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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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Cormac McCarthy’s script bogs down “The Counselor”

Alex Williams October 25, 2013

Two of the most faithful book-to-film adaptations in recent memory are “The Road” and “No Country for Old Men,” both based on works by Cormac McCarthy, whose writing style is so...

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The Daily Texan’s guide to Austin Film Festival

Alex Pelham and Colin McLaughlin October 25, 2013

Although it may lack the blow-out party feel of South by Southwest or the genre-focused love of Fantastic Fest, this year’s Austin Film Festival is poised to stand out with a great mix of Oscar hopefuls,...

“Downton Abbey” stars get haunted in Daily Horror Movie “The Turn of the Screw”

Elena Keltner October 24, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

The Daily Horror Movie gets creepy with “Child’s Play”

Alex Pelham October 24, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

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Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D., a character study

Wyatt Miller October 23, 2013

Phil Coulson has come a long way since his first appearance in “Iron Man” as the seemingly unimportant agent of a seemingly unimportant agency. Five movies later, Coulson, played by Clark Gregg,...

“The Conjuring” effortlessly summons scares with great characters

Alex Williams October 22, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

“Drag Me to Hell” brings humor to the Daily Horror Movie

Dylan Davidson October 21, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

“Night of the Living Dead” brings zombies to the screen for the very first time

Hillary Hurst October 20, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

The Daily Horror Movie goes to the Oscars with “The Silence of the Lambs”

Willa Young October 20, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

Today’s Horror Movie of the Day: “Carrie”

Lauren L'Amie October 19, 2013

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether...

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“The Fifth Estate” isn’t terrible, but it is misguided

Alex Williams October 18, 2013

In fall 2010, as many of the events that comprise “The Fifth Estate” were occurring, Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher were receiving high praise for “The Social Network,” their adaptation...

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Remake of “Carrie” is underwhelming

Alex Pelham October 18, 2013

Stephen King’s first published novel, “Carrie,” has been haunting readers for almost 40 years with the story of a special girl who is pushed too far. The story appeared on screen once...

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