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Rebecca Hall in The Night House

“The Night House” chills visually but lacks strong narrative

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist August 24, 2021

Try finding the bathroom in the dark at this house ... “The Night House,” the latest horror film from director and writer David Bruckner (Netflix’s “The Ritual,” upcoming “Hellraiser”...

Tanner Buchanan (left) as Cameron Kweller  and Addison Rae (right) as Padgett Sawyer in He's All That.

“He’s All That” stars Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan talk getting the part, Addison’s acting debut, and creating on-screen chemistry

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist August 23, 2021

From your TikTok FYP to your Netflix screen, Addison Rae takes Hollywood by storm.  Netflix’s “He’s All That,” a reimagining of the classic film “She’s All That,” follows high school...

‘American Horror Stories’ actress Vanessa Estelle Williams talks ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ influence, work in the horror genre, warning Billie Lourd about summoning dark forces

‘American Horror Stories’ actress Vanessa Estelle Williams talks ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ influence, work in the horror genre, warning Billie Lourd about summoning dark forces

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter August 10, 2021

Newborn babies can be a real nightmare. “American Horror Stories” presents a new terrifying story each week set in the world of “American Horror Story,” featuring familiar and new cast members...

Nico Greetham talks “American Horror Stories,” filming his death scene, researching influencers, and deadly pillow fights

Nico Greetham talks “American Horror Stories,” filming his death scene, researching influencers, and deadly pillow fights

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Santa comes for naughty influencers in the newest installment of Hulu’s horror anthology. “American Horror Stories”...

"The Suicide Squad” pulls out all the stops with unhinged action sequences, extreme gore, and iconic characters

“The Suicide Squad” pulls out all the stops with unhinged action sequences, extreme gore, and iconic characters

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter July 29, 2021

A shark, rat whisperer and polka-dot man walk into a bar … “The Suicide Squad” has finally blasted back onto the big screen with James Gunn’s highly anticipated soft reboot of the 2016 hit....

“American Horror Story” star Naomi Grossman talks playing Pepper, spin-off series and working with prosthetics

“American Horror Story” star Naomi Grossman talks playing Pepper, spin-off series and working with prosthetics

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter July 25, 2021

Drive-Ins are coming back with a vengeance on the newest episode of “American Horror Stories.” HULU series “American Horror Stories” presents a new terrifying story each week set in the world...

Sierra McCormick talks role in ‘American Horror Stories,’ working in horror genre

Sierra McCormick talks role in ‘American Horror Stories,’ working in horror genre

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter July 18, 2021

The Murder House is opening its doors again. “American Horror Stories” is a brand new spinoff of the iconic anthology series “American Horror Story.” The new show, premiering exclusively on...

Lin Manuel Miranda, ‘In the Heights’ cast talk differences from show, set memories, dance boot camp

Lin Manuel Miranda, ‘In the Heights’ cast talk differences from show, set memories, dance boot camp

Noah Levine May 27, 2021

A film adaptation of Broadway’s “In the Heights” is finally hitting theaters and HBO Max in early June. The award-winning story follows Usnavi, a young bodega owner in Washington Heights, while he...

‘Spiral’ director Darren Lynn Bousman talks designing traps, ‘Leprechaun’ hopes, puppets

‘Spiral’ director Darren Lynn Bousman talks designing traps, ‘Leprechaun’ hopes, puppets

Noah Levine May 14, 2021

The newest installment in the iconic horror series “Saw” has arrived with “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” The new film follows Detective “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) as he scrambles to track down...

Q&A: Filmmakers talk creating authentic transgender short film ‘Frankie’

Q&A: Filmmakers talk creating authentic transgender short film ‘Frankie’

Thomas Casler May 6, 2021
The Daily Texan spoke to the filmmakers of short film "Frankie" about making the film and the future of transgender and nonbinary people in the entertainment industry. 
THE SONS OF SAM: A DESCENT INTO DARKNESS. MAURY TERRY in THE SONS OF SAM: A DESCENT INTO DARKNESS. Cr. NETFLIX © 2021

‘The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness’ presents chilling narrative through journalist lens

Noah Levine May 5, 2021

“The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness” is a brand new Netflix docuseries chronicling the infamous Son of Sam killings that occurred in New York City during the 1970s. Throughout the four-episode...

Toni Collette, Anna Kendrick struggle to survive in harrowing space thriller ‘Stowaway’

Toni Collette, Anna Kendrick struggle to survive in harrowing space thriller ‘Stowaway’

Thomas Casler April 25, 2021
While space thriller “Stowaway” doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the film uses its setting to its advantage to create a story of survival and morality.
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