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‘The Blue Room’ fails to bring out any passion due to a bad script and measly runtime

Alex Pelham October 23, 2014

Whether someone would enjoy “The Blue Room” or not depends on their predilection for French films. Those who are into mysteries may find something in this small film, but it is likely that...

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Christopher Nolan’s latest film reveals debate about most best way to shoot movies

Alex Pelham October 23, 2014

Christopher Nolan, the director of “Inception” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy is a vocal advocate for shooting movies on celluloid film, which has been the traditional method used...

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Team of interns helps set up Austin Film Fest

Emily Gibson October 23, 2014

After she arrives at the small house on Salina Street and signs into the book dubbed the “Intern Bible,” public relations junior Hillary Hurst is ready to begin her day as an intern for the...

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‘The Book of Life’ is a visual feast honoring a traditional narrative

Briana Zamora October 20, 2014

Inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday and traditional Mexican folk art, “The Book of Life” is a visual feast as well as a jaunty ride. Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has...

Students find acceptance through ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Mary Cantrell October 17, 2014

Dancing in front of a live audience while belting out “Sweet Transvestite” may sound ridiculous and terrifying, but to the Queerios, it sounds like a typical Saturday night. “The Rocky...

“Gone Girl” presents a dark look at marriage in a brilliantly acted masterpiece

Alex Pelham October 14, 2014

“Gone Girl” takes a lowbrow, clichéd formula — the tale of a missing wife whose sketchy husband most likely has something to do with her disappearance — and manages to analyze,...

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‘Dracula Untold’ is an uninspired reimagining of the classic movie monster

Alex Pelham October 9, 2014

It is a bad sign that only about 10 minutes of “Dracula Untold” are actually entertaining. For a movie that promises a gritty remake of a landmark horror film, “Dracula Untold”...

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UT alumna Christine Chen creates independent films

Amanda Booth October 8, 2014

Christine Chen does not want to become the next Michael Bay. She doesn’t want to lose her audience with too obscure of a message either. Instead, when the UT alumna makes films, she tries to find...

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Alumna filmmaker draws inspiration from childhood

Alejandra Martinez October 7, 2014

Growing up, Cristina Ibarra spent hours in her father’s junkyard watching him as he built working vehicles out of unassembled pieces. This experience would leave a lasting impact on Ibarra’s...

“Cub” is a creepy camping movie with innovations and strange narrative

Alex Pelham October 1, 2014

“Cub” starts out as any good campfire story should — with a creepy legend so frighteningly realistic that it’s almost believable. Of course, in true horror movie fasion, that legend...

“The Babadook” expertly reimagines the classic monster movie

Alex Pelham October 1, 2014

“The Babadook” is a film that calls back to a time when horror movies were fueled by tension rather than jump scares and when they meticulously dissected the psychology and vulnerability of...

“Goodnight Mommy” defies expectations at Fantastic Fest

Alex Williams October 1, 2014

The Secret Screening at Fantastic Fest is always one of the most hotly anticipated events of the festival. Past years have brought guests such as Sandra Bullock and the Wachowski siblings to the Alamo...

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