“American Spirit” made its debut at this year’s Austin Film Festival helmed by two UT alumni, director Christopher Yates and cinematographer Eric Johnsen, who were both radio-television-film students...

“American Spirit,” written and directed by Christopher Yates, follows old friends Melody (Yasmeen Fletcher) and Jonathan (Cooper Roth) as they recount their high school years after they bump into each...

“The Creep Tapes,” created by Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass, continues the “Creep” franchise after the success of the two found footage movies. The show follows Josef (Mark Duplass), also known...

The “V/H/S” franchise stands as one of the most impressive in the horror genre. Each installment takes around five short horror films that all tie into one time period. For the case of 2024’s “V/H/S/Beyond,”...

“Terrifier 3,” written and directed by creator Damien Leone, takes place five years after the events of “Terrifier 2.” Sienna (Lauren LaVera) and her younger brother Jonathan (Elliott Fullam) attempt...

“Alien: Romulus,” directed by Fede Álvarez, is a back-to-basics “Alien” film, taking place 20 years after the original. It follows an ensemble cast of teenagers seeking escape to another planet....

“Longlegs,” written and directed by Oz Perkins, follows FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) as she’s put on a case to discover who the serial killer “Longlegs” (Nicolas Cage) really is. As she...

“MaXXXine,” the long-anticipated sequel to “X” written and directed by Ti West, follows Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) as she ventures into Hollywood during the 1980s to finally become a movie star all...

“Despicable Me 4,” directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, follows Gru (Steve Carrell) and his family as they are forced to go into hiding after notorious villain Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell)...

“A Quiet Place: Day One,” written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, follows survivors Samira (Lupita Nyong'o) and Eric (Joseph Quinn) in New York City on the first day of the invasion of creatures...

“Inside Out 2,” directed by Kelsey Mann, continues where the 2015 original “Inside Out” left off as Riley (Kensington Tallman) becomes a teenager, officially entering puberty. The film follows...

“In a Violent Nature,” directed by Chris Nash, is a camp slasher horror flick that flips the perspective of the story on the audience. Instead of following the teens' perspectives as a killer plucks...

“Abigail,” by directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence, follows an ensemble of criminals after they kidnap a rich ballerina who happens to be the daughter of a very powerful...

The work of directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence in the horror genre makes for some of the most creative projects. The Daily Texan sat down with the directors to talk about...

“Late Night with the Devil,” a found-footage horror film from writer and director duo Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes, follows Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) during the 1977 Halloween special of...

“Princess Peach: Showtime!” marks the first time since 2005’s “Super Princess Peach” where the leader of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach, is the lead protagonist of her very own game. The...

“Fallout,” a TV show from Amazon based on the hit game franchise of the same name from Bethesda Game Studios, follows the world hundreds of years after nuclear fallout demolishes it. After vault dweller...

Amazon MGM Studios’ “Ricky Stanicky,” directed by Peter Farrelly, follows a group of childhood best friends, Dean, JT and Wes (Zac Efron, Andrew Santino and Jermaine Fowler). After a lie about a...

Blumhouse and Lionsgate’s “Imaginary” from writer and director Jeff Wadlow follows Jessica (DeWanda Wise) and her family after they move back to her childhood home. When her step-daughter Alice (Pyper...

“Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” might be the most insane success story ever. After the critical flop (yet financial success) of 2023’s “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” director Rhys Frake-Waterfield...

“Mario vs. Donkey Kong,” the 2024 Nintendo Switch remake of the 2004 puzzle game of the same name for the Game Boy Advance, follows Mario tracking down Donkey Kong after he steals Mini-Mario toys from...

“Accidental Texan,” based on the 1999 book “Chocolate Lizards” by Cole Thompson, follows the story of failed actor Erwin (Rudy Pankow) after his car breaks down in middle-of-nowhere Texas. He seeks...

“Love Lies Bleeding,” an A24 film directed by Rose Glass of “Saint Maud” fame and written by both Glass and Weronika Tofilska, follows Lou (Kristen Stewart) as she navigates living a life separate...

The Daily Texan had the chance to sit down and speak with Thomas Haden Church about his role as Merle in the film directed by Mark Lambert Bristol entitled “Accidental Texan”, based on the 1999 book...

The Daily Texan had the chance to sit down and speak with Michael Felker about writing and directing his sci-fi, horror thriller “Things Will Be Different,” which showcased at this year’s SXSW TV...

Writer and director Michael Felker’s time-traveling sci-fi horror flick “Things Will Be Different,” starring Riley Dandy and Adam David Thompson, follows two siblings after they escape a police chase...

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” directed by Gil Kenan, follows the Spengler family as they return to New York City to live in the classic Ghostbusters headquarters when an evil demon upends the city,...

Director Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate” finally premiered at SXSW after waiting in production limbo for years. Written by Andrew Lobel and produced by and starring Sydney Sweeney, the film follows...

David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy” follows famous stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) after a stunt malfunction puts his life and career on hold. When another stuntman goes missing, from a film set directed...

With South by Southwest around the corner, it’s time to round up The Daily Texan’s top five films to watch at this year's festival. With entries ranging from action-packed dramas to Gen Z supernatural...

“Madame Web” may reside at the top of “the worst movies ever released in theaters” list, but not because of the creators. While this article tackles the movie through a typical review, it also...

“Dune: Part Two” arguably remains the most anticipated sequel of the last three years. After the success of “Dune,” director Denis Villeneuve heads back into the world where his last film left...

“Lisa Frankenstein,” directed by Zelda Williams (“Kappa Kappa Die”) and written by Diablo Cody (“Jennifer’s Body,” “Juno”), follows Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) after her mother’s...

Of all the IPs to see a return in the 2020s, “Ted” ranks at the bottom of any person's prediction list. So imagine the shock audiences felt when Peacock dropped the first season of a “Ted” prequel...

“Night Swim,” directed by Bryce McGuire, follows a family of four as they try to leave their past behind in their new home. But when an ancient evil lurks in their swimming pool, they must learn that...

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," slated as the end of the DC Extended Universe and the sequel to the 2018 hit film "Aquaman" starring Jason Momoa as the titular character, finally released to a collective...

“The Color Purple” came out as a book in 1982, then became a movie in 1985, and then was put on Broadway in 2005. Now, in 2023, Blitz Bazawule adapted the beloved classic as a movie musical for the...

This review contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” may be one of the most popular pieces of media among college students and younger audiences,...

“Super Mario RPG” made its debut on the Nintendo Switch in November 2023 as a remake of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System classic of the same name from 1996. It is, as the title says, an RPG...

When a sequel to the insanely popular single-player thrillfest of a game “Alan Wake” was officially announced, gamers everywhere lost their minds. Alan Wake may be one of the most popular characters...

“Call of Duty” has been around since 2003, with “Modern Warfare III” marking the third entry in the rebooted franchise based on the original from the late 2000s and early 2010s. For fans, the previous...

Miyazaki’s latest film, “The Boy and the Heron,” follows a young boy named Mahito after the death of his mother forces him and his father to relocate and start a new life. Upon the discovery of a...

Editor Mimi Calzada took to the Austin Film Festival carpet to speak with writer and director Jeff Nichols about his work on “The Bikeriders” and advice for student filmmakers seeking to make a living...

Eli Roth’s slasher movie “Thanksgiving” follows a group of teenagers as a festive murderer seeks to take out each of them one-by-one for their involvement in a nightmarish Black Friday tragedy the...

Austin Film Festival opens the door for independent filmmakers to show off their passion for storytelling. The Daily Texan sat down with Chase Joliet (writer, director and star) and Steph Barkley (star)...

“Sonic Superstars,” launched this past October, marks Sega’s latest entry into the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and follows the titular character on a 2D platforming journey through Northstar Island.  Sonic...

“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” officially released this past October, marking the end of the 2D platforming sub-franchise’s dry spell. For years, gamers’ beloved Italian plumber avoided 2D platforming...

Insomniac’s “Spider-Man” and “Spider-Man: Miles Morales” were both considered some of the best video games of their respective years, if not the best of the Spider-Man IP as a whole. “Spider-Man...

“The Toxic Avenger” might be the most notable cult classic film within the horror genre due to the gore, goop and grisly humor. Director Macon Blair had the chance to approach the film with his own...

This review contains spoilers. It’s no secret that “The Exorcist” stands out as one of the most horrific films ever conceived. Decades after its initial release, David Gordon Green’s “The...

With the release of “Saw X” in late September, The Daily Texan sat down with producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules to discuss making a prequel for a movie franchise they first started working on over...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de octubre por Ryan Ranc y fue traducido al español por Jessica Nino.  Esta reseña contiene spoilers.  “Killers of the Flower...

This review contains spoilers. After eight years, the long-awaited “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie based on the games of the same name from developer Scott Cawthon officially comes to theaters...

This review contains spoilers.  Content Warning: “Killers of the Flower Moon’s” intense imagery and retelling of real-world events may be triggering for some audiences. Martin Scorsese’s...

The Daily Texan took the opportunity to sit down with Nahnatchka Khan, director of the time traveling comedy-slasher “Totally Killer.” She discussed her work on the film, the process of melding comedy...

In celebration of Friday the 13th, The Daily Texan ranked the iconic franchise’s 12 movies, dissecting Jason’s escapades at Camp Crystal Lake, Manhattan and even outer space.   Friday...

The Daily Texan had the opportunity to sit down with Oren Soffer, one of the cinematographers for Gareth Edwards’ “The Creator,” and discuss both his work on this sci-fi epic and his career as a...

Sci-fi stories occupy a weird spot in filmmaking ever since the return of “Star Wars” back in 2015. No one dares step out of line and attempt to create their own story to rival George Lucas’s world...

The “Saw” franchise cemented itself in the horror sphere around 20 years ago with its soap opera-esque storytelling, toe-curling gore and performances from actors who bring their all to the project....

Fantastic Fest's third secret screening, Luc Besson’s “Dogman,” premiered Tuesday. The film follows Douglas Munrow (Caleb Landry Jones) after being caught by police and forced to recount his life...

This review contains spoilers for “V/H/S/85.” After the less-than-stellar reception to “V/H/S/99” last year, the beloved anthology found footage horror franchise returns. “V/H/S/85” pulls...

“The Toxic Avenger” saw its world premiere on Thursday at Fantastic Fest in Austin. Directed by Macon Blair and based on the 1984 film of the same name from directors Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz,...

This review contains a minor spoiler from S1E1. “Daryl Dixon,” the newest spinoff of “The Walking Dead” universe featuring Norman Reedus as fan-favorite character, Daryl Dixon, premiered Sept....

Bethesda fans worldwide anticipate the release of the company’s newest single-player action RPG: “Starfield.” Whether or not the game lives up to nearly half a decade of hype, lies in the hands of...

The final episodes rounding out “The Walking Dead: Dead City” season one premiered on July 23, leaving audiences reflecting on their feelings for AMC’s first post-”The Walking Dead” era spin-off.  As...

Summer not only marked one of the hottest seasons in history, but also one of the hottest Hollywood movie eras in recent memory. Pulling from the many excellent films released, The Daily Texan compiled...

“Haunted Mansion,” directed by Justin Simien (“Dear White People,” “Bad Hair”) follows Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son Travis (Chase Dillon) as they move into their new home in New Orleans,...

This review is spoiler free. “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird,” “Little Women”) and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “White Noise”), follows Barbie...

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” follows the recently retired Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he’s once again dragged into conflict with Nazis by his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge)...

Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” follows an ensemble cast in Asteroid City during a Junior Stargazer event when an out-of-this-world occurrence confines them to their deserted, All-American town. “Asteroid...

“The Walking Dead: Dead City,” the new spinoff show in “The Walking Dead” universe, follows Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they venture through the ruins of apocalyptic...

“The Blackening,” from writers Tracy Oliver (“Harlem,” “Little”) and Dewayne Perkins (“The Break with Michelle Wolf,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) and director Tim Story (“Taxi,” “Ride...

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” directed by Steven Calle Jr. (“Creed II,” “The Land”), follows the Autobots attempting to leave Earth to return to their home. Meanwhile, a fight between...

After a five-year wait, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, swings into theaters and sets a new standard for superhero movies. “Spider-Man: Across...

“The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall (“Mary Poppins Returns,” “Into the Woods”), reimagines the original 1989 Disney film of the same name. It follows Ariel (Halle Bailey), a mermaid...

“Beau is Afraid,” the newest film from writer and director Ari Aster of “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,”, follows Beau (Joaquin Phoenix) as he takes a journey home from his city apartment to his...

“Renfield,” directed by Chris McKay (“The Lego Movie,” “The Lego Batman Movie”), follows henchman Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) who works for Count Dracula (Nicolas Cage) as he explores his toxic...

From director Jon S. Baird and writer Noah Pink, “Tetris” is based on the true story of businessman Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) and Tetris inventor Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov). The semi-biographical...

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor The 10-day festival marathon began with artist interviews at hotels and ended at Paramount Theatre, a venue this musically inclined editor had never stepped foot in...

With the recent release of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” The Daily Texan had the opportunity to attend a round table and ask Zachary Levi about his role as Shazam! “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” follows...

Making its world premiere at South by Southwest on Wednesday, “Tetris” follows the real story of Henk and Alexey’s unlikely friendship and their journey in developing the game Tetris — now one...

At the North American premiere of “Evil Dead Rise” at South by Southwest on Wednesday, The Daily Texan attended the red carpet to speak with its cast and crew members about their experiences with the...

Ahead of Monday night’s world premiere of upcoming traumedy “Bloody Hell,” The Daily Texan spoke with director Molly McGlynn and lead actress Maddie Ziegler. The semi-biographical picture — drawing...

“Evil Dead Rise” by director Lee Cronin follows the tenants of a soon-to-be torn down apartment building as evil from beyond locks them on their floor and attempts to kill them. Cronin clearly went...

“John Wick: Chapter 4” follows John Wick (Keanu Reeves) as the bounty over his head rapidly increases. Taking his fight with the High Table global, the legendary hitman pushes himself to the limits...

Each year, South by Southwest gives opportunities to Texas’ independent film community, as it opens networking opportunities with bigger production companies and unlocks secrets of filmmaking for newcomers....

This review is spoiler-free. “Scream VI,” directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of filmmaking collective Radio Silence, follows sisters Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara Carpenter (Jenna...

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jeff Loveness, marks the third entry in Scott Lang’s story. As a result of tech created by Cassie, Lang’s daughter, the...

While ghouls and evil spirits may rise to haunt the streets of Austin this upcoming Friday the 13th, many people might opt to enjoy the holiday with the comfort of a warm blanket and a bowl of popcorn....

“M3GAN,” a horror/sci-fi film directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper and James Wan, follows roboticist and toymaker Gemma (Allison Williams) as she builds an AI, lifelike doll named...

After the successful release of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in 2019, Netflix obtained the rights to two more sequels from the mystery movie behemoth. Audiences worldwide wondered how on earth more...

TW: While this review itself doesn’t tackle difficult themes, the movie itself discusses substance abuse, obesity, depression, suicide, and abuse. “The Whale,” directed by Darren Aronofsky and...

“The Whale,” from director Darren Aronofsky and writer Samuel D. Hunter, follows the last week of English teacher Charlie’s (Brendan Fraser) life and his last effort to make a positive mark on...

Director Tommy Wirkola’s “Violent Night” follows Santa Claus (David Harbour) after getting stuck at the home of the wealthy Lightstone family during a group of criminals’ heist to steal millions...

Anna Saathoff graduated from the UT with a radio-television-film degree and said she found herself falling in love with animation and the power of its storytelling. She eventually found herself working...

Rich in great entertainment in all hemispheres of media, 2022 shined with its releases this year. As the fall semester comes to an end and 2023 rounds the corner, The Daily Texan compiled a list of the...

Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” follows the life of Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle), as he grows up to love the art of filmmaking. Loosely based on Spielberg’s own life, Sammy begins to question...

“Strange World” follows the Clade family after entering an alternate world beneath their city on a mission to restore energy to their futuristic utopia. Yet, when familial scars show their teeth, the...

Writer and director Nikyatu Jusu, a Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker, tells the story of Aisha, an immigrant living in New York City, and her job as a nanny for an upper-class family. Aisha finds herself...