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Owen Wilson films to watch to distract from back-to-homework dread

Owen Wilson films to watch to distract from back-to-homework dread

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 26, 2024

Though never finishing his UT degree, Owen Wilson used his Longhorn experiences and connections such as Wes Anderson to leave a mark on the film industry. The Daily Texan compiled a list of films starring...

Coming of age films with Mexican heritage

Coming of age films with Mexican heritage

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 21, 2024

The journey from adolescence to adulthood serves as one of the most complex and challenging periods of one’s life. For many, looking to media representations of stories that reflect their lives and experiences...

‘Mean Girls:’ a musical rendition of a cult classic without the bite

‘Mean Girls:’ a musical rendition of a cult classic without the bite

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor January 19, 2024

The latest iteration of Mean Girls arrives in theaters to satiate nostalgia for the 2004 cult classic, but brings a little more to the table. With timid commentary and failed attempts at accommodating...

‘Night Swim’ starts as a splash, but finishes in a cannonball

‘Night Swim’ starts as a splash, but finishes in a cannonball

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 17, 2024

“Night Swim,” directed by Bryce McGuire, follows a family of four as they try to leave their past behind in their new home. But when an ancient evil lurks in their swimming pool, they must learn that...

Movies to channel your inner ‘Plastic’ before seeing Mean Girls

Movies to channel your inner ‘Plastic’ before seeing Mean Girls

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 16, 2024

Beyond donning pink attire to see the new “Mean Girls” movie, it takes a certain mindset to fully appreciate the 2000s-high-school-clique dynamic that the original movie channeled. To help moviegoers...

‘Aquaman 2:’ the pitiful end of the DC Extended Universe

‘Aquaman 2:’ the pitiful end of the DC Extended Universe

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 15, 2024

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," slated as the end of the DC Extended Universe and the sequel to the 2018 hit film "Aquaman" starring Jason Momoa as the titular character, finally released to a collective...

‘The Color Purple’ emotionally grips audiences through excellent performances, music

‘The Color Purple’ emotionally grips audiences through excellent performances, music

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Columnist January 12, 2024

“The Color Purple” came out as a book in 1982, then became a movie in 1985, and then was put on Broadway in 2005. Now, in 2023, Blitz Bazawule adapted the beloved classic as a movie musical for the...

‘Wonka:’ a whimsical holiday family movie despite shoddy CGI

‘Wonka:’ a whimsical holiday family movie despite shoddy CGI

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor December 13, 2023

Paul King’s newest venture “Wonka” tells the tale of Willy Wonka’s (Timothée Chalamet) never-before-seen origin story. The chocolatier collects a ragtag group of friends to help him overcome the...

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ enacts a shocking twist fans didn’t know they needed

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ enacts a shocking twist fans didn’t know they needed

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter December 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” may be one of the most popular pieces of media among college students and younger audiences,...

Super Mario RPG’ remake retains magic of the original, but appears graphically enhanced

‘Super Mario RPG’ remake retains magic of the original, but appears graphically enhanced

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter December 13, 2023

“Super Mario RPG” made its debut on the Nintendo Switch in November 2023 as a remake of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System classic of the same name from 1996. It is, as the title says, an RPG...

‘Alan Wake II:” the most underrated game of 2023

‘Alan Wake II:” the most underrated game of 2023

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter December 11, 2023

When a sequel to the insanely popular single-player thrillfest of a game “Alan Wake” was officially announced, gamers everywhere lost their minds. Alan Wake may be one of the most popular characters...

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” feels disrespectful to loyal fans, but contains solid multiplayer

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” feels disrespectful to loyal fans, but contains solid multiplayer

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter December 10, 2023

“Call of Duty” has been around since 2003, with “Modern Warfare III” marking the third entry in the rebooted franchise based on the original from the late 2000s and early 2010s. For fans, the previous...

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