The ‘90s brought about a new era of comedy, especially in television. Although the majority of current UT students were born in the latter half of the ‘90s, the influence of the decade on comedy...
A seamless blend of style and substance saturated Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in 2000. The film’s sequel, “Sword of Destiny,” simmers in visual ambition...
The mark of a great crime drama is its ability to persist in the minds of moviegoers. “Triple 9,” in this respect, falls short of greatness.
In this feature written by UT alumnus Matt Cook,...
Television networks have recently been disrupted by the emergence of streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Offering convenience in addition to exclusive content, streaming services have...
Over winter break, the documentary series “Making A Murderer” captured millions of viewers, with audiences turning to social media and online forums to discuss their theories and debate the...
This year marks novelist Jane Austen’s 200th publishing anniversary for her novel “Emma.” The 19th century writer gained fame through other novels as well, such as “Pride and Prejudice”...
Every year, the approach of Valentine’s Day beckons last-minute decisions about the perfect date. For our “dinner and a movie” lovebirds, The Daily Texan suggests three great romances...
It’s a bad idea to go see a movie that preaches the virtues of single life on Valentine’s Day, but it’s also a bad idea to see “How to Be Single” because it sucks.
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For many viewers, the main attraction of Sunday night’s Super Bowl was not the Denver Broncos’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers but the ads that aired throughout the game.
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It’s the 1950s and Hollywood is thriving, but studio fixer Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) can’t decide whether to remain at the bustling Capitol Pictures film studio, or take an easier job at aerospace...
More than twenty years after Jerry Seinfeld’s puffy shirt and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the ’90s live on. With reboots of TV classics from networks and streaming...
January is a difficult month for film studios. People often spend the earlier part of the year cutting back on spending after the holiday season and getting back into work and school routines. The movies...
