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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...

‘Saw X’ producers Mark Burg, Oren Koules discuss making a prequel 20 years later

‘Saw X’ producers Mark Burg, Oren Koules discuss making a prequel 20 years later

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist October 31, 2023

With the release of “Saw X” in late September, The Daily Texan sat down with producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules to discuss making a prequel for a movie franchise they first started working on over...

UT Alumni produce feature film ‘Home Free’ to showcase at Austin Film Festival

UT Alumni produce feature film ‘Home Free’ to showcase at Austin Film Festival

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter October 30, 2023

The decision to offer up their home to an unhoused man would leave a profound impact on Aaron Brown and Lenny Barszap.  The decision, which the two made while living together as sophomores, inspired...

Five documentaries to watch when celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Five documentaries to watch when celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter October 30, 2023

To round out LGBTQ+ History Month, the Daily Texan compiled a list of documentaries spotlighting the struggles, achievements and joys of the LGBTQ+ community and their history.  PRIDE This Hulu...

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‘Pain Hustlers’ presents surface-level, boring look at opioid crisis

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter October 29, 2023

In “Pain Hustlers,” Hollywood’s latest in a slew of stories about the opioid epidemic, director David Yates (“Harry Potter,” “Fantastic Beasts”) and writer Wells Tower try to bring a new...

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’: 8 years of waiting made this pizza stale, alright when reheated

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’: 8 years of waiting made this pizza stale, alright when reheated

Ryan Ranc and Tommy Wilson October 26, 2023

This review contains spoilers. After eight years, the long-awaited “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie based on the games of the same name from developer Scott Cawthon officially comes to theaters...

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