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Q&A: UT-Austin Ph.D. candidate Ja’nell Ajani talks Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope,’ Black horror genre

Q&A: UT-Austin Ph.D. candidate Ja’nell Ajani talks Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope,’ Black horror genre

Aaron Boehmer, Life & Arts Reporter July 21, 2022

From Maya Angelou to Cindy Trimm to Rihanna, Ja’nell Ajani said she looks to many people as touchstones for how she wants to show up in the world.  The American studies Ph.D. candidate who curated...

Keke Palmer as Emerald Haywood in Nope, written, produced and directed by Jordan Peele.

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ is the must-see blockbuster of the summer

Rachael Hatchett, Director of Diversity and Inclusion July 20, 2022

This article is spoiler-free. Toss every preconception about Jordan Peele’s “Nope” completely out of the window. While the official trailer does not prepare viewers for the bizarre and otherworldly...

Nathan Fielder has lost his mind in ‘The Rehearsal’

Jackson Milch, Life & Arts Reporter July 17, 2022

Fans of Comedy Central’s “Nathan For You” know that Nathan Fielder is not afraid to push boundaries. In his quest to help struggling businesses, Fielder dreams up outlandish — and sometimes illegal...

Listen to these six iconic movie soundtracks bursting with summer vibes

Listen to these six iconic movie soundtracks bursting with summer vibes

Reagan Richard, Life and Arts Reporter July 14, 2022

Nothing can ease the soul on a lonesome summer night like a great movie with an even better soundtrack. For anyone in need of a good movie night, The Daily Texan compiled a list of movie soundtracks that...

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with these must-watch TV shows, movies

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with these must-watch TV shows, movies

Mimi Calzada, Life and Arts Reporter July 14, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the July 12, 2022 flipbook. While many movies and TV shows portray characters with disabilities, few characters are played by actors who experience their...

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with these must-watch TV shows, movies

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with these must-watch TV shows, movies

Mimi Calzada, Life & Arts Reporter July 10, 2022

While many movies and TV shows portray characters with disabilities, few characters are played by actors who experience their fictional counterpart’s disability offscreen. Many characters from celebrated...

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: Gorr the God Butcher poses one of MCU’s most fully realized threats, but cuts up film’s runtime

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: Gorr the God Butcher poses one of MCU’s most fully realized threats, but cuts up film’s runtime

Jackson Milch, Life and Arts Reporter July 7, 2022

“Thor: Love and Thunder,” Marvel’s long-awaited sequel to Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Ragnarok”, hits silver screens everywhere on Thursday. The film chronicles more exploits and adventures with...

‘Stranger Things 4 Volume 2’  exceeds expectations, solidifies ‘Stranger Things’ as a series to remember

‘Stranger Things 4 Volume 2’ exceeds expectations, solidifies ‘Stranger Things’ as a series to remember

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter July 2, 2022

This article is spoiler-free. “Stranger Things” season four volume two is the culmination of years of rich sci-fi storytelling, heartfelt character arcs and extensive worldbuilding, all setting...

LGBTQ+ movies to watch this Pride Month

LGBTQ+ movies to watch this Pride Month

Reagan Richard, Life & Arts Reporter June 30, 2022

As June comes to an end, what better way to round out Pride Month than a movie marathon? The Daily Texan has compiled a list of essential queer films to enjoy, complete with heart-swelling romances, campy...

Who will die? - The Texan predicts Stranger Things 4 Volume 2

Who will die? – The Texan predicts Stranger Things 4 Volume 2

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 30, 2022

Major spoilers ahead! Ahead of the release of “Stranger Things” season four volume two, The Duffer Brothers issued a bleak warning to fans: there will be a sizable death count. This hair-raising...

‘A New Old Play’ tugs at heartstrings and engages with what it means to be human

‘A New Old Play’ tugs at heartstrings and engages with what it means to be human

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 29, 2022

Qiu Jiongjiong’s “A New Old Play” follows Qiu Fu (Yi Sicheng), a well known Chinese operatic actor, as he is picked up by a traveling show duo and taken to the Underworld, reliving his life one last...

UT-Austin alum dives into cinematography of The Upside Down

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 29, 2022

The Daily Texan sat down with UT alum Ricardo Diaz to discuss his work on “Stranger Things” volume one as the tandem director of photography, shooting simultaneously with the main unit to help with...

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