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Parkland

“Parkland” director Peter Landesman focused on emotion over mystery in JFK movie

Colin McLaughlin October 4, 2013

“Parkland” is the latest film to examine the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Daily Texan interviewed first-time director Peter Landesman about directing, history and avoiding...

Parkland

“Parkland” captures the John F. Kennedy assassination in a new light

Colin McLaughlin October 4, 2013

“Parkland,” the first film by director Peter Landesman, is not concerned with conspiracies.  The latest film to focus on the morning of Nov. 22, 1963 ignores the ‘mysteries’...

Gravity

Stunning visuals and advanced technology make “Gravity” a must-see

Alex Williams October 4, 2013

Seven years after Alfonso Cuaron released “Children of Men” — arguably the best film of the last decade — comes his long-awaited follow-up, “Gravity.” The film doesn’t...

Day three horror film recommendation: “28 Days Later”

Colin McLaughlin October 3, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

The Daily Texan month of horror: Wait Until Dark

Sarah-Grace Sweeney October 2, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

Kicking off The Daily Texan’s month of horror films with “Poltergeist”

Alex Williams October 1, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

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From White to Goodman: Why did “Breaking Bad” choose Saul for a spin-off?

Wyatt Miller September 30, 2013

Last night, Vince Gilligan’s criminal epic “Breaking Bad” brought Walter White’s devastating saga of drugs, lies and fried chicken franchises to its bloody conclusion. For many...

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks about his directorial debut “Don Jon”

Alex Williams September 29, 2013

“Don Jon” is a surprisingly frank directorial debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who wrote, directed, and stars in the sex comedy, released this weekend. Gordon-Levitt plays Jon, a “Jersey...

“Enough Said” is a not-so-romantic romantic comedy

Alex Pelham September 27, 2013

“Enough Said” is less romantic comedy and more dismal divorce flick. The film wallows in divorcee abuse and many of its jokes center on couples taking swipes at each other. This is jarring,...

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“Don Jon” a promising first film from director Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Colin McLaughlin September 27, 2013

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s movie-directing debut, “Don Jon,” has the baby-faced heartthrob cast as an Italian guy from New Jersey with a severe sex addiction. Though a surprising choice of...

“Cheap Thrills” is a dark commentary on social classes

Alec Wyman September 26, 2013

You’ve seen the beginning to this film before — a father, struggling to care for his wife and newborn child, loses his job and faces eviction. Nothing about the exposition is out of the ordinary,...

Books adapted to movies are a major theme this fall and in spring 2014

Katy Lutz September 26, 2013

Admired books are adapted for the big screen every season, and this fall is no exception. Here’s the scoop on some of the highly anticipated movies based on books. Everyone’s favorite middle...

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