All content by Charles Liu

‘Fifty Shades Freed’ won’t pleasure anyone with flaccid storytelling
February 9, 2018

The Daily Texan’s most anticipated movies of 2018
January 23, 2018

Daily Texan critics select top 8 films of 2017
January 16, 2018

‘The Shape of Water’ is fantasy romance at its best
December 11, 2017

The streaming wars continue: a battle of content and services
December 8, 2017

‘Mudbound’ mirrors modern America with depiction of 1940s racism
December 1, 2017

‘Justice League’ is a mixed bag of superhero fun
November 17, 2017

Agatha Christie adaptation has trouble staying on track
November 13, 2017

‘Stranger Things’ channels classic Stephen King, expands universe
October 31, 2017

‘Only the Brave’ celebrates old-fashioned heroism
October 19, 2017

‘Happy Death Day’ is a charming, uneven ‘Groundhog Day’
October 13, 2017

Five alternatives to Austin City Limits music festival
October 5, 2017

“American Made” acts as vehicle for star Tom Cruise
September 29, 2017

Dobie pastry chef to star on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship
September 21, 2017

Dobie pastry chef to star on Food Network show
September 21, 2017

The Daily Texan’s guide to the most highly anticipated fall movies
September 11, 2017

“It” meets expectations
September 7, 2017

Get in the back-to-school vibe with these movies
September 1, 2017

‘Atomic Blonde’ is shallow, but easy on the eyes
July 27, 2017
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” brings Marvel down to earth
July 13, 2017

“Despicable Me 3:” harmless, unremarkable family fun
July 3, 2017

“Despicable Me 3:” harmless, unremarkable family fun
July 1, 2017

After rocky start, “Cars 3” comes in for a decent finish
June 21, 2017

UT lecturer takes flight with Civil Air Patrol
April 7, 2017
SXSW: Alien horror film “Life” isn’t out of this world
March 19, 2017

Live Blog: SXSW 2017 | Saturday, March 18
March 18, 2017
SXSW: “Give Me Future” gives young Cubans a voice
March 18, 2017

SXSW: “A Bad Idea Gone Wrong” proves enjoyable though flawed
March 18, 2017

SXSW: “The Honor Farm” is wimpy, wannabe horror
March 17, 2017

Live Blog: SXSW 2017 | Friday, March 17
March 17, 2017

Live Blog: SXSW 2017 | Tuesday, March 14
March 14, 2017

SXSW: “Baby Driver” thrills to the beat
March 12, 2017

Live Blog: SXSW 2017 | Sunday, March 12
March 12, 2017

SXSW: “Song to Song” fails to impress
March 11, 2017

Live Blog: SXSW 2017 | Saturday, March 11
March 11, 2017
A guide to the SXSW 2017 film categories
March 10, 2017
SXSW: Four directors to watch out for
March 10, 2017

“Kong: Skull Island” doesn’t monkey around
March 9, 2017

‘Table 19’ movie not worth a reservation
March 1, 2017

‘Get Out’ explores horror genre and racial tensions
February 23, 2017

“A Cure for Wellness” needs a taste of its own medicine
February 15, 2017

Valentine’s Day 2017
February 14, 2017

“Fifty Shades Darker” will make you moan — out of boredom
February 14, 2017

“The Lego Batman Movie:” the best DC film in years
February 8, 2017

‘The Space Between Us’ should be banished to Mars
February 3, 2017

“A Dog’s Purpose” offsets dull story with cuteness
January 26, 2017

‘Split’ revels in schlocky B-movie fun
January 19, 2017
Top movie picks of 2016
January 17, 2017

Fantastic Fest: Charming bromance elevates “The Young Offenders”
October 3, 2016

Fantastic Fest: Slow burning ‘A Dark Song’ is impressive horror debut
September 28, 2016

Fantastic Fest: Pretty and poignant “American Honey” misses out on greatness
September 25, 2016

Fantastic Fest: “The Handmaiden” dramatizes women reclaiming their sexuality
September 23, 2016

Fantastic Fest: “Zoology” inspires disgust, ends poorly
September 23, 2016

Q&A: “Blair Witch” writer and director share method behind the horror
September 16, 2016

“Blair Witch” scares can’t distract from repetition
September 15, 2016

2016 Sundance Short Film Tour delivers mixed bag
September 13, 2016

“Sully” achieves shaky but stable flight
September 9, 2016

Throwback Thursday: Three Clint Eastwood-directed movies to watch
September 8, 2016

“The Light Between Oceans” overcomes slow pace with strong performances
September 2, 2016

Movies motivate students for fall semester
August 31, 2016

Summer movie season features few bright spots
August 25, 2016

“The Blackcoat’s Daughter” underwhelms with plodding story
August 25, 2016

“Don’t Breathe” thrills with inventive premise
August 24, 2016

Five movies to look forward to this semester
August 22, 2016

‘Hell or High Water’ thrills audience, poses deep questions
August 11, 2016

‘Pete’s Dragon’ takes flight with magic and wonder
August 11, 2016

‘Suicide Squad’ fails to save DC franchise
August 5, 2016

“Bourne” again: Damon’s return underwhelms
July 29, 2016

New ‘Star Trek’ goes beyond its predecessors
July 22, 2016