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Behind the scenes with the Texas Union Film Festival winners

Behind the scenes with the Texas Union Film Festival winners

Minza Mirza, General Life & Arts Reporter February 27, 2023

Last Thursday, students showcased their short films at the 14th annual Texas Union Film Festival hosted by UT Showtime. The Daily Texan sat down with the winners and discussed their award-winning work.  1st...

5 films by Black directors to celebrate Black History Month

5 films by Black directors to celebrate Black History Month

Minza Mirza, General Life&Arts Reporter February 24, 2023

In telling stories about Black experiences across a wide range of time periods and historical contexts, Black directors cultivate thought-provoking and impactful messages reflected in their projects. To...

‘Cocaine Bear’ gives in to ridiculous plot, delivers comedic chaos

‘Cocaine Bear’ gives in to ridiculous plot, delivers comedic chaos

Anai Jaime, General Life&Arts Reporter February 23, 2023

Written by Jimmy Warden and directed by Elizabeth Banks, “Cocaine Bear” tells a story loosely based on real events in which a 500-pound black bear eats a duffle bag full of cocaine, and unsuspecting...

“Of an Age” tells timeless tale of fleeting love

“Of an Age” tells timeless tale of fleeting love

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor February 21, 2023

The phone rings, interrupting 17-year-old Kol (Elias Anton) while rehearsing for a 1999 Australian dance competition. On the other end of the line, Kol’s best friend and dance partner Ebony (Hattie Hook)...

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ has big ideas, but does little in execution

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ has big ideas, but does little in execution

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 16, 2023

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jeff Loveness, marks the third entry in Scott Lang’s story. As a result of tech created by Cassie, Lang’s daughter, the...

4 movies about different types of love to watch on Valentine’s Day

4 movies about different types of love to watch on Valentine’s Day

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 13, 2023

For many, Valentine’s Day remains closely coupled with romance. However, there are many types of love to be celebrated: love for family, friends and community. In order to honor all forms of love this...

Q&A: Alison Brie, Dave Franco talk writing a film together, give life advice

Q&A: Alison Brie, Dave Franco talk writing a film together, give life advice

Mimi Calzada, Senior Life & Arts Reporter February 9, 2023

Alison Brie and Dave Franco sat down with The Daily Texan to talk about their newest film, “Somebody I Used To Know.” The pair co-wrote the script, with Franco directing and Brie starring. Daily...

‘Somebody I Used to Know’ delivers shady protagonist, unconventional ending

‘Somebody I Used to Know’ delivers shady protagonist, unconventional ending

Mimi Calzada, Senior Life & Arts Reporter February 9, 2023

Written by Alison Brie and Dave Franco, “Somebody I Used to Know” follows Ally (Brie) as she travels to her Washington hometown after discovering her reality TV baking show will not be renewed for...

(from left) Adriane (Abby Quinn), Sabrina (Nikki Amuka-Bird), Leonard (Dave Bautista) and Redmond (Rupert Grint) in Knock at the Cabin, directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

‘Knock at the Cabin’ delivers new take on apocalyptic genre

Anai Jaime, General Life & Arts Reporter February 5, 2023

Director M. Night Shyamalan brings audiences a fresh take on a cliche trope with his newest movie, “Knock at the Cabin.”  The movie follows a family made up of Eric (Jonathan Groff), Andrew (Ben...

‘Abbott Elementary’ second season shines just as bright, if not brighter, than first

‘Abbott Elementary’ second season shines just as bright, if not brighter, than first

Aaron Boehmer and Trisha Dasgupta January 31, 2023

A little more than halfway through its second season, ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” cements itself amongst the ranks of stellar mockumentary sitcoms. Both heartwarming and hilarious, the show’s continuation...

‘Gossip Girl’ reboot’s second and final season feels elitist, but that’s the point

‘Gossip Girl’ reboot’s second and final season feels elitist, but that’s the point

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 25, 2023

Fans know and love the iconic line, “XOXO, Gossip Girl,” and as the second and final season of the HBO Max reboot ends, viewers of the elitist, hyper-theatrical and equally raunchy teen drama cannot...

‘Close’ navigates themes of boyhood, friendship amid tragedy

‘Close’ navigates themes of boyhood, friendship amid tragedy

Sage Dunlap, Associate Life&Arts Editor January 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers for “Close.” TW: suicide Lukas Dhont’s “Close” tells the story of two best friends, Léo (Eden Dambrine) and Rémi (Gustav De Waele), as they navigate societal...

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