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Q&A: Director Amanda Kramer talks ‘Ladyworld’ and the female psyche

October 9, 2018

Amanda Kramer’s debut feature film “Ladyworld” explores female hysteria and friendships in a refreshing and unsettling way. The Daily Texan sat down with Kramer after the world premiere at Fantastic Fest to talk more about “Ladyworld.”
Five of the best, weirdest, under-the-radar films from Fantastic Fest

October 2, 2018

This year’s Fantastic Fest had such an amazing movie lineup, it was hard to narrow down.
Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Suspiria’ is beautifully terrifying piece of work

September 27, 2018

Luca Guadagnino’s reimagining of “Suspiria” is a beautifully done, audacious nightmare.
Jonah Hill discusses his writing, casting processes for ‘Mid90s’

September 25, 2018

Before its US premiere at Fantastic Fest, The Daily Texan spoke with Jonah Hill about his directorial debut “Mid90s.”
Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Halloween’ is scary good blend of nostalgia, freshness

September 24, 2018

Michael’s silence and his fellow patients’ groans and howls create a dreadful feeling that can make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Just like that, the sheer terror of Michael is back.
‘Insatiable’ fat narrative receives backlash

September 18, 2018

The media industry’s unfaltering need to show fat-shaming narratives doesn’t help young viewers feel good about themselves.
‘The Predator’ knows how to have fun amidst absolute chaos

September 16, 2018

“The Predator” proves itself as an entertaining popcorn flick that will make you laugh.
Netflix’s latest rom-com is not much of a winner

September 12, 2018

Netflix has had its hits and misses with rom-coms, and with Noah Centineo and Shannon Purser onboard, “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” had a lot of online hype. Despite the excited anticipation, the movie is a disappointing miss.
Beat the heat with four signature Austin swimming spots

August 7, 2018

Summer break may be almost over, but the Texas heat is going to be here for a hot minute. Here’s a quick list of swimming spots to keep cool during the warm fall.
'Christopher Robin’ is a delight for the kid in all of us

August 3, 2018

From the very start, “Christopher Robin,” sets itself apart from past stories of Winnie the Pooh and his pals by taking a more subdued, “Hook-like” approach to remind jaded adults what childlike wonder feels like.
Contrast Film Festival highlights Austin’s queer creative scene

July 26, 2018

Focused on pushing genre-defying art and queer- and female-led filmmaking, the first-ever Contrast Film Festival premiered in Austin this past weekend.
The dark, light sides of internet fan culture

July 20, 2018

There’s been a disturbance in a fandom in a galaxy not so far, far away.
VR Cine Chicas Cohort premieres its first documentary using virtual reality

July 16, 2018

When you think of summer camp, you may envision playing games, doing arts and crafts or going for a swim, but one group has been doing something a bit more virtual.

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