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Fantastic Fest secret screening: ‘Dream Scenario’

Fantastic Fest secret screening: ‘Dream Scenario’

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor September 25, 2023

This review contains minor spoilers for “Dream Scenario” The second of four Secret Screenings at Fantastic Fest premiered Sunday, Sept. 24. A24’s “Dream Scenario,” written and directed by...

TV shows to embrace the fall spirit

TV shows to embrace the fall spirit

Madeline Dorjee, General Life&Arts Reporter September 24, 2023

As temperatures finally leave the triple digits and walking to class becomes more bearable, fall begins settling in. To commemorate the start of colder weather, The Daily Texan highlighted TV shows guaranteed...

‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ bites off more than it can chew

‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ bites off more than it can chew

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor September 24, 2023

“Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,” written and directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer, takes place in 1969 and centers around a young Jud Crandall (Jackson White) as he makes plans with his girlfriend (Natalie...

Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ is obsessive, addicting, joyfully sickening

Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ is obsessive, addicting, joyfully sickening

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor September 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers. “Saltburn,” the first of four Fantastic Fest secret screenings premiered Saturday, Sept. 23. Written and directed by Emerald Fennell (“Promising Young Woman”),...

‘V/H/S/85’ showcases 5 thrilling found footage horror stories, bringing together some of the best creators in the horror space

‘V/H/S/85’ showcases 5 thrilling found footage horror stories, bringing together some of the best creators in the horror space

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers for “V/H/S/85.” After the less-than-stellar reception to “V/H/S/99” last year, the beloved anthology found footage horror franchise returns. “V/H/S/85” pulls...

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is lavishly made, mildly spooky mystery ride

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is lavishly made, mildly spooky mystery ride

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter September 17, 2023

“A Haunting in Venice” serves as the latest in a series of director Kenneth Branagh’s adaptations of mystery stories starring Branagh as Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective character created...

‘Gran Turismo’ offers decent racing among mostly formulaic biopic drama

‘Gran Turismo’ offers decent racing among mostly formulaic biopic drama

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

"Gran Turismo" comes from Neill Blomkamp, director of science fiction films such as "District 9" and "Chappie." The film follows Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), a teen who went from expertly playing...

‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ shows TWD franchise still has worthwhile stories to tell

‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ shows TWD franchise still has worthwhile stories to tell

Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Reporter September 12, 2023

This review contains a minor spoiler from S1E1. “Daryl Dixon,” the newest spinoff of “The Walking Dead” universe featuring Norman Reedus as fan-favorite character, Daryl Dixon, premiered Sept....

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Final season of ‘How To with John Wilson’ proves utterly comical yet deeply unsettling

Diego Saldaña, General Life&Arts Reporter September 11, 2023

Content Warning: This review includes mentions of self-harm  From comparing relationships to restrooms and tracking a package to facing the reality of death, the third and final season of "How To with...

A24 films to look forward to this year

A24 films to look forward to this year

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 5, 2023

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America went on strike in hopes of raising wages for their members. On July 14, the American actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA also went on strike, calling out production companies...

‘Choose Love,’ Netflix’s latest interactive rom-com, arrives choppy, disengaging

‘Choose Love,’ Netflix’s latest interactive rom-com, arrives choppy, disengaging

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 3, 2023

Welcome to the life of Cami (Laura Marano), a recording engineer with a stable job and steady boyfriend, ready to start the next chapter of her life. When faced with the choice between long-term boyfriend,...

‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ season 1 improves upon recent years, but still lacks overall charm of earlier seasons

‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ season 1 improves upon recent years, but still lacks overall charm of earlier seasons

Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist August 22, 2023

The final episodes rounding out “The Walking Dead: Dead City” season one premiered on July 23, leaving audiences reflecting on their feelings for AMC’s first post-”The Walking Dead” era spin-off.  As...

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