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Director Nahnatchka Khan breaks down her comedy-slasher movie entitled ‘Totally Killer’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist October 13, 2023

The Daily Texan took the opportunity to sit down with Nahnatchka Khan, director of the time traveling comedy-slasher “Totally Killer.” She discussed her work on the film, the process of melding comedy...

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Ranking every ‘Friday the 13th’ film to celebrate Friday the 13th

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist October 12, 2023

In celebration of Friday the 13th, The Daily Texan ranked the iconic franchise’s 12 movies, dissecting Jason’s escapades at Camp Crystal Lake, Manhattan and even outer space.   Friday...

I want to play a game — ranking all 10 ‘Saw’ movies

I want to play a game — ranking all 10 ‘Saw’ movies

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter October 12, 2023

Calling the “Saw” franchise legendary fails to do it justice. With the recent release of “Saw X,” the story gains an increased relevance with a younger demographic. In honor of Friday the 13th,...

Under-the-radar horror movies for your Halloween watchlist

Under-the-radar horror movies for your Halloween watchlist

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter October 12, 2023

Now past the first week of October, many students may be on the lookout for some unconventional horror content. To help with this search, The Daily Texan compiled a list of underrated, undervalued and...

Cinematographer Oren Soffer breaks down his work in Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’

Cinematographer Oren Soffer breaks down his work in Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columist October 12, 2023

The Daily Texan had the opportunity to sit down with Oren Soffer, one of the cinematographers for Gareth Edwards’ “The Creator,” and discuss both his work on this sci-fi epic and his career as a...

“Fionna and Cake” hop through the multiverse in a fantastic new adventure

“Fionna and Cake” hop through the multiverse in a fantastic new adventure

Tommy Wilson, Life&Arts Film Columnist October 10, 2023

“Fionna and Cake” makes for a refreshing return to the world of “Adventure Time,” following Fionna Campbell (Madeleine Martin), her cat Cake (Roz Ryan) and Simon Petrikov (Tom Kenny), formerly...

Halloween costumes sure to stand out

Halloween costumes sure to stand out

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts October 10, 2023

As Halloween approaches, the annual struggle to find a unique costume comes with it. The Daily Texan compiled a list of Halloween costumes that stand out from“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”    The...

Five horror movies set in academic institutions for Friday the 13th

Five horror movies set in academic institutions for Friday the 13th

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 9, 2023

As Friday the 13th approaches, many can’t help but reach for their remotes to put on a good horror movie. To help celebrate the occasion, The Daily Texan compiled a list of five horror movies set at...

From left, actors Dawn Erin, Alexandra Russo, and Darren Scharf take center stage in Jean-Paul Sartre's play 'No Exit' presented by City Theatre Austin at Genesis Presbyterian Church on Sept. 28, 2023. City Theatre marks its 17th anniversary this year.

Existentialism takes center stage in City Theatre’s ‘No Exit,’ dark, deliriously profound

Angelica Ruzanova, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

French chanson plays inside a Presbyterian church as the guests slowly fill up one of the rooms. They are here to see Austin City Theatre’s production of Jean-Paul Sarte’s “No Exit,” an existential...

Four short horror stories to read in preparation for Halloween

Four short horror stories to read in preparation for Halloween

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Flashlights click, sinister smiles paint mouths and grim voices take turns telling chilling tales this time of year. Each story competes with the next to receive the shrillest screams or the widest gaping...

‘Dumb Money’ presents feel-good, if oversimplified, underdog story

‘Dumb Money’ presents feel-good, if oversimplified, underdog story

Celeste Hoover, General Life&Arts Reporter September 29, 2023

This review is spoiler free. “Dumb Money,” directed by veteran filmmaker and champion of the underdog Craig Gillespie (“I Tonya,” “Cruella”) offers a fast-paced, originative comedy dramatizing...

Sci-fi movie ‘The Creator’ showcases an excellent visual style with equally solid writing

Sci-fi movie ‘The Creator’ showcases an excellent visual style with equally solid writing

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist September 28, 2023

Sci-fi stories occupy a weird spot in filmmaking ever since the return of “Star Wars” back in 2015. No one dares step out of line and attempt to create their own story to rival George Lucas’s world...

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