Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter
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![‘Longlegs’ crafts a unique horror atmosphere, narrative fans won’t want to miss](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072524_longlegs_Courtesy-of-Neon.png)
‘Longlegs’ crafts a unique horror atmosphere, narrative fans won’t want to miss
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• July 26, 2024
![‘MaXXXine’: Hollywood’s a killer in this nut-sploding finale](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071124_maxxxine_Courtesy-of-A24-1200x800.jpg)
‘MaXXXine’: Hollywood’s a killer in this nut-sploding finale
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• July 12, 2024
![‘Despicable Me 4’ feels uninspired, rushed despite great animation](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071124_DM4_Courtesy-of-Universal-Pictures-1200x646.jpg)
‘Despicable Me 4’ feels uninspired, rushed despite great animation
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• July 12, 2024
![‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ offers a melodramatic look into the day the world went quiet](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/062724_Quiet-Place_Courtesy-of-Paramount-Pictures-1200x800.jpg)
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ offers a melodramatic look into the day the world went quiet
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• June 28, 2024
![‘Inside Out 2’ tackles teenage angst in scarily realistic fashion](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724_Inside-Out_Courtesy-Of-DisneyPixar-1.png)
‘Inside Out 2’ tackles teenage angst in scarily realistic fashion
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• June 18, 2024
![‘In a Violent Nature’ flips the slasher script in fantastically gruesome fashion](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061624_Violent-Nature_Courtesy-of-IFC-Films.jpg)
‘In a Violent Nature’ flips the slasher script in fantastically gruesome fashion
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• June 16, 2024
![‘Abigail’ takes audiences on bloody vampire heist](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4-18-24_AbigailReview_CourtesyofUniversalPictures-1200x800.jpg)
‘Abigail’ takes audiences on bloody vampire heist
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 18, 2024
![Q&A: Directors of Radio Silence talk ‘Abigail’, film career growth](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/041824_radio-silence_Courtesy-of-Bernard-WalshUniversal-Pictures-1200x1079.jpg)
Q&A: Directors of Radio Silence talk ‘Abigail’, film career growth
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 18, 2024
![‘Late Night with the Devil’ brings polished, new ideas to found footage horror subgenre](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4-11-24_latenight_CourtesyofIFCFilmsShudder-1200x705.png)
‘Late Night with the Devil’ brings polished, new ideas to found footage horror subgenre
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 12, 2024
![‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’: Mindless fun that leaves players wishing there was more](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4-10-24_PrincessPeachShowtime_Courtesy-ofNintendo-1200x675.png)
‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’: Mindless fun that leaves players wishing there was more
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 10, 2024
![‘Fallout’ takes viewers across wasteland with faithful adaptation of beloved gaming franchise](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/040924_fallout_Courtesy-of-Prime-Video-1200x675.png)
‘Fallout’ takes viewers across wasteland with faithful adaptation of beloved gaming franchise
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 10, 2024
![‘Ricky Stanicky’ underwhelms, saved by John Cena](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/040924_Ricky-Stanicky_Courtesy-of-Amazon-Prime-1200x675.png)
‘Ricky Stanicky’ underwhelms, saved by John Cena
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 9, 2024
![‘Imaginary’ fails to be imaginative despite title](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/04-04-24_imaginary_Courtesy-of-Lionsgate-1200x800.jpg)
‘Imaginary’ fails to be imaginative despite title
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 5, 2024
![‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’: craziest bounceback in horror history](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/04-02-24_blood-and-honey_Courtesy-of-Fathom-Events-1200x675.png)
‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’: craziest bounceback in horror history
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 3, 2024
![‘Mario vs. Donkey Kong’ proves remakes can honor classics while being original](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/04-02-24_mario-v-kong_-Courtesy-of-Nintendo-1200x675.jpg)
‘Mario vs. Donkey Kong’ proves remakes can honor classics while being original
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 3, 2024
![‘Accidental Texan’ captures Texan spirit in heartfelt dramedy](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3-24-24_AccidentalTexan_CourtesyOfRoadsideAttractions-1200x504.jpg)
‘Accidental Texan’ captures Texan spirit in heartfelt dramedy
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 31, 2024
![‘Love Lies Bleeding:’ lesbians, ‘roids, and bodybuilding. The ultimate love story](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3-24-24_LoveLiesBleeding_CourtesyOfA24-1200x790.jpg)
‘Love Lies Bleeding:’ lesbians, ‘roids, and bodybuilding. The ultimate love story
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 24, 2024
![Thomas Haden Church talks growing up Texan in relation to his role in ‘Accidental Texan’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3-24-24_ChurchInterview_CourtesyOfRoadsideAttractions.jpg)
Thomas Haden Church talks growing up Texan in relation to his role in ‘Accidental Texan’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 24, 2024
![Q&A: Michael Felker talks writing, directing his sci-fi horror film: ‘Things Will Be Different’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/032124_Felker_Courtesy-of-Elle-Leon-Nostas-1200x1200.jpeg)
Q&A: Michael Felker talks writing, directing his sci-fi horror film: ‘Things Will Be Different’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 22, 2024
![Writer, director Michael Felker’s ‘Things Will Be Different’ takes audiences on horrifying time-traveling journey](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/032124_Things-Will-Be-Different-Review_Courtesy-of-Carissa-Dorson-1200x675.jpeg)
Writer, director Michael Felker’s ‘Things Will Be Different’ takes audiences on horrifying time-traveling journey
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 22, 2024
![‘Ghostbuster Frozen Empire’ sees return to classic ‘Ghostbusters’ fun with average story](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/032124_Ghostbusters-Review_-Courtesy-of-Sony-Pictures-1200x800.png)
‘Ghostbuster Frozen Empire’ sees return to classic ‘Ghostbusters’ fun with average story
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 21, 2024
![Sweeney earns scream queen title in NEON’s “Immaculate”](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-1200x675.png)
Sweeney earns scream queen title in NEON’s “Immaculate”
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 13, 2024
![The Fall Guy” showcases Gosling’s charisma, comedic wit alongside jaw-dropping stunts](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/the-fall-guy-294293-1200x675.jpeg)
“The Fall Guy” showcases Gosling’s charisma, comedic wit alongside jaw-dropping stunts
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 13, 2024
![Counting down the Texan’s 5 most anticipated SXSW films](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/030724_Anticipated_films_Elizabeth-Aguilar-Garcia--1200x970.jpeg)
Counting down the Texan’s 5 most anticipated SXSW films
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 8, 2024
![Courtesy of Sony Pictures](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-28-24_MadameWeb_CourtesyOfSonyPictures-1200x481.jpg)
‘Madame Web’ – caught in the web of corporate greed
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 29, 2024
![‘Dune: Part Two’ – too grand for its own good](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/022124_Dune_Courtesy-of-Warner-Bros-1200x633.jpeg)
‘Dune: Part Two’ – too grand for its own good
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 22, 2024
![‘Lisa Frankenstein’: underrated masterclass in 80s rom-com, horror, nostalgia](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/02-20-24_lisa-frankenstein_Courtesy-of-Focus-Features-1200x800.png)
‘Lisa Frankenstein’: underrated masterclass in 80s rom-com, horror, nostalgia
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 21, 2024
![‘Ted’ brings the laughs, but remains nothing more than a fun evening](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-31-24_ted-peacock_courtesy-peacock.jpg)
‘Ted’ brings the laughs, but remains nothing more than a fun evening
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 1, 2024
![‘Night Swim’ starts as a splash, but finishes in a cannonball](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-17-23_NightSwim_Courtesy-of-Universal-Pictures-1200x503.png)
‘Night Swim’ starts as a splash, but finishes in a cannonball
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• January 17, 2024
![‘Aquaman 2:’ the pitiful end of the DC Extended Universe](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-15-23_aquaman_Courtesy-of-Warner-Bros.jpeg)
‘Aquaman 2:’ the pitiful end of the DC Extended Universe
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• January 15, 2024
![‘The Color Purple’ emotionally grips audiences through excellent performances, music](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PHOTO-3-rev-1-TCP-TP-036_High_Res_JPEG-1200x675.jpeg)
‘The Color Purple’ emotionally grips audiences through excellent performances, music
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Columnist
• January 12, 2024
![‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ enacts a shocking twist fans didn’t know they needed](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Scott_Pilgrim_Takes_Off_u_S1_E1_00_06_32_03-1200x675.jpg)
‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ enacts a shocking twist fans didn’t know they needed
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• December 13, 2023
![Super Mario RPG’ remake retains magic of the original, but appears graphically enhanced](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Switch_SuperMarioRPG_scrn_04-1200x675.jpg)
‘Super Mario RPG’ remake retains magic of the original, but appears graphically enhanced
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• December 13, 2023
![‘Alan Wake II:” the most underrated game of 2023](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AWII-Heading-1200x675.webp)
‘Alan Wake II:” the most underrated game of 2023
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• December 11, 2023
![‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” feels disrespectful to loyal fans, but contains solid multiplayer](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MWIII-REVEAL-FULL-TOUT-1200x683.jpeg)
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” feels disrespectful to loyal fans, but contains solid multiplayer
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• December 10, 2023
![‘The Boy and the Heron’ engulfs audiences in music, stunning visuals, making for new Miyazaki classic](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1690.jpg)
‘The Boy and the Heron’ engulfs audiences in music, stunning visuals, making for new Miyazaki classic
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• December 7, 2023
![Q&A: ‘The Bikeriders’ AFF red carpet with writer-director Jeff Nichols](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-29-23_AFF_Courtesy-of-20th-Century-Studios-Focus-Features-810x1200.jpg)
Q&A: ‘The Bikeriders’ AFF red carpet with writer-director Jeff Nichols
Mimi Calzada and Ryan Ranc
• November 30, 2023
![Eli Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’ is a holiday feast for gorehounds](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-29-23_thanksgiving-movie_Courtesy-of-Sony-Pictures-1200x489.jpeg)
Eli Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’ is a holiday feast for gorehounds
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 30, 2023
![Q&A: ‘Grapefruit,’ independent filmmaking with Chase Joliet, Steph Barkley](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3158.jpeg)
Q&A: ‘Grapefruit,’ independent filmmaking with Chase Joliet, Steph Barkley
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 16, 2023
![‘Sonic Superstars’: fun, but not super](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-9-23_Sonic_Courtesy-of-Sega-1200x675.png)
‘Sonic Superstars’: fun, but not super
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 10, 2023
![‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder:’ A much-needed fresh coat of paint on beloved 2D platforming sub-franchise](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-08-23_mario-wonder_Courtesy-of-Nintendo-1200x675.jpg)
‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder:’ A much-needed fresh coat of paint on beloved 2D platforming sub-franchise
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 8, 2023
![‘Spider-Man 2’ improves upon previous two games, making it the best ‘Spider-Man’ game to date](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-1-1200x675.png)
‘Spider-Man 2’ improves upon previous two games, making it the best ‘Spider-Man’ game to date
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• November 7, 2023
![Director Macon Blair talks remaking cult classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-2-23_toxic-avenger_-courtesy-of-Jack-Plunkett-1200x814.jpg)
Director Macon Blair talks remaking cult classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• November 2, 2023
![‘The Exorcist: Believer’ spits in the face of original, leaving audiences disappointed at what could’ve been a great legacy sequel](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2560_TP_00080AR-1200x675.jpg)
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ spits in the face of original, leaving audiences disappointed at what could’ve been a great legacy sequel
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• October 31, 2023
![‘Saw X’ producers Mark Burg, Oren Koules discuss making a prequel 20 years later](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-1200x638.png)
‘Saw X’ producers Mark Burg, Oren Koules discuss making a prequel 20 years later
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• October 31, 2023
![Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ depicts a disturbing picture of evil acting in plain sight, using the Osage tribe’s story](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/killers-of-the-flower-moon-movie-review-2023.jpg)
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ depicts a disturbing picture of evil acting in plain sight, using the Osage tribe’s story
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• October 24, 2023
![Courtesy of Amazon Studios](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-12-23_totally-killer_courtesy-of-Amazon-Studios-810x1200.jpg)
Director Nahnatchka Khan breaks down her comedy-slasher movie entitled ‘Totally Killer’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• October 13, 2023
![Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., New Line Cinema](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-12-23_F13-Ranking-Courtesy-of-Paramount-Pictures-Warner-Bros.-New-Line-Cinema-1200x675.jpg)
Ranking every ‘Friday the 13th’ film to celebrate Friday the 13th
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• October 12, 2023
![Cinematographer Oren Soffer breaks down his work in Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-11-23_Soffer-interview_Courtesy-of-20th-Century-Studios.jpg)
Cinematographer Oren Soffer breaks down his work in Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columist
• October 12, 2023
![Sci-fi movie ‘The Creator’ showcases an excellent visual style with equally solid writing](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-28-at-7.46.09-PM-1-1200x668.png)
Sci-fi movie ‘The Creator’ showcases an excellent visual style with equally solid writing
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• September 28, 2023
![‘Saw X’ marks gory-ious return of Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, breathing new life into beloved franchise](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-28-23_SawX_Courtesy-of-Lionsgate-1200x800.jpg)
‘Saw X’ marks gory-ious return of Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, breathing new life into beloved franchise
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• September 28, 2023
![Director Luc Besson’s ‘Dogman’ explores how a broken person finds refuge in dogs](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-27-23_Dogman_Courtesy-of-EuropaCorp.jpg)
Director Luc Besson’s ‘Dogman’ explores how a broken person finds refuge in dogs
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• September 27, 2023
![‘V/H/S/85’ showcases 5 thrilling found footage horror stories, bringing together some of the best creators in the horror space](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VHS85_4PRESS-1-1200x900.jpg)
‘V/H/S/85’ showcases 5 thrilling found footage horror stories, bringing together some of the best creators in the horror space
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 23, 2023
![Director Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ remake pays tribute to iconic Toxie, while still modern, unique](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/twitter-1-web-courtesy-1200x479.jpg)
Director Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ remake pays tribute to iconic Toxie, while still modern, unique
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 22, 2023
![‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ shows TWD franchise still has worthwhile stories to tell](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-12-23_Daryl-Review_Courtesy-of-AMC-1200x800.jpg)
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ shows TWD franchise still has worthwhile stories to tell
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Reporter
• September 12, 2023
![Review: Bethesda takes their talents to a new frontier in brand new space action RPG ‘Starfield’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8-30-23_Starfield-Review_Ryan-Ranc-1200x675.png)
Review: Bethesda takes their talents to a new frontier in brand new space action RPG ‘Starfield’
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• August 31, 2023
![‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ season 1 improves upon recent years, but still lacks overall charm of earlier seasons](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8-22-23_dead-city-review_AMC-1200x800.jpg)
‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ season 1 improves upon recent years, but still lacks overall charm of earlier seasons
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• August 22, 2023
![The Daily Texan’s top 5 movies of summer 2023](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8-22-23_summer-movies_Ryan-Ranc.png)
The Daily Texan’s top 5 movies of summer 2023
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• August 22, 2023
![‘Haunted Mansion’ makes its mark as perfect gateway horror film for kids](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7-30-23_Haunted-Mansion-Review_Courtesy-of-Disney-1200x503.jpg)
‘Haunted Mansion’ makes its mark as perfect gateway horror film for kids
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• July 30, 2023
![‘Barbie’ proves director Greta Gerwig can’t miss](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rev-1-BAR-TT2-006_High_Res_JPEG-1200x571.jpeg)
‘Barbie’ proves director Greta Gerwig can’t miss
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• July 19, 2023
![‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ marks Harrison Ford’s final return as iconic snarky adventurer](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PLT-064800_R-900x600.jpg)
‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ marks Harrison Ford’s final return as iconic snarky adventurer
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• June 29, 2023
![Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ underwhelming despite out-of-this-world direction](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/asteroid-city.png)
Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ underwhelming despite out-of-this-world direction
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• June 23, 2023
![‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ offers fresh approach to undead franchise](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/dead-city-review_courtesy-of-AMC-900x600.jpg)
‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ offers fresh approach to undead franchise
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• June 19, 2023
![“The Blackening” blends horror, comedy expertly with excellent cast, witty writing](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6-15-23_Blackening_CourtesyofLionsgate-900x600.jpg)
“The Blackening” blends horror, comedy expertly with excellent cast, witty writing
Ryan Ranc, Life&Arts Senior Film Columnist
• June 15, 2023
![‘Transformers’ soft reboot might be most underwhelming of franchise](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/transformers-courtesy-900x572.png)
‘Transformers’ soft reboot might be most underwhelming of franchise
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• June 11, 2023
![“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” nothing short of remarkable](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SV2_chs0840_1000x419_thumbnail-900x377.jpg)
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” nothing short of remarkable
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• June 1, 2023
![‘The Little Mermaid’ overcomes common remake issues, still feels hollow](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TLM_marketing_stills_v5_016-900x441.jpeg)
‘The Little Mermaid’ overcomes common remake issues, still feels hollow
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• May 30, 2023
![“Beau is Afraid,” pure, unadulterated Ari Aster brain-scrambling art](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/https___cdn.sanity.io_images_xq1bjtf4_production_e4c03418e82fca4aac133f2a86c1b920d7a20d81-5088x3392-1-900x600.jpg)
“Beau is Afraid,” pure, unadulterated Ari Aster brain-scrambling art
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• April 19, 2023
![‘Renfield’: Bloody entertainment with muddled script](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2553_D028_00042_D024_0379_COMP-4240x2827-7285f58-900x600.jpg)
‘Renfield’: Bloody entertainment with muddled script
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• April 12, 2023
![‘Tetris,’ business thriller filled with deceit, tetrominoes](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4-6-23_Tetris__CourtesyOfAppleTV-900x600.jpg)
‘Tetris,’ business thriller filled with deceit, tetrominoes
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• April 6, 2023
![Life&Arts live coverage team reflects on best moments at SXSW](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-16-23_otoboke-beaver_Julius-Shieh_DP8A3131-900x675.jpeg)
Life&Arts live coverage team reflects on best moments at SXSW
Angela Lim, Sage Dunlap, Mimi Calzada, Trisha Dasgupta, and Ryan Ranc
• March 20, 2023
![Q&A: Zachary Levi discusses the return to Shazam! in new sequel ‘Fury of the Gods’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-20-23_shazam_courtesyOf-Warner-Bros-900x373.jpeg)
Q&A: Zachary Levi discusses the return to Shazam! in new sequel ‘Fury of the Gods’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• March 20, 2023
![Q&A: Jon S. Baird, Noah Pink discuss “Tetris,” filmmaking advice](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1V4A3034-900x540.jpg)
Q&A: Jon S. Baird, Noah Pink discuss “Tetris,” filmmaking advice
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• March 20, 2023
![Q&A: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ cast, crew discuss franchise legacy, filmmaking advice](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-900x506.png)
Q&A: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ cast, crew discuss franchise legacy, filmmaking advice
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• March 20, 2023
![Director Molly McGlynn discusses personal narratives and the upcoming traumedy ‘Bloody Hell’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bloody-hell-QA-Ryan-Ranc-1-900x676.jpg)
Director Molly McGlynn discusses personal narratives and the upcoming traumedy ‘Bloody Hell’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 19, 2023
![‘Evil Dead Rise,’ bloody fun that respects franchise roots](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-900x506.png)
‘Evil Dead Rise,’ bloody fun that respects franchise roots
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 17, 2023
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is a love letter to the action genre
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 15, 2023
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SXSW Texas Shorts Showcase features local filmmakers
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• March 9, 2023
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‘Scream VI: Ghostface takes Manhattan’ review
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 9, 2023
![‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ has big ideas, but does little in execution](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2-16-22_AntMan_CourtesyOfMarvelStudios-900x600.jpg)
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ has big ideas, but does little in execution
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 16, 2023
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Movies to watch this Friday the 13th
Sage Dunlap and Ryan Ranc
• January 11, 2023
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[SPOILER-FREE] M3GAN: Look out Chucky, there’s a new doll in town
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Film Columnist
• January 11, 2023
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Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc returns in Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ sequel ‘Glass Onion’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Film Columnist
• December 29, 2022
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Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’ tears audiences’ hearts in two, provides enriching story experience
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Film Columnist
• December 9, 2022
![Q&A: Darren Aronofsky, Samuel D. Hunter discuss meaning, complexities of A24’s ‘The Whale’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-07-22_theWhale-Interview_Shezan-Samanani-900x506.png)
Q&A: Darren Aronofsky, Samuel D. Hunter discuss meaning, complexities of A24’s ‘The Whale’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Film Columnist
• December 9, 2022
![Violent Night’ wishes audiences a very bloody Christmas, happy bruised year](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-07-22_violent-night_courtesyOf-Universal-Pictures-900x607.jpg)
Violent Night’ wishes audiences a very bloody Christmas, happy bruised year
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Film Columnist
• December 8, 2022
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UT alum Anna Saathoff talks ‘Strange World,’ the film industry
Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Film Columnist
• December 8, 2022
![2022 wrap-up: best movies, TV shows, music of the year](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-1-22_best-of-the-year_Emma-Berke-900x636.png)
2022 wrap-up: best movies, TV shows, music of the year
Ryan Ranc, Reya Mosby, Sage Dunlap, and Aaron Boehmer
• December 2, 2022
![Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ is a love letter to cinema](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-30-22_Fablemans-Review_Courtesy-of-Universal-Pictures-900x600.jpg)
Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ is a love letter to cinema
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• December 1, 2022
![Disneys ‘Strange World’ feels strangely ordinary](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-30-22_Strange-World-Review_ourtesy-of-Disney-Animations-900x377.jpg)
Disney’s ‘Strange World’ feels strangely ordinary
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• December 1, 2022
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Nikyatu Jusu crafts beautiful, haunting film with “Nanny”
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• November 30, 2022
![Q&A: Nikyatu Jusu speaks on cinematography, themes of debut feature: ‘Nanny’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-30-22_Nanny-Review_Courtesy-of-Amazon-Studios.jpeg)
Q&A: Nikyatu Jusu speaks on cinematography, themes of debut feature: ‘Nanny’
Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist
• November 30, 2022
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‘Hellraiser’ brings triumphant return with first female Pinhead
Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Film Columnist
• November 18, 2022
Red Carpet Highlights from Austin Film Festival
Shezan Samanani, Anita Shiva, Ryan Ranc, and Mimi Calzada
• November 15, 2022
What Makes Austin Film Festival Special
Shezan Samanani, Anita Shiva, Ryan Ranc, and Mimi Calzada
• November 9, 2022
Austin Film Festival returns to Austin for 29th run
Ryan Ranc, Aaron Boehmer, Sage Dunlap, and Mimi Calzada
• November 7, 2022