer Noah Pink, “Tetris” is based on the true story of businessman Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) and Tetris inventor Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov). The semi-biographical...

‘Rye Lane’ puts fresh, joyful spin on rom-com formula

‘Rye Lane’ puts fresh, joyful spin on rom-com formula

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter April 6, 2023

What’s the opposite of a meet-cute? An awkward conversation between bathroom stalls while one person sobs and the other pees? That’s how Dom and Yas meet in “Rye Lane,” Raine Allen-Miller’s debut...

Affleck’s, Damon’s ‘Air’ celebrates creativity, innovation in sports

Affleck’s, Damon’s ‘Air’ celebrates creativity, innovation in sports

Celeste Hoover, General Life&Arts Reporter April 5, 2023

Ben Affleck’s and Matt Damon’s latest film collaboration “Air” follows Nike’s struggling basketball department in 1984 and its efforts to sign a young Michael Jordan and save the division from...

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ delivers heartwarming comedic adventure, builds on roots

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ delivers heartwarming comedic adventure, builds on roots

Arlinne Montemayor, General Life&Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Super smashes of adventure and comedy fill “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which brings new life to the iconic Brooklyn plumber bros Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day). Directed by Aaron Horvath...

Coming-of-age films to watch during graduation season

Coming-of-age films to watch during graduation season

Minza Mirza, General Life&Arts Reporter April 3, 2023

With graduation season approaching, the post-collegiate chaos of finding belonging in the world looms near for many students. To combat this feeling, The Daily Texan compiled a list of coming-of-age films,...

Comedian Vir Das talks globalization of comedy, making his dreams come true

Comedian Vir Das talks globalization of comedy, making his dreams come true

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 30, 2023

In 2021, comedian Vir Das came under fire for his viral speech “I Come From Two Indias,” a monologue that landed Das several criminal charges from Indian officials, including counts of defamation and...

Fourth, final season of ‘Succession opens with compelling plot line, garnering 2.3 million viewers

Fourth, final season of ‘Succession opens with compelling plot line, garnering 2.3 million viewers

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 29, 2023

Ruthless negotiating, back-stabbing family members, outrageously out-of-touch billionaire sons — the Roy family is back.  The highly anticipated first episode of the fourth and final season of HBO’s...

‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ captures ‘70s California haze despite stars’ shortcomings

‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ captures ‘70s California haze despite stars’ shortcomings

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 29, 2023

Late ‘70s rock and roll life, the ethereal Laurel Canyon and Sunset Strip, folksy shawls and endless pill-popping take full display in Amazon’s new mini-series “Daisy Jones & the Six.” The...

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