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Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Alma Gardner in “American Horror Story: Double Feature”

“American Horror Story” star Ryan Kiera Armstrong talks eating baby feet, working with Finn Wittrock, mastering the violin

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 21, 2021
The Daily Texan spoke with Double Feature’s Ryan Kiera Armstrong about her experience working on the blood-soaked series. 
‘Midnight Mass’ tells beautifully dark tale among haunting island

‘Midnight Mass’ tells beautifully dark tale among haunting island

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 19, 2021

“Midnight Mass,” the newest horror experience from acclaimed director Mike Flanagan (“Doctor Sleep,” “Gerald’s Game,” “The Haunting of Hill House”), follows an isolated island community...

First 5 episodes of ‘Doom Patrol’ season 3 brings horror elements, creepy DC characters and musical numbers

First 5 episodes of ‘Doom Patrol’ season 3 brings horror elements, creepy DC characters and musical numbers

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 19, 2021

HBO Max’s “Doom Patrol” returns after the harrowing cliffhanger of season 2 which left the Patrol coated in deadly candle wax. Picking up directly after, season 3 throws the heroes through a slew...

Christian and Justin Long talk new film ‘Lady of the Manor,’ filmmaking advice, creating an effective comedy

Christian and Justin Long talk new film ‘Lady of the Manor,’ filmmaking advice, creating an effective comedy

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 15, 2021

“Lady of the Manor,” a brand new comedy written and directed by sibling duo Christian and Justin Long, premieres Sept. 17 in select theaters and video on-demand services. The film stars Melanie Lynskey...

‘Lady of the Manor’ brings lighthearted comedy with supernatural antics

‘Lady of the Manor’ brings lighthearted comedy with supernatural antics

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 15, 2021

Unfortunately, job listings do not notify you of ghosts in the workplace.  “Lady of the Manor,” a brand new supernatural comedy written and directed by siblings Christian and Justin Long, follows...

‘Shang-Chi’ brings exciting action, fantasy elements to MCU

‘Shang-Chi’ brings exciting action, fantasy elements to MCU

Noah Levine September 13, 2021

Ring ring ring … A new Marvel movie is calling.  “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, follows the journey of Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), a...

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ dishes out bonkers horror nightmare

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ dishes out bonkers horror nightmare

Noah Levine September 12, 2021

Master of horror James Wan slices back into the genre scene with an original, terrifying tale.  “Malignant,” premiering in theaters and on HBO Max, follows Madison, a young woman  ambushed by...

Hindered by humor, ‘Cinderella’ breaks ground with music focus and dismantled

Hindered by humor, ‘Cinderella’ breaks ground with music focus and dismantled

Zoe Tzanis, Life and Arts Desk Editor September 5, 2021

Pop artist Camila Cabello stars in the newest remake of “Cinderella,” which hit select theaters and Amazon Prime on Sept. 3. Directed by Kay Cannon, the film takes a jukebox musical approach to the...

Billie Eilish’s A Love Letter to Los Angeles elevates sophomore album with beautiful visuals, orchestral renditions

Billie Eilish’s A Love Letter to Los Angeles elevates sophomore album with beautiful visuals, orchestral renditions

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 5, 2021

Billie Eilish brings the concert to the sofa with her new video concert experience “Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” on Disney+.   The singer, alongside an orchestra and choir,...

UT student writes, directs film about finding beauty in unique places

UT student writes, directs film about finding beauty in unique places

Carolyn Parmer, Life & Arts General Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 31 flipbook.  Every morning before school, when his parents couldn’t drive him, Marlon Rubio Smith hopped on the Houston Metro bus. What others...

Victoria Justice infuses energy in Netflix’s ‘Afterlife of the Party’

Victoria Justice infuses energy in Netflix’s ‘Afterlife of the Party’

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist September 1, 2021

“Party Till We Die” takes on a whole new meaning in this Netflix original.  Victoria Justice stars in the new Netflix original Afterlife of the Party. The young adult comedy follows 25-year-old...

2021’s ‘Candyman’ disappoints with confusing storyline, lack of scares

2021’s ‘Candyman’ disappoints with confusing storyline, lack of scares

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist August 29, 2021

Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Ca- Director Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” finally hit theaters Aug. 27 after being delayed from June 2020. Taking place 29 years after the original “Candyman”...

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