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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...

SXSW Liveshot: Blondshell brings punchy alt-rock to Radio Day Stage

SXSW Liveshot: Blondshell brings punchy alt-rock to Radio Day Stage

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2023

Standing in front of rows of conference seating at the Austin Convention Center might not be where alt-rocker Sabrina Teitelbaum normally performs. However, that did not stop Teitelbaum, known by the stage...

Director Molly McGlynn discusses personal narratives and the upcoming traumedy ‘Bloody Hell’

Director Molly McGlynn discusses personal narratives and the upcoming traumedy ‘Bloody Hell’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 19, 2023

Ahead of Monday night’s world premiere of upcoming traumedy “Bloody Hell,” The Daily Texan spoke with director Molly McGlynn and lead actress Maddie Ziegler. The semi-biographical picture — drawing...

UT student Emilio Mejia makes acting debut at SXSW in ‘Hail Mary’

UT student Emilio Mejia makes acting debut at SXSW in ‘Hail Mary’

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 18, 2023

Emilio Mejia, a theatre and dance sophomore, made his film debut at SXSW in Rosemary Rodriguez’s film “Hail Mary,” a modern retelling of the biblical story of Mary and Joseph.  The Daily Texan...

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