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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Radio-television-film grad student Deepak Chetty creates the school’s first 3-D film

Danielle Lopez March 25, 2014

In the secluded spaces of the CMB, surrounded by bright lights, vibrant green walls and a rolling camera, a solemn moment transpires between a man in black battle gear and a futuristic-looking woman with...

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Wes Anderson talks about premiere of “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

Sarah Montgomery March 18, 2014

With quirky characters, colorful settings, speedy dialogue and a splash of melancholy, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” encompasses all of the tools director Wes Anderson uses in his films. Anderson,...

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Movie Review: ‘The Raid 2’ is one of the best action movies ever made

Alex Williams March 14, 2014

“The Raid” was both a stone-cold classic and an ode to narrative simplicity, executing its tried-and-true concept with bone-crunching efficiency. The sequel isn’t content to rehash the...

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SXSW film preview: the big names

Colin McLaughlin March 9, 2014

For film lovers, SXSW is like an all-you-can-eat buffet. 133 films of all types will be playing at various locations around Austin. The Daily Texan created a mini-preview of some of the bigger profile...

UT alumnus Charles Mulford talks about his SXSW film premiere

Hannah Smothers March 9, 2014

Charles Mulford is a UT radio-television-film graduate. He is at SXSW 2014 with his latest film “Two Step,” which he produced with writer-director Alex R. Johnson. The film follows a directionless...

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SXSW film preview: off the beaten path

Alex Williams March 9, 2014

While the headliners are the most anticipated films at SXSW, many of the festival's best surprises are under the radar. Some have already played the Sundance Film Festival, and others are having their...

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UT alumnus Matt Muir premieres film “Thank You a Lot” at SXSW

Lee Henry March 7, 2014

UT alumnus Matt Muir’s new film “Thank You a Lot” is a fun, winsome example of the collaborative relationships formed in the school’s Master of Fine Arts program. The film follows...

The Daily Texan sits down with documentary filmmaker John Fiege

Carmen Rising March 7, 2014

In an effort to raise awareness about how oil production affects the environment, filmmaker John Fiege headed to East Texas to document several locals who are trying to stop the building of a major oil...

Radio-television-film lecturer, Steve Mims, debuts film at SXSW

Alex Pelham March 7, 2014

Radio-television-film lecturer Steve Mims’ film, “Arlo and Julie,” will premeire during SXSW on March 10 at the ZACH Theatre. The film revolves around a couple who become involved in...

Two distinguished UT alumni to be inducted into Texas Film Hall of Fame

Alexandra Dubinsky March 5, 2014

While the Oscars took place last Sunday night, the awards season is still not over — at least not for Texas.  The Austin Film Society, a non-profit film organization, will host its 14th annual...

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West By West Campus organizers take last bow with final festival

James Pinkerton and Samantha Grasso February 21, 2014

This is the last year for West By West Campus according, to founders and organizers Waldo Wittenmyer and Tessa Hunt — and they mean it this time.  While the organizers originally weren’t...

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New fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha offers a place for filmmakers

William Menjivar February 18, 2014

Despite the resources for UT film students — ranging from student productions to access to equipment — a group of students felt there should be more organizations with an organized structure...

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