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‘Talk to Me’ offers a grim, shocking spiral into darkness

‘Talk to Me’ offers a grim, shocking spiral into darkness

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter July 23, 2023

In the new horror film “Talk to Me,” Mia (Sophia Wilde) grapples with feelings of grief and emotional isolation from her peers when she’s drawn into a series of seances by her peer group that quickly...

‘Barbie’ proves director Greta Gerwig can’t miss

‘Barbie’ proves director Greta Gerwig can’t miss

Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist July 19, 2023

This review is spoiler free. “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird,” “Little Women”) and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “White Noise”), follows Barbie...

‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan’s gripping biopic, delivers intense visuals, A-list cast

‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan’s gripping biopic, delivers intense visuals, A-list cast

Celeste Hoover, Life&Arts General Reporter July 19, 2023

This review is spoiler free. Robert Oppenheimer first appeared on the big screen in 1946, when he starred in the 18-minute documentary “Atomic Power” and recited the infamous quote, “Now I am...

The Daily Texan’s playlist for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ double feature

The Daily Texan’s playlist for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ double feature

Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Editor July 18, 2023

More than 40,000 tickets have already been purchased for the highly anticipated July 21 release day of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” With the double feature...

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season two brings new depth

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season two brings new depth

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts General Reporter July 16, 2023

After a year’s wait, viewers return to Cousins Beach, where the trials and tribulations of a teenage love triangle continue in the second season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Following the same...

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ offers a heaping helping of spy shenanigans and thrilling action

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ offers a heaping helping of spy shenanigans and thrilling action

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter July 13, 2023

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” the latest installment in the blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise, follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his ragtag family of spies as they face...

We Luv Video

Fans resurrect beloved Austin video store I Luv Video

Matthew Collier, Life&Arts General Reporter July 10, 2023

The first I Luv Video location opened in 1985 after founder Conrad Bejarano learned about the video store concept from his brother. At its most profitable, I Luv Video had five locations in Austin —...

Newest ‘Black Mirror’ season offers mixed bag, mixed messages

Newest ‘Black Mirror’ season offers mixed bag, mixed messages

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter July 9, 2023

Spanning five seasons and two specials, Netflix’s “Black Mirror” garnered widespread critical acclaim for its explorations of the darker side of human nature, often promoted by technological innovation. After...

New season of ‘The Bear’ serves audiences rich characters with side of familial trauma

New season of ‘The Bear’ serves audiences rich characters with side of familial trauma

Michael Lewinbuk, General Life&Arts Reporter July 9, 2023

Content warning: Mentions of suicide FX’s “The Bear” released a highly-anticipated sophomore season on June 22 full of gourmet food, familial trauma and every kind of stressor imaginable.  The...

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ marks Harrison Ford’s final return as iconic snarky adventurer

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ marks Harrison Ford’s final return as iconic snarky adventurer

Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist June 29, 2023

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” follows the recently retired Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he’s once again dragged into conflict with Nazis by his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge)...

‘Past Lives’ takes viewers on trip down memory lane

‘Past Lives’ takes viewers on trip down memory lane

Matthew Collier, Life&Arts General Reporter June 26, 2023

In Celine Song's feature directorial debut “Past Lives,” the past hangs heavily over every moment between childhood friends Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Yoo Teo). The pair, who share repeated reunions...

Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ underwhelming despite out-of-this-world direction

Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ underwhelming despite out-of-this-world direction

Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist June 23, 2023

Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” follows an ensemble cast in Asteroid City during a Junior Stargazer event when an out-of-this-world occurrence confines them to their deserted, All-American town. “Asteroid...

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