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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...

UT alum, Austin filmmaker make SXSW debut with ‘Call Me Mommy’

UT alum, Austin filmmaker make SXSW debut with ‘Call Me Mommy’

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 23, 2023

Filmmakers Taylor Washington and Haley Erickson took their seats at the Long Center on the first day of the South By Southwest Festival, anxiously awaiting the screening of their film selected for the...

Q&A: Zachary Levi discusses the return to Shazam! in new sequel ‘Fury of the Gods’

Q&A: Zachary Levi discusses the return to Shazam! in new sequel ‘Fury of the Gods’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist March 20, 2023

With the recent release of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” The Daily Texan had the opportunity to attend a round table and ask Zachary Levi about his role as Shazam! “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” follows...

5 films directed by women to watch in celebration of Women’s History Month

5 films directed by women to watch in celebration of Women’s History Month

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter March 20, 2023

Despite progress in recent years, women remain underrepresented behind the film camera, with women directing only 5.6% of the over 1,600 top-grossing films since 2007. To celebrate Women’s History Month,...

‘Another Body’ documentary tells story of deepfake pornography survivor’s search for justice

‘Another Body’ documentary tells story of deepfake pornography survivor’s search for justice

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 20, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment. Transformed by the new wave of increasingly accessible artificial intelligence, the internet grows more similar to the wild, wild...

Q&A: Jon S. Baird, Noah Pink discuss “Tetris,” filmmaking advice

Q&A: Jon S. Baird, Noah Pink discuss “Tetris,” filmmaking advice

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist March 20, 2023

Making its world premiere at South by Southwest on Wednesday, “Tetris” follows the real story of Henk and Alexey’s unlikely friendship and their journey in developing the game Tetris — now one...

Q&A: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ cast, crew discuss franchise legacy, filmmaking advice

Q&A: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ cast, crew discuss franchise legacy, filmmaking advice

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist March 20, 2023

At the North American premiere of “Evil Dead Rise” at South by Southwest on Wednesday, The Daily Texan attended the red carpet to speak with its cast and crew members about their experiences with the...

Q&A: Disney+ series ‘American Born Chinese’ makes world premiere at SXSW

Q&A: Disney+ series ‘American Born Chinese’ makes world premiere at SXSW

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 19, 2023

Based on a Gene Luen Yang graphic novel of the same name, “American Born Chinese” follows Jin (Ben Wang) through his sophomore year of high school as he tries to fit in. When he meets Wei-Chen (Jimmy...

Q&A: ‘Joy Ride’ cast, director talk about diversity in comedy

Q&A: ‘Joy Ride’ cast, director talk about diversity in comedy

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...

Q&A: Netflix dark comedy ‘Beef’ premieres at SXSW

Q&A: Netflix dark comedy ‘Beef’ premieres at SXSW

Angela Lim and Sage Dunlap March 19, 2023

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...

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