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‘Choose or Die’ is Netflix’s digital dive into the world of technological horror

‘Choose or Die’ is Netflix’s digital dive into the world of technological horror

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter May 5, 2022

This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Choose or Die.” Netflix horror, such as “Bird Box” or “The Babysitter,” often gets talked about for weeks after releasing. However, “Choose...

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ dials up the fright factor for exciting Marvel horror experience

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ dials up the fright factor for exciting Marvel horror experience

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist May 5, 2022
Taking place after the events of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) sets forth on a multidimensional adventure when the mysterious and young America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) shows up on the run from a terrifying threat.
Netflix’s ‘Along for the Ride’ stars Belmont Cameli, Emma Pasarow talk getting in character, book to film adaptation

Netflix’s ‘Along for the Ride’ stars Belmont Cameli, Emma Pasarow talk getting in character, book to film adaptation

Kaiya Little, Senior Life & Arts Reporter May 2, 2022
Ahead of its premiere, The Daily Texan took part in a virtual college roundtable to speak with Cameli and Pasarow about their characters, filming experiences and prepwork. 
Austin hip hop artist BlackLight talks opening for Katy Perry, Queer Eye experience, future aspirations

Austin hip hop artist BlackLight talks opening for Katy Perry, Queer Eye experience, future aspirations

Darren Puccala, Life & Arts Reporter May 2, 2022
The Daily Texan sat down with Reggie DeVore to discuss his journey as a musician, his biggest performances and his appearance on Queer Eye. 
Steven Stayner moments after being reunited with his parents in 1980

‘Captive Audience’ lives up to title with twisting, turning true crime story

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist April 25, 2022

“Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story” details the whirlwind case of the disappearance and re-emergence of Steven Stayner. Told over the course of three episodic installments, this brand...

‘Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes’ emphasizes emotional effects of tragedy

‘Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes’ emphasizes emotional effects of tragedy

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist April 25, 2022

“Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes” hit Netflix this past Wednesday. The chilling docuseries, directed by Joe Berlinger of the “The Ted Bundy Tapes,” chronicles the story of...

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’: love letter to Nicolas Cage … starring Nicolas Cage

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’: love letter to Nicolas Cage … starring Nicolas Cage

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter April 21, 2022

This article contains spoilers for “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” set to release in theaters April 22, follows Nicolas Cage (Nicolas Cage)...

‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ unsettles with vulnerable performances, ominous atmosphere

‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ unsettles with vulnerable performances, ominous atmosphere

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist April 21, 2022

Hot off the heels of the most recent Sundance Film Festival, director Jane Schoenbrun’s “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” hits U.S. theaters April 15. The unique horror experience follows...

‘The Northman’ cries out for battle with fully-realized atmosphere, menacing tone, captivating performances

‘The Northman’ cries out for battle with fully-realized atmosphere, menacing tone, captivating performances

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist April 19, 2022

“The Northman,” filmmaker Robert Eggers’ (“The Witch” and “The Lighthouse”) newest work, hits theaters April 22. Co-written with Sjón (“Lamb”), the film follows Viking Amleth (Alexander...

‘Father Stu’ does injustice to real hero

‘Father Stu’ does injustice to real hero

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter April 13, 2022

This article contains spoilers for “Father Stu.” Mark Wahlberg’s recent passion project chronicles the life of real-life figure Father Stuart “Stu” Long: a man who survived a motorcycle crash,...

Actor Eoin Macken talks working on terrifying “The Cellar,” stepping onto the haunting set, acting aspirations

Actor Eoin Macken talks working on terrifying “The Cellar,” stepping onto the haunting set, acting aspirations

Noah Levine, Senior Film Columnist April 12, 2022

After its initial premiere at Austin’s SXSW, the horror film “The Cellar'' hits streaming service Shudder on April 15. The haunting tale, written and directed by Brendan Muldowney, chronicles the terror...

‘Metal Lords’ writer D.B. Weiss, star Jaeden Martell talk heavy metal drumming, screenwriting process, high-school films

‘Metal Lords’ writer D.B. Weiss, star Jaeden Martell talk heavy metal drumming, screenwriting process, high-school films

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist April 7, 2022

“Metal Lords,” a heavy metal coming-of-age dramedy from writer D.B. Weiss (“Game of Thrones”) hits Netflix today, April 8. The music-infused film stars Jaeden Martell (“IT,” “Defending Jacob”),...

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