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UT MFA alum reflects on success of documentary film ‘Testimony of Ana,’ future goals

Catherine Cahn, General Life & Arts Reporter November 30, 2022

After moving to the United States from India to pursue a master’s degree in software engineering at Arizona State University, Sachin Dheeraj said he surprisingly found himself embracing something he...

Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ is a love letter to cinema

Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ is a love letter to cinema

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist November 30, 2022

Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” follows the life of Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle), as he grows up to love the art of filmmaking. Loosely based on Spielberg’s own life, Sammy begins to question...

Disney's ‘Strange World’ feels strangely ordinary

Disney’s ‘Strange World’ feels strangely ordinary

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist November 30, 2022

“Strange World” follows the Clade family after entering an alternate world beneath their city on a mission to restore energy to their futuristic utopia. Yet, when familial scars show their teeth, the...

Nikyatu Jusu crafts beautiful, haunting film with “Nanny”

Nikyatu Jusu crafts beautiful, haunting film with “Nanny”

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist November 30, 2022

Writer and director Nikyatu Jusu, a Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker, tells the story of Aisha, an immigrant living in New York City, and her job as a nanny for an upper-class family. Aisha finds herself...

Q&A: Nikyatu Jusu speaks on cinematography, themes of debut feature: ‘Nanny’

Q&A: Nikyatu Jusu speaks on cinematography, themes of debut feature: ‘Nanny’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist November 30, 2022

The Daily Texan sat down and discussed “Nanny” with Nikyatu Jusu, Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker known for writing and directing a wide variety of award-winning short films. Most recently, her directorial...

Jenna Ortega terrifies, thrills in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Jenna Ortega terrifies, thrills in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Mimi Calzada, Senior Life & Arts Reporter November 30, 2022

After decades of adaptations and spin-offs stemming from the original 1964 sitcom, the newest addition to the Addams Family canon comes in the form of Netflix’s “Wednesday,” an eight-episode miniseries...

Elegance Bratton masterfully shares his story in A24's ‘The Inspection’

Elegance Bratton masterfully shares his story in A24’s ‘The Inspection’

November 29, 2022

Elegance Bratton’s directorial debut “The Inspection” follows Ellis French (Jeremy Pope) as he joins the Marines after being disowned by his mother (Gabrielle Union) for his sexuality. Written by...

“Bones and All” bites with chilling, thought-provoking love story

“Bones and All” bites with chilling, thought-provoking love story

Sage Dunlap, Life and Arts Associate Editor November 18, 2022

Making its theatrical release Nov. 18, “Bones and All” follows two outcasts on a cross-country road trip as they connect over their shared hunger for self-understanding, companionship and other humans.  From...

The Banshees of Inisherin perfectly delivers dark comedy with charming cast

The Banshees of Inisherin perfectly delivers dark comedy with charming cast

Mimi Calzada, Senior Life & Arts Reporter November 18, 2022

Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” follows lifelong friends Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) after Colm suddenly decides he no longer wishes to associate with Pádraic....

‘Hellraiser’ brings triumphant return with first female Pinhead

‘Hellraiser’ brings triumphant return with first female Pinhead

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Film Columnist November 18, 2022

After years of subpar sequels squandering “Hellraiser” fans' hopes, director David Bruckner’s entrance into the franchise for its 11th installment breathes new life into a slowly dying franchise.  Actress...

Historical film screens at PCL, director/producer answers questions

Historical film screens at PCL, director/producer answers questions

Sara Zaidi, Life & Arts general reporter November 16, 2022

For Ann Kaneko, what started as an art film became a complex, deeply-rooted historical piece with threading points of view. Kaneko started working on her five-year project in 2017, taking many trips to...

UT alum stars in “The Inspection,” “King Richard,” motivated by authentic representation, thrill of acting

UT alum stars in “The Inspection,” “King Richard,” motivated by authentic representation, thrill of acting

Aaron Boehmer, Senior Life and Arts Reporter November 15, 2022

Eman Esfandi warms up with stretches and breathwork as if he’s about to play a tennis match. However, instead of heading to the court, Esfandi prepares for the cameras.  The UT economics alumnus...

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