“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...

The Daily Texan sat down and discussed “Nanny” with Nikyatu Jusu, Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker known for writing and directing a wide variety of award-winning short films. Most recently, her directorial...

After years of subpar sequels squandering “Hellraiser” fans' hopes, director David Bruckner’s entrance into the franchise for its 11th installment breathes new life into a slowly dying franchise.  Actress...

Check out red carpet highlights from the 29th Annual Austin Film Festival. The Daily Texan asked writers, directors, producers and other crew members about their filmmaking experiences and what they hope...

The 29th Annual Austin Film Festival took place Oct. 27- Nov. 3. Attendees talk about what makes AFF different from other film festivals and share their experiences regarding the screenwriting conference. This...

The Austin Film Festival returned last week with its 29th celebration. Filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts alike traveled across the globe to showcase and enjoy anything from feature-length dramas to comedic...

The Daily Texan visits House of Torment to see how it creates its horror. UT alumni discuss how they use their university degrees to help put on the show. This video was produced under Video Editor...

In this episode of Unscripted, Ryan and Sage unpack the "Halloween" franchise, including "Halloween" (1978), "Halloween" (2018) and "Halloween Kills" (2021). Stay tuned for an upcoming episode about the...

This week, Sage and Ryan bring in special guests Reya Mosby, Life & Arts Editor, and Aaron Boehmer, Life & Arts Senior Reporter, and Aaron Boehmer, Life & Arts Senior Reporter, to discuss Netflix's...

Director Damien Leone splattered the screen with the presence of Art the Clown in his 2016 gore-tastic grindhouse horror film: “Terrifier.” Now, Leone and Art the Clown return for a sequel entitled:...

Content Warning: “Blonde” is rated NC-17 and showcases scenes of sexual assault. “Blonde,” based on a fictional book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, explores the story of the late Marilyn...

“Pearl,” directed by Ti West, follows Pearl (Mia Goth) at her family’s farm during the era of the Spanish Flu and World War I. After her husband Howard (Alistair Sewell) departs to fight overseas,...

In honor of Sage’s birthday, Sage and Ryan dive into one of Sage’s favorite films, Denis Villeneuve’s “Enemy.” Discussions include: the controversial cuteness of spiders, romance within the horror...

This week, Sage and Ryan break down the new comedy-horror film “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies.” Discussions include: Gen Z humor, complicated friendship dynamics and, of course, Pete Davidson.

This week, Sage and Ryan dive into the colorful world of “Suspira,” Dario Argento’s 1977 horror classic. They discuss the film’s iconic cold open, Argento’s dynamic use of color, the 2018 remake...

Sage and Ryan are joined by Rachael Hatchett, the Daily Texan's Director of Diversity & Inclusion, to discuss NOPE, the newest horror film from director Jordan Peele. They discuss major themes of the...

Welcome to Unscripted, a film podcast by The Daily Texan Audio + Life & Arts departments, hosted by Life & Arts associate editor Sage Dunlap and senior film columnist Ryan Ranc. In this episode,...

Senior film columnist Ryan Ranc sits down with B.J. Novak to talk "Vengeance," Novak's first feature film and directorial debut. "Vengeance" follows city boy Ben Manalowitz, played by Novak, as he heads...

The Daily Texan interviews "Torn Hearts" director Brea Grant.

The Daily Texan spoke with UT Austin alum Stephanie Martinez-Arndt about her work on Pixar's "Lightyear."

The Daily Texan sits down with "True Detective" actor Drew Waters to discuss his affection toward Texas, advice for new actors and love of horses. "Desperate Riders," Waters' new film, came out to select...

The Daily Texan sat down with director and USC professor Rebekah McKendry to discuss the new Lovecraftian horror movie “Glorious” starring Ryan Kwanten and J.K. Simmons, exclusively on Shudder.  The...

“Beast” follows recently widowed Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Elba) as he takes his daughters Meredith (Iyana Halley) and Norah (Leah Jeffries) to Africa for a safari tour from his best friend Martin Battles...

Rebekah McKendry’s “Glorious” follows Wes (Ryan Kwanten) as he visits a rest stop after a break up and ends up in a public restroom with a Lovecraftian being named Ghat (J.K. Simmons) who claims...

TW: Some scenes discussing sexual assault and incest may be disturbing for some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.    Vincent Grashaw’s “What Josiah Saw,” released for streaming...

Dan Trachtenberg’s “Prey,” released Aug. 5, sees the return of the Predator — this time in a prequel set 300 years ago in the Comanche Nation. Naru (Amber Midthunder), a female warrior, finds herself...

Apple TV+’s new animated children’s movie “Luck” follows Sam (Eva Noblezada) after finding a lucky penny on the ground leads her to befriend a talking black cat named Bob (Simon Pegg). While following...

“DC League of Super-Pets,” released July 29, follows Krypto the Super-Dog (Dwayne Johnson) after Superman (John Krasinski) is kidnapped by an evil guinea pig named Lulu (Kate McKinnon). While the...

“Vengeance,” a dark comedy written and directed by BJ Novak, follows New York journalist Ben Manalowitz (Novak) after receiving the information that a girl he previously hooked up with was murdered....

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo of “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” Netflix’s “The Gray Man,” starring Ryan Gosling (Six), Chris Evans (Lloyd Hansen) and Ana de Armas (Dani...

This article is spoiler-free. “Stranger Things” season four volume two is the culmination of years of rich sci-fi storytelling, heartfelt character arcs and extensive worldbuilding, all setting...

Major spoilers ahead! Ahead of the release of “Stranger Things” season four volume two, The Duffer Brothers issued a bleak warning to fans: there will be a sizable death count. This hair-raising...

Qiu Jiongjiong’s “A New Old Play” follows Qiu Fu (Yi Sicheng), a well known Chinese operatic actor, as he is picked up by a traveling show duo and taken to the Underworld, reliving his life one last...

“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” a prequel to “Despicable Me,” takes place in the 1970s and not only establishes Gru’s desire to grow up and be a villain, but also how the minions clumsily waltzed...

Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone,” follows a town struggling with a string of child abductions done at the hands of the Grabber (Ethan Hawke). A young boy named Finney (Mason Thames) gets nabbed...

In 2021, Stephanie Martinez-Arndt was hired by Pixar after graduating from UT in 2017. The highly anticipated movie “Lightyear,” which releases June 17, is the alumna’s first ever film credit, and...

“Elvis” follows rock ’n’ roll superstar Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) as he rises to stardom. The film showcases how the star is financially taken advantage of throughout his entire career by his...

“Lightyear,” set to release June 17, situates itself as the movie that made Andy want to buy a Buzz Lightyear toy. The film takes audiences through the life of Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger whose...

High schooler Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) is a big fan of the Avengers, more specifically Captain Marvel. When her parents don’t allow her to go to AvengerCon, a convention celebrating Earth’s mightiest...

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the June 7, 2022 flipbook. The Daily Texan recently spoke with the fantastic and profound Brea Grant, who graduated from UT with an American Studies degree...

Dinosaurs roam the earth, free to eat both plants and people in “Jurassic World Dominion,” exclusively in theaters June 10. Many original cast members of “Jurassic Park” return, including Alan...

From the mind of David Cronenberg, body horror thriller “Crimes of the Future” mainly focuses on central characters Saul (Viggo Mortensen) and Caprice (Léa Seydoux) in an alternate reality where civilization...

The queer sci-fi fantasy romance movie “After Blue” opened in theatres June 3. From the imaginative mind of Bertrand Mandico, the film follows a lonely girl named Roxy (Paula Luna) and her mother Zora...

“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” released May 27, follows Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi’s turn toward isolation and nihilism in the aftermath of Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side. While not yet a complete...

The Daily Texan recently got to talk with the fantastic and profound Brea Grant, who graduated from UT with a degree in American studies before pursuing a career in acting. In 2020, she wrote and directed...

This article contains spoilers for Gaspar Noé’s “Lux Æterna.” Gaspar Noé’s experimental movie “Lux Æterna” depicts an unruly film set and addresses the darker sides of filmmaking, such...

This article contains spoilers for Torn Hearts. Brea Grant returns to maintain her title among the modern masters of horror with her newest movie “Torn Hearts.” The film follows country music duo...

This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Choose or Die.” Netflix horror, such as “Bird Box” or “The Babysitter,” often gets talked about for weeks after releasing. However, “Choose...

This article contains spoilers for “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” set to release in theaters April 22, follows Nicolas Cage (Nicolas Cage)...

This article contains spoilers for “Father Stu.” Mark Wahlberg’s recent passion project chronicles the life of real-life figure Father Stuart “Stu” Long: a man who survived a motorcycle crash,...

This article contains spoilers for “Moon Knight.” “Moon Knight” follows Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac), an Egyption history enthusiast, as he lives through some of the lowest points in his life....

This article contains spoilers for Morbius. “Morbius,” set to release April 1 after two years of delays, follows Spider-Man villain Dr. Morbius (Jared Leto) as he discovers a cure for a disease...

This article contains spoilers for Everything Everywhere All at Once. No one can do everything and be everywhere all at once, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” proves just that. Hollywood’s...

The Daily Texan interviewed Drew Waters, who plays the main protagonist, Kansas Red, in the upcoming Western flick “The Desperate Riders.” The film is coming to select theaters, digital and on demand...

This article contains spoilers for “Uncharted.” Movies based on video games tend to do fans a disservice by ignoring their source material. “Uncharted” is no exception. The “Uncharted” video...