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‘Ms. Marvel’ takes on new style compared to its predecessors

‘Ms. Marvel’ takes on new style compared to its predecessors

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 9, 2022

High schooler Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) is a big fan of the Avengers, more specifically Captain Marvel. When her parents don’t allow her to go to AvengerCon, a convention celebrating Earth’s mightiest...

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Director Brea Grant Addresses the Theme Found Within Torn Hearts Long: Director Brea Grant details the making of her film Torn Hearts, gives advice to those looking to follow her path

Ryan Ranc, Life and Arts General Reporter June 9, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the June 7, 2022 flipbook. The Daily Texan recently spoke with the fantastic and profound Brea Grant, who graduated from UT with an American Studies degree...

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ marks extinction for beloved franchise

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ marks extinction for beloved franchise

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 8, 2022

Dinosaurs roam the earth, free to eat both plants and people in “Jurassic World Dominion,” exclusively in theaters June 10. Many original cast members of “Jurassic Park” return, including Alan...

‘Crimes of the Future’ marks return of Cronenberg’s body horror brilliance

‘Crimes of the Future’ marks return of Cronenberg’s body horror brilliance

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 5, 2022

From the mind of David Cronenberg, body horror thriller “Crimes of the Future” mainly focuses on central characters Saul (Viggo Mortensen) and Caprice (Léa Seydoux) in an alternate reality where civilization...

‘After Blue’ presents world of psychedelic visuals, imaginative plot

‘After Blue’ presents world of psychedelic visuals, imaginative plot

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 3, 2022

The queer sci-fi fantasy romance movie “After Blue” opened in theatres June 3. From the imaginative mind of Bertrand Mandico, the film follows a lonely girl named Roxy (Paula Luna) and her mother Zora...

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ stuns prequel fans with respect to ‘Star Wars’ source material

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ stuns prequel fans with respect to ‘Star Wars’ source material

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter June 3, 2022

“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” released May 27, follows Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi’s turn toward isolation and nihilism in the aftermath of Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side. While not yet a complete...

‘Stranger Things 4’ breaks records with most haunting, explosive season yet

‘Stranger Things 4’ breaks records with most haunting, explosive season yet

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Reporter June 2, 2022

The fourth season of “Stranger Things” hit Netflix on May 27, with the first of two volumes being released for streaming. The first seven-episode installment made for a glorious premiere for the hit...

Director Brea Grant addresses theme found within ‘Torn Hearts’

Director Brea Grant addresses theme found within ‘Torn Hearts’

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter May 30, 2022

The Daily Texan recently got to talk with the fantastic and profound Brea Grant, who graduated from UT with a degree in American studies before pursuing a career in acting. In 2020, she wrote and directed...

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soars with exhilarating action, heartfelt references to 1986 classic

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soars with exhilarating action, heartfelt references to 1986 classic

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Reporter May 25, 2022

Tom Cruise flies back into the danger zone as the Navy’s most gutsy, loveable captain in “Top Gun: Maverick,” released May 24. Reaching audiences 36 years after Cruise debuted as Pete “Maverick”...

Gaspar Noé’s ‘Lux Æterna’ addresses exploitation and inequality in filmmaking industry

Gaspar Noé’s ‘Lux Æterna’ addresses exploitation and inequality in filmmaking industry

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter May 21, 2022

This article contains spoilers for Gaspar Noé’s “Lux Æterna.” Gaspar Noé’s experimental movie “Lux Æterna” depicts an unruly film set and addresses the darker sides of filmmaking, such...

‘Torn Hearts’ tears into country music space with director Brea Grant at helm

‘Torn Hearts’ tears into country music space with director Brea Grant at helm

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter May 21, 2022

This article contains spoilers for Torn Hearts. Brea Grant returns to maintain her title among the modern masters of horror with her newest movie “Torn Hearts.” The film follows country music duo...

Rebel Wilson talks new Netflix comedy “Senior Year”

Rebel Wilson talks new Netflix comedy “Senior Year”

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist May 13, 2022

Rebel Wilson (“Pitch Perfect” “Bridesmaids”) returns to screens with brand new Netflix comedy film “Senior Year,” streaming now. In the coming of age comedy, young high school senior Stephanie...

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