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‘The Holdovers’ comes as a handsomely-told dramedy with a trio of top-notch performances

‘The Holdovers’ comes as a handsomely-told dramedy with a trio of top-notch performances

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 13, 2023

A Christmas-centric comedy-drama, “The Holdovers” follows disgruntled history teacher Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti) as he struggles to take care of a group of students left at their prep school over...

Hogg Memorial Auditorium post renovations on Oct. 31, 2023.

Historic Hogg Auditorium renovations completed after decade of waiting

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Students, faculty and alumni filled the lobby of the newly restored Hogg Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 3 to celebrate the grand re-opening of the space after a two-year renovation project.  But for Ashley...

David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ meticulously crafts a journey into mind of a dangerous criminal

David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ meticulously crafts a journey into mind of a dangerous criminal

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 1, 2023

Legendary director David Fincher (“Fight Club,” “The Social Network”) returns to directing on Nov. 10 with “The Killer,” which follows a nameless assassin (Michael Fassbender) as he goes down...

'Voir Dire' offers Earl Sweatshirt fans more of the same in a good way

‘Voir Dire’ offers Earl Sweatshirt fans more of the same in a good way

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter October 17, 2023

The collaborative album between rapper Earl Sweatshirt and producer the Alchemist,Voir Dire marks the pair’s first full-length project.  After an odd album release cycle beginning with the Alchemist...

Under-the-radar horror movies for your Halloween watchlist

Under-the-radar horror movies for your Halloween watchlist

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter October 12, 2023

Now past the first week of October, many students may be on the lookout for some unconventional horror content. To help with this search, The Daily Texan compiled a list of underrated, undervalued and...

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is lavishly made, mildly spooky mystery ride

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is lavishly made, mildly spooky mystery ride

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter September 17, 2023

“A Haunting in Venice” serves as the latest in a series of director Kenneth Branagh’s adaptations of mystery stories starring Branagh as Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective character created...

Violinist for the Red River Ensemble Practice their piece on  Sept. 13, 2023. The orchestra meets for practice on Mondays at Dell Seton Medical Center.

El Ensamble Red River reúne a músicos estudiantes para tocar para pacientes hospitalarios.

Matthew Collier and Isabela Ocampo Restrepo September 15, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de septiembre por Matthew Collier y fue traducido al español por Isabela Ocampo Restrepo. Después de cinco décadas como músico profesional,...

Violinist for the Red River Ensemble Practice their piece on  Sept. 13, 2023. The orchestra meets for practice on Mondays at Dell Seton Medical Center.

Red River Ensemble brings student musicians together to perform for hospital patients

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter September 13, 2023

After five decades as a professional musician, teaching conservatories and playing with established orchestras, Mark Bernat and his wife moved to Iowa City in 2008, where he found a disappointing lack...

‘Gran Turismo’ offers decent racing among mostly formulaic biopic drama

‘Gran Turismo’ offers decent racing among mostly formulaic biopic drama

Matthew Collier, Life&Arts General Reporter September 12, 2023

"Gran Turismo" comes from Neill Blomkamp, director of science fiction films such as "District 9" and "Chappie." The film follows Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), a teen who went from expertly playing...

‘Afire’ dives into artist’s insecurity during ecological disaster

‘Afire’ dives into artist’s insecurity during ecological disaster

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter August 6, 2023

“Afire,” the latest film from film festival darling Christian Petzold, unfolds over a summer vacation in the German beachside where frustrated author Leon (Thomas Schubert) deals with a series of complications...

‘Dogleg’ presents surreal indie odyssey through terrible day-in-the-life

‘Dogleg’ presents surreal indie odyssey through terrible day-in-the-life

Matthew Collier, Life&Arts General Reporter July 27, 2023

“Dogleg” presents a series of surreal, low-key vignettes set in Los Angeles that follow many Angelenos. The film primarily focuses on Alan — played by Al Warren, who also wrote and directed the project...

‘Talk to Me’ offers a grim, shocking spiral into darkness

‘Talk to Me’ offers a grim, shocking spiral into darkness

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter July 23, 2023

In the new horror film “Talk to Me,” Mia (Sophia Wilde) grapples with feelings of grief and emotional isolation from her peers when she’s drawn into a series of seances by her peer group that quickly...

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ offers a heaping helping of spy shenanigans and thrilling action

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ offers a heaping helping of spy shenanigans and thrilling action

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter July 13, 2023

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” the latest installment in the blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise, follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his ragtag family of spies as they face...

We Luv Video

Fans resurrect beloved Austin video store I Luv Video

Matthew Collier, Life&Arts General Reporter July 10, 2023

The first I Luv Video location opened in 1985 after founder Conrad Bejarano learned about the video store concept from his brother. At its most profitable, I Luv Video had five locations in Austin —...

Newest ‘Black Mirror’ season offers mixed bag, mixed messages

Newest ‘Black Mirror’ season offers mixed bag, mixed messages

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter July 9, 2023

Spanning five seasons and two specials, Netflix’s “Black Mirror” garnered widespread critical acclaim for its explorations of the darker side of human nature, often promoted by technological innovation. After...

‘Past Lives’ takes viewers on trip down memory lane

‘Past Lives’ takes viewers on trip down memory lane

Matthew Collier, Life&Arts General Reporter June 26, 2023

In Celine Song's feature directorial debut “Past Lives,” the past hangs heavily over every moment between childhood friends Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Yoo Teo). The pair, who share repeated reunions...

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