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“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” addresses cancer with funny script, solid performances

Charles Liu June 29, 2015

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” is about a boy and a girl who has cancer. Friendship blossoms between them, and refreshingly enough, it remains purely that. At first glance, “Dying...

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“Inside Out” shines with moving story and dazzling visuals

Charles Liu June 19, 2015

After a series of mediocre to decent films, Pixar makes a comeback with “Inside Out,” the studio’s most ambitious exploration of the human experience yet. The movie is a nuanced visual...

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“Jurassic World” provides exhilarating dino action but little originality

Charles Liu June 11, 2015

Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” ushered in the era of modern special effects. It introduced audiences to the vast potential of CGI, and it did so by bringing dinosaurs back to life. The...

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UT film students give look into Asian American life with “Motherland”

Jenna Million June 9, 2015

Before creating his short film “Motherland,” UT alumnus Komtouch “Dew” Napattaloong dreamt he had risen from the dead to be greeted by his family’s loving embrace. The...

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World’s oldest living roadie tells his story in documentary “King of the Roadies”

Cat Cardenas June 5, 2015

At age 15, Ben Dorcy became an Ice Capades dancer. A few years later he became a Navy seaman, and now, at 90 years old, he is the world’s oldest living roadie. In the upcoming biographical documentary...

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The next Bill Nye: six communicators that explore science on modern platforms

Ellen Airhart June 2, 2015

Bill Nye, host of the PBS show “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” is now available 24/7 to anyone with a Netflix account and a passion for scientific adventures. For the generation that grew up glued...

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Free Austin summertime events to attend this week

Katie Walsh June 1, 2015

From $10 movie tickets to overpriced concerts, nightlife in Austin gets expensive — and when summer starts and late-night cram sessions end, it’s even harder to limit spending. Avoid breaking...

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Review: “Avengers: Age of Ultron” packs powerful punch but fails to beat out predecessor

Alex Pelham May 1, 2015

Fans of Iron Man, Captain America and the other members of the notorious Avengers clan don’t have to worry about. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” not living up to the legacy of its action-packed...

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UT freshman makes commercials for Austin businesses

Charles Liu April 29, 2015

Radio-television-film student John Hanby owns a professional film production company that produces high-quality commercials for businesses around Austin — and he’s only a freshman. Hanby’s...

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Internships offer real-world experience for film students

Alex Pelham April 28, 2015

Although there are a number of directors who didn’t attend college, such as Quentin Tarantino and Stanley Kubrick, not all aspiring movie makers can simply pick up a camera and make it big. As...

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Graduate student directs UT’s first 3-D film, ‘Hard Reset’

Charles Liu April 27, 2015

Sci-fi action-thriller “Hard Reset” boasts impressive special effects, but it’s not a Hollywood blockbuster. It’s UT’s first 3-D student film. “Hard Reset,”...

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Film review: ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’ explores art of performing and confronting past

Alex Pelham April 23, 2015

“Clouds of Sils Maria” presents an intense look at stardom, digging deep into the insecurities actors are liable to face when preparing for deep, complex roles. The film also explores two people...

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