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Another Toothless is pointless: “How to Train Your Dragon” live-action remake does the least

Another Toothless is pointless: “How to Train Your Dragon” live-action remake does the least

Analise Pickerrell, Life&Arts Associate Editor June 15, 2025

DreamWorks recently decided to follow in Disney’s well-trodden footsteps and create a live-action remake that nobody asked for.  The studio released the live-action remake of “How to Train Your...

Wes Anderson gets gory with latest film ‘The Phoenician Scheme’

Ana Taveira, Senior Life&Arts Reporter June 9, 2025

Lovers of all things eccentric rejoice as Wes Anderson’s latest film, “The Phoenician Scheme,” hit theatres on May 30.  Known for his signature bright colors, beautiful cinematography and quirky...

CAMP Film Festival Founders on industry changes, tapping into young storytellers

CAMP Film Festival Founders on industry changes, tapping into young storytellers

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist April 23, 2025

Taking place at the Paramount Theatre from April 26-27, the CAMP Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between internet-savvy creators and theatrical audiences in a new, immersive festival experience. Two...

‘Sneaks’ is perfect for kids, questionable for young adults

‘Sneaks’ is perfect for kids, questionable for young adults

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 20, 2025

“Sneaks,” directed by Rob Edwards and Christopher Jenkins, premiered in theaters on Friday with a 92-minute runtime. The film follows the path of two twin Alchemy 24 sneakers, Ty (Anthony Mackie) and...

"Warfare"

Who gets to be mourned?: A24’s ‘Warfare’ remembers American soldiers, forgets Iraq

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist April 17, 2025

Directed by A24 darling Alex Garland (“Civil War”) and Navy veteran Ray Mendoza, “Warfare” is a haunting retelling of a real-life incident involving a platoon of Navy SEALs operating in 2006 during...

"Warfare"

‘Warfare’ directors Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza talk advice to their younger selves and A24’s standard-setting strategies

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist April 15, 2025

Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s new film “Warfare” was released in theaters nationwide on Friday. The A24 feature visually narrates Mendoza's time serving in the Iraq war, focusing specifically on...

‘A Minecraft Movie’ lacks depth necessary to find diamonds

‘A Minecraft Movie’ lacks depth necessary to find diamonds

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter April 15, 2025

“A Minecraft Movie,” directed by Jared Hess, marks the best-selling game of all time’s first big-screen adaptation attempt. Adapting “Minecraft” for the big screen seems like an intense feat...

Meg Griffiths, filmmaker and UT alumna, poses for a portrait outside of the Moody College of Communication on April 9, 2025.

UT alumna Meg Griffiths, co-director Scott Faris talk documentary ‘Impossible Town’

Elie Brunson, General Life&Arts Reporter April 9, 2025

The Moody College of Communication Center for Global Change and Media recently screened “Impossible Town,” which follows the story of Dr. Ayne Amjad, who dedicated years to relocating the people of...

Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk write horror-comedy slasher of the summer

Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk write horror-comedy slasher of the summer

Madison West, Life&Arts General Reporter April 7, 2025

“Hell of a Summer,” written and directed by Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”) and Billy Bryk (“When You Finish Saving the World”), premiered in theaters on April 4. The bloody slasher transports...

Actors Billy Bryk, Finn Wolfhard and and Fred Hechinger speak at a panel moderated by Kirk Lynn for an early screening of "Hell of a Summer" at the Union Theater on March 26.

‘Hell of a Summer’ directors Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk talk benefits screening film to young adult audiences

Madison West, General Life&Arts Reporter April 1, 2025

On March 25, the “Hell of a Summer” tour, led by Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk and Fred Hechinger, rolled into Austin. The trio screened their new comedy-horror film at a packed theater at the Alamo Drafthouse...

Psychological horror ‘The Woman in the Yard’ explores a mother’s descent into madness 

Psychological horror ‘The Woman in the Yard’ explores a mother’s descent into madness 

Madison West , General Life&Arts Reporter  March 30, 2025

“The Woman in the Yard,” directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, premiered in theaters on Friday. The film follows a grief-stricken mother, Ramona, and her two children as a black-veiled, unsettling figure...

Netflix’s 'The Residence' conquers crime dramady, looks into who really runs the White House

Netflix’s ‘The Residence’ conquers crime dramady, looks into who really runs the White House

Bailey Raymond, General Life&Arts Reporter March 26, 2025

Based on the book by Kate Andersen Brower, “The Residence” is staking its claim in Netflix’s top 10 TV shows this week with a slapstick murder comedy that constantly causes audiences to ask, “Who...

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