The Daily Texan spoke to the filmmakers of short film "Frankie" about making the film and the future of transgender and nonbinary people in the entertainment industry.
As Amanda Pogorzelski’s feet thud against the treadmill at Gregory Gymnasium, she feels like she can escape the four walls of her Jester dorm room.
“I like running, so this clears my head, which...
From the steps of the UT tower to Hollywood film studios, the UT radio-television-program boasts an impressive roster of alumni that have gone on to excel in the film industry.
With Women’s History...
Director Tomer Shushan centers the narrative around immigrants living in Israel in his Oscar-nominated short film “White Eye.”
The film, which is nominated for an Academy Award this year for Best...
As Bonnie Devany wrapped her grandmother in her arms for the first time in over a year, she said it felt like everything she dreamed it would be.
“I know my world is not going to be entirely back...
After only spending one and a half semesters on campus Max Goldstein’s academic career in film came to a halt last year when the world closed down due to COVID-19.
“I feel robbed of my...
Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's March 10 print edition.
The Daily Texan’s team of South by Southwest Online reporters have created a list of must-sees for students...
Wes Hurley is a gay Russian-American filmmaker who’s autobiographical feature film “Potato Dreams of America” and subsequent virtual reality short “Potato Dreams” premiered...
Mark Duplass is a man of many hats. He has either executive produced, written and/or acted in multiple projects at this year’s South by Southwest. The indie filmmaker and UT radio-television-film...
Trigger warning: discussions of mental health, depression, anxiety and suicide.
Olympian, actor and author Alexi Pappas talked to comedian and filmmaker Bill Hader at their 2021 South by Southwest panel...
In one of the first panels of this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival, showrunners Russell T. Davies, creator of the HBO Max show “It’s a Sin,” and father/daughter duo Daniel...
A young gay boy named “Potato” moves to America with his mother to escape their oppressive lives in Russia in the film “Potato Dreams of America,” which premiered at South by Southwest...
“Made For Love” is a darkly comedic science fiction TV show premiering at South by Southwest on March 17 starting at 10 a.m. The show stars Cristin Milioti as she struggles to leave her controlling...
“Sasquatch” is a new docuseries about an investigative journalist who visits a cannabis farm that’s supposedly been attacked by Sasquatch. The docuseries from Duplass Brothers Productions...
UT alumna Maisie Crow documented the journeys of three high school students in a criminal justice club that prepares them to join the United States Border Patrol and El Paso Police Department in...
Alone in his dorm room, Steven Garza enjoyed a box of tacos while scrolling on Twitter when he saw the tweet. The documentary film, “Boys State,” had just won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance...
If Punisher didn’t already tear your heart out, Phoebe Bridgers’ reworking of the album with critically acclaimed string composer Rob Moose sure will.
Bridgers collaborated with Moose...
Even if you’re not familiar with the name Rob Moose, you’ve definitely heard his work. Moose is a Grammy Award-winning string composer and arranger that has worked with big name artists such...
Kaitlin Porter usually looks forward to sitting next to her parents at the Thanksgiving table with a turkey in the center and side dishes all around. This year, she worries strong differing political opinions...
The creators of “Kindred” treat their audience like they are a bunch of idiots by presenting a meandering and lazy horror film.
“Kindred” is a horror movie about a pregnant...
This Halloween will be unlike any other. Due to social distancing, chances are you’ll find yourself at home either alone or with a few friends. Luckily, there are plenty of horror games out there...
Netflix’s steamy mystery film “Rebecca” modernizes a Hitchcock classic.
When newlywed Mrs. de Winter (Lily James) arrives at her aristocratic husband’s (Armie Hammer) estate,...
Some say laughter is the best medicine, but delivering comic relief has proven to be difficult during a pandemic for student-led comedy organizations at UT.
With the help of Zoom, Gigglepants Improv...
“Bloodthirsty” was the festival closer for this year’s Fantastic Fest, but it’s definitely not a showstopper.
“Bloodthirsty” follows indie singer Grey (Lauren...
Netflix’s newest original film “Enola Holmes” has helped fill the pandemic-sized void among audiences with a whimsical take on the classic Sherlock Holmes narrative.
In this new mystery...
Following their forced closure in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, movie theaters have struggled to stay afloat. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema reopened two Austin locations in August, but moviegoers are...
