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‘Far From Home’ brings zany superhero fun, yet leaves much to be desired

Noah Levine July 9, 2019

Who would’ve thought that Jake Gyllenhaal would be playing a fishbowl-wearing sorcerer in a Spider-Man movie? Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is back in “Far From Home,” a sequel to...

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‘Child’s Play’ becomes your new best friend with gore-filled fun

Noah Levine June 25, 2019

Alexa, please don’t kill me.  “Child’s Play” is a reimagining of the 1988 horror classic of the same name. The remake, helmed by director Lars Klevberg, revolves around...

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‘Toy Story 4’ accomplishes what most sagas cannot with a fitting end

Denise Emerson June 25, 2019

Every goodbye in a “Toy Story” film feels like parting with a longtime friend. “Toy Story 3” was successful because the toys faced the inevitability of becoming obsolete when...

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Bundy biopic “Extremely, Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” respectfully addresses source material

Noah Levine May 6, 2019

The new Ted Bundy biopic is wicked, evil and vile in its excruciating visual accuracy, yet it remains respectful of his victims. “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” directed by...

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‘Scary Stories’ documentary analyzes frightening book series

Noah Levine April 30, 2019

In a time before “Goosebumps,” another book had the honor of bringing children’s nightmares to life. “Scary Stories” is a 2019 documentary directed, edited and produced...

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is ultimate love letter to Marvel Universe

Noah Levine April 24, 2019

“Endgame” wields a powerful gauntlet of nostalgia, heartbreak and resolution.  “Avengers: Endgame” is the culmination of over 10 years of Marvel storytelling, starting with...

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UT professors, filmmakers discuss how film soundtracks affect perception

Landry Allred April 18, 2019

People watch films such as “Guardians of the Galaxy” or “Baby Driver,” but few understand how the music impacted their perception of the film. Though music may often go unnoticed...

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Writer of “Shazam!,” Henry Gayden, talks about the film’s popularity, writing process

Noah Levine April 17, 2019

DC’s newest film “Shazam!,” directed by David F. Sandberg, is currently in theaters, and The Daily Texan had the pleasure of speaking with the film’s writer (and UT alumnus) Henry...

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Twin UT alums’ ‘Rule of Many’ highlights sisterhood and resistance

Molly Bolf April 16, 2019

UT alumnae twins Ashley and Leslie Saunders, who both graduated in 2010, broke into the young adult fiction genre last year with their debut novel “The Rule of One.” This novel tells the story...

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‘The Perfect Date’ redefines romantic comedies

Kenzie Kowalski April 15, 2019

Viewers will watch “The Perfect Date” for Noah Centineo, but they’ll stick around for the refreshing societal commentary and unique storyline. “The Perfect Date” is a new...

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Horror fans, journalists combat stigmas of the genre

Noah Levine April 11, 2019

The horror genre has frightened moviegoers since the early twentieth century. With recent hits such as “It” and “Us,” the genre shows no signs of receding success. Stigmas toward...

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No Man’s Land Film Festival promotes women in outdoors, redefines gender norms

Trinady Joslin April 10, 2019

No Man’s Land Film Festival aims to redefine what it means to be a woman in the outdoors through a series of short documentaries featuring women doing everything from kayaking and mountain biking...

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