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International films to watch this winter

International films to watch this winter

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 29, 2023

Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of movies with graphic footage   Whether it’s the Texas sun still scorching or the glistening snow covering the bustling streets, this time...

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Disney’s ‘Wish’ feels uninspired, rushed

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter November 27, 2023

Disney celebrated its 100th anniversary with “Wish,” the story of a young girl named Asha and a sorcerer-king who battle over the wishes sent to the king by village members. Asha yearns to get her...

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Emerald Fennell talks mirrors, chemistry in ‘Saltburn’

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor November 27, 2023

Despite a late-November release, Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about movies, already generating Oscar buzz. Ahead of the film’s screening at Austin...

‘Napoleon’ brings back sprawling historical epics in glorious fashion

‘Napoleon’ brings back sprawling historical epics in glorious fashion

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter November 17, 2023

Content warning: this review features mentions of intimate partner violence. Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix), marks a triumphant return for sprawling,...

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ illustrates Snow’s journey to head gamemaker

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ illustrates Snow’s journey to head gamemaker

Isabella Capuchino, General Life&Arts Reporter November 17, 2023

Based on Suzanne Collins’ prequel to her esteemed “Hunger Games” trilogy, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” set during the 10th annual Hunger Games, follows 18-year-old...

UT alumna Lady Bird Johnson’s voice lives on through diary recordings in new Hulu documentary

UT alumna Lady Bird Johnson’s voice lives on through diary recordings in new Hulu documentary

Flora Farr, General Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

Through her own gentle narration, the newly released Hulu documentary “The Lady Bird Diaries” gives an inside look into Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson’s time behind White House doors. Director...

Q&A: ‘Grapefruit,’ independent filmmaking with Chase Joliet, Steph Barkley

Q&A: ‘Grapefruit,’ independent filmmaking with Chase Joliet, Steph Barkley

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

Austin Film Festival opens the door for independent filmmakers to show off their passion for storytelling. The Daily Texan sat down with Chase Joliet (writer, director and star) and Steph Barkley (star)...

‘The Holdovers’ comes as a handsomely-told dramedy with a trio of top-notch performances

‘The Holdovers’ comes as a handsomely-told dramedy with a trio of top-notch performances

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 13, 2023

A Christmas-centric comedy-drama, “The Holdovers” follows disgruntled history teacher Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti) as he struggles to take care of a group of students left at their prep school over...

Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” tells harrowing story with tender elegance, stunning visuals

Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” tells harrowing story with tender elegance, stunning visuals

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

Content warning: this article mentions grooming. Based on the 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” follows the courtship, marriage and eventual divorce between Priscilla...

Director Macon Blair talks remaking cult classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’

Director Macon Blair talks remaking cult classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist November 2, 2023

“The Toxic Avenger” might be the most notable cult classic film within the horror genre due to the gore, goop and grisly humor. Director Macon Blair had the chance to approach the film with his own...

David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ meticulously crafts a journey into mind of a dangerous criminal

David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ meticulously crafts a journey into mind of a dangerous criminal

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Legendary director David Fincher (“Fight Club,” “The Social Network”) returns to directing on Nov. 10 with “The Killer,” which follows a nameless assassin (Michael Fassbender) as he goes down...

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ spits in the face of original, leaving audiences disappointed at what could’ve been a great legacy sequel

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ spits in the face of original, leaving audiences disappointed at what could’ve been a great legacy sequel

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist October 31, 2023

This review contains spoilers. It’s no secret that “The Exorcist” stands out as one of the most horrific films ever conceived. Decades after its initial release, David Gordon Green’s “The...

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