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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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‘Bellflower’ a triumph of do-it-yourself filmmaking

Alex Williams August 11, 2011

The characters of “Bellflower” only have one thing on their minds: the end of the world. With their grimy apartments and impulse-driven existences, they practically exist on the fringes...

Space musical makes theater interactive

Aaron West August 11, 2011

A high school reunion is, for some, a bunch of people who don’t have much in common anymore rehashing the good old days. But for two graduates of Westwood High School in Round Rock getting together...

Eisenberg discusses the challenges of his role in ‘30 Minutes’

Alex Williams August 11, 2011

In “30 Minutes or Less,” Jesse Eisenberg stars as Nick, a withdrawn pizza delivery boy who has a bomb strapped to his chest by small-time criminals played by Danny McBride and Nick Swardson....

‘Watch the Throne’ shows less egotistical side of Kanye West, Jay-Z

Christopher Nguyen August 10, 2011

After Kanye West and Jay-Z announced a collaborative album last year, one titled Watch the Throne no less, it seemed there would be a reemergence of the decadent ‘90s rap culture when Puff Daddy...

‘Skying’ recalls ’80s college rock with modern touches

Chris Nguyen August 9, 2011

The Horrors’ third album, Skying, is a move away from their previous albums, but it’s a leap backward into the sounds of ’80s college rock when The Jesus and Mary Chain and Echo &...

Blanton expands permanent collection through art lottery

Rachel Perlmutter August 8, 2011

The Blanton Museum of Art acquired 12 new works of contemporary art for their permanent collection through a lottery organized by the Dallas Museum of Art and on behalf of art collectors Nona and Richard...

Duo takes pride in safely transporting possessions

Aaron West August 8, 2011

Editor’s Note: The Daily Texan reminds readers that listings on Craigslist carry no guarantees or insurance for services rendered, and employing unlicensed movers comes with a number of risks. Paul...

‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ shines in long list of summer films

Alex Williams August 8, 2011

It’s surprising what 20th Century Fox has pulled off this summer. The studio took two franchises that had been derailed by abysmal films and brought them back with a pair of prequels that no one...

‘The Change-Up’ fails with lackluster characters, plot

Alex Williams August 5, 2011

When you hold director David Dobkin’s “The Change-Up” next to his 2005 comedy “Wedding Crashers,” it literally boggles the mind that these two films came from the same...

Strong lead actor insufficient to carry ‘The Devil’s Double’

Alex Williams August 5, 2011

Once the credits roll on “The Devil’s Double,” there’s not much to do but shrug. There’s no denying that Dominic Cooper’s dual performance is an impressive feat,...

Law holds bartenders more accountable than minors

Gerald Rich August 4, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is the last installment in a three-part series on underage drinking, focusing on the role of bartenders. Any system of rules and regulations based on controlling alcohol...

Blogs, classic travel guides can prove helpful to vacationers

Rachel Perlmutter August 4, 2011

On a recent trip to Paris with my family, we chose to stay in an apartment rather than seek the usual hotel experience. Between the three of us, we had no French proficiency, no concierge and because...

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