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‘House of Cards’ ends just as cold-blooded as it begun.

Chandler Gibson November 8, 2018

The future is female (and contains spoilers). Netflix’s first original series “House of Cards” came to a close this year with the release of its sixth and final season. After Kevin...

‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ is dazzling, decadent Christmas treat

Savannah J Salazar November 5, 2018

Disney’s latest live action film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” puts a spin on a beloved Christmas classic, bringing it from the stage to the screen. “The Nutcracker and...

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Robert Englund reprises the role of Freddy on The Goldbergs, prompting hopes for new Nightmare

Noah Levine October 31, 2018

1, 2 Freddy’s … on “The Goldbergs?” Actor Robert Englund reprised the iconic role of Freddy Krueger from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” on a recent Halloween-themed...

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‘Hunter Killer’ actor Zane Holtz stops by UT ROTC training

Savannah J Salazar October 30, 2018

Recently, actor and Austinite Zane Holtz led his team toward enemy lines, meticulously crawling through the trees and mud on the fields of Camp Mabry. But it’s not a movie he’s in — it’s...

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‘Goosebumps 2’ brings thrills, chills and a bare-bones plot

Noah Levine October 16, 2018

Only in the world of Goosebumps could gummy bears be scary.  “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” is the follow-up to 2015’s “Goosebumps” starring Jack Black. While...

Amazon’s ‘The Romanoffs’ is overthrow of mediocrity

Chandler Gibson October 15, 2018

Matthew Weiner, creator of “Mad Men,” returns to TV this month on Amazon Video with his satirical dramedy series, “The Romanoffs.” The show is an anthology of stand alone episodes,...

‘First Man’ starts slow, takes a giant leap by the end

Adrienne Hunter October 15, 2018

“First Man” is an intimate look at the life of a grand figure, showing audiences that every story, no matter how historic it seems, is grounded in humanity. The film follows Neil Armstrong (Ryan...

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‘Malevolent’ is an effective Halloween palate cleanser

Chandler Gibson October 11, 2018

"Malevolent” simply isn’t scary. Netflix’s latest horror film, set in 1980s Scotland, turns the tables on a group of scam artists performing staged paranormal investigations....

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‘The Body’ brings well-executed bloodshed to All Hallows’ Eve

Noah Levine October 10, 2018

Halloween night is the perfect time to cover up a murder. Into the Dark, a brand new horror series from genre king Blumhouse Productions released its first episode on Hulu, with a new short film added...

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Q&A: Director Amanda Kramer talks ‘Ladyworld’ and the female psyche

Savannah J Salazar October 9, 2018

Amanda Kramer’s debut feature film “Ladyworld” explores female hysteria and friendships in a refreshing and unsettling way. During a birthday party, eight girls are barricaded inside...

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Season 2 of ‘Big Mouth’ takes humorous approach to childhood mental development

Brooke Sjoberg October 9, 2018

Ever wondered what a monster with a permanently flaccid penis for a nose looks like? “Big Mouth” is here to satisfy that curiosity. The latest installment of Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s...

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Kathryn Hahn gives the best performance of the year in the intimate and personal “Private Life”

Adrienne Hunter October 8, 2018

“Private Life” is an intimate, personal and well-made film that brilliantly tells the emotional story of a married couple’s journey to parenthood. The Netflix original film tells the story of...

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