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Abbott Elementary showrunner Patrick Schumaker and UT professor Alisa Perren laugh Monday during an interview panel at the Moody College of Communication.

Q&A: RTF alum on creation of show ‘Abbott Elementary’

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 3, 2024

As one of the biggest shows on television, “Abbott Elementary” has racked up endless critical acclaim and millions of fans. Following a conversation with RTF professor Dr. Alisa Perren, executive producer...

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’: craziest bounceback in horror history

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’: craziest bounceback in horror history

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 3, 2024

“Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” might be the most insane success story ever. After the critical flop (yet financial success) of 2023’s “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” director Rhys Frake-Waterfield...

‘Accidental Texan’ captures Texan spirit in heartfelt dramedy

‘Accidental Texan’ captures Texan spirit in heartfelt dramedy

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 31, 2024

“Accidental Texan,” based on the 1999 book “Chocolate Lizards” by Cole Thompson, follows the story of failed actor Erwin (Rudy Pankow) after his car breaks down in middle-of-nowhere Texas. He seeks...

Texas alum goes Hollywood with ‘The Girls on the Bus’

Texas alum goes Hollywood with ‘The Girls on the Bus’

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 28, 2024

When Amy Chozick started her career, she left for New York City with no money — only a stack of newspaper clippings. Fast forward several decades, Chozick achieved a respected career in journalism as...

'Ghostbusters' films ranked

‘Ghostbusters’ films ranked

Isabella Capuchino, General Life&Arts Reporter March 27, 2024

We ain’t afraid of no ghost – so in honor of the newest release, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” The Daily Texan ranked the five movies of the Ghostbusters franchise.  #5 Ghostbusters (2016) Despite...

UT alumna races around world on ‘The Amazing Race’

UT alumna races around world on ‘The Amazing Race’

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter March 26, 2024

Karishma Cordero ran through the streets of Mexico, searching for the next clue. In spite of the sweat dripping down her face and the stress of reaching the next leg, she felt fueled by the adrenaline...

‘Love Lies Bleeding:’ lesbians, ‘roids, and bodybuilding. The ultimate love story

‘Love Lies Bleeding:’ lesbians, ‘roids, and bodybuilding. The ultimate love story

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 24, 2024

“Love Lies Bleeding,” an A24 film directed by Rose Glass of “Saint Maud” fame and written by both Glass and Weronika Tofilska, follows Lou (Kristen Stewart) as she navigates living a life separate...

Thomas Haden Church talks growing up Texan in relation to his role in ‘Accidental Texan’

Thomas Haden Church talks growing up Texan in relation to his role in ‘Accidental Texan’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 24, 2024

The Daily Texan had the chance to sit down and speak with Thomas Haden Church about his role as Merle in the film directed by Mark Lambert Bristol entitled “Accidental Texan”, based on the 1999 book...

Writer, director Michael Felker’s ‘Things Will Be Different’ takes audiences on horrifying time-traveling journey

Writer, director Michael Felker’s ‘Things Will Be Different’ takes audiences on horrifying time-traveling journey

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 22, 2024

Writer and director Michael Felker’s time-traveling sci-fi horror flick “Things Will Be Different,” starring Riley Dandy and Adam David Thompson, follows two siblings after they escape a police chase...

‘Ghostbuster Frozen Empire’ sees return to classic ‘Ghostbusters’ fun with average story

‘Ghostbuster Frozen Empire’ sees return to classic ‘Ghostbusters’ fun with average story

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” directed by Gil Kenan, follows the Spengler family as they return to New York City to live in the classic Ghostbusters headquarters when an evil demon upends the city,...

Kung Fu Panda 4 delivers bright, fast-paced colorful entertainment

Kung Fu Panda 4 delivers bright, fast-paced colorful entertainment

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter March 17, 2024

In today’s franchise-saturated film scene, few sequels manage to expand their series’ world while retaining the fundamental ingredients that made the original great. With bright, colorful animation,...

Dr. Ricardo Lowe presents his talk on identity and the census for the PBS show, "Blackademics" on Wednesday.

‘Blackademics’ airs season 11, showcases timely research in season 12

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter March 6, 2024

When The Daily Texan last talked to Dr. Kevin Foster, associate professor of African and African Diaspora Studies and producer of “Blackademics TV” in 2015, “Blackademics” was preparing to premiere...

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