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Movies and TV

‘Dune: Part Two’ – too grand for its own good

‘Dune: Part Two’ – too grand for its own good

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 22, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” arguably remains the most anticipated sequel of the last three years. After the success of “Dune,” director Denis Villeneuve heads back into the world where his last film left...

‘Lisa Frankenstein’: underrated masterclass in 80s rom-com, horror, nostalgia

‘Lisa Frankenstein’: underrated masterclass in 80s rom-com, horror, nostalgia

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 21, 2024

“Lisa Frankenstein,” directed by Zelda Williams (“Kappa Kappa Die”) and written by Diablo Cody (“Jennifer’s Body,” “Juno”), follows Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) after her mother’s...

American Spirit director Christopher Yates and producer Sabrina Zahir stand in front of West Campus Market, a filming location on Feb. 17, 2024.

New scene from movie set in West Campus evokes nostalgia in Longhorns

Rylie Lillibridge, General Life&Arts Reporter February 21, 2024

Scrolling through X, Brenda Alvarez didn’t expect to see a clip of a movie set in West Campus on Film Updates, a popular account with over 800,000 followers. “It just popped up on my feed … I...

‘Argylle’ presents a diverting, silly spy spoof but not much else

‘Argylle’ presents a diverting, silly spy spoof but not much else

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter February 15, 2024

“Argylle,” the latest film in the “Kingsman” universe, follows Elly Conway, a spy novel writer, as she finds herself at the center of one of her own stories after her latest book predicts real...

Films for everyone: what you should watch on Valentine’s based on who you celebrate with

Films for everyone: what you should watch on Valentine’s based on who you celebrate with

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter February 9, 2024

Whether celebrating single, with a significant other or with friends, Valentine’s Day calls for celebration. From rom-coms to tear-jerkers, The Daily Texan compiled a list of films to watch to set the...

‘Ted’ brings the laughs, but remains nothing more than a fun evening

‘Ted’ brings the laughs, but remains nothing more than a fun evening

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 1, 2024

Of all the IPs to see a return in the 2020s, “Ted” ranks at the bottom of any person's prediction list. So imagine the shock audiences felt when Peacock dropped the first season of a “Ted” prequel...

Oh gods: Your Percy Jackson godly parent based on your college

Oh gods: Your Percy Jackson godly parent based on your college

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter January 30, 2024

Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. one can find fans of the beloved book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, watching a new episode of the book-to-screen Disney+ series. To commence the last episode airing this...

Students arrive early for UT Showtimes Thursday night show of Five Nights at Freddys at the Union Theater on Jan. 18.

UT Showtime: fusing movie screening with communal energy

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter January 26, 2024

Easily overlooked in the hub of students frenzying to grab a bite, The Texas Union houses a 300-person theater on the north end of the ground floor. However, stopping by on a Wednesday or Thursday night,...

Owen Wilson films to watch to distract from back-to-homework dread

Owen Wilson films to watch to distract from back-to-homework dread

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 26, 2024

Though never finishing his UT degree, Owen Wilson used his Longhorn experiences and connections such as Wes Anderson to leave a mark on the film industry. The Daily Texan compiled a list of films starring...

Coming of age films with Mexican heritage

Coming of age films with Mexican heritage

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 21, 2024

The journey from adolescence to adulthood serves as one of the most complex and challenging periods of one’s life. For many, looking to media representations of stories that reflect their lives and experiences...

‘Mean Girls:’ a musical rendition of a cult classic without the bite

‘Mean Girls:’ a musical rendition of a cult classic without the bite

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor January 19, 2024

The latest iteration of Mean Girls arrives in theaters to satiate nostalgia for the 2004 cult classic, but brings a little more to the table. With timid commentary and failed attempts at accommodating...

‘Night Swim’ starts as a splash, but finishes in a cannonball

‘Night Swim’ starts as a splash, but finishes in a cannonball

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 17, 2024

“Night Swim,” directed by Bryce McGuire, follows a family of four as they try to leave their past behind in their new home. But when an ancient evil lurks in their swimming pool, they must learn that...

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