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'Flavorful Origins’ debuts with tradition-steeped ingredients of Chaoshan

By Molly Bolf - Updated on March 7, 2019 at 1:17 am

Netflix’s “Flavorful Origins” is the newest addition to the mix. The inaugural season of the streaming service’s newest docuseries entices viewers with a wholly unique outlook on food. Rooted in the traditions of ancient Chinese dynasties, meticulous and disciplined techniques and subtle, minimalist flavors, the ingredients and dishes of Chaoshan set “Flavorful Origins” apart from its predecessors.
‘Captain Marvel’ soars past expectations

By Savannah J Salazar - Updated on March 7, 2019 at 1:15 am

“Captain Marvel” had a big weight on its shoulders. It’s the first Marvel film in the 11-year-old comic film series’ to feature a superheroine lead. But no worries — this film soars.
Facebook Watch show fills hole left behind by Vine

By Thomas Galindo - Updated on February 26, 2019 at 9:56 pm

Mock show provides real entertainment for students who missed their favorite Vines.
Black horror films are on the rise

By Noah Levine - Updated on February 25, 2019 at 11:59 pm

For decades, the horror genre has faced backlash for racial insensitivity and stereotyping black characters in its films. Only recently has there been an increase in black-led horror content featuring strong and socially aware black characters.
Film reviews have varying effects on moviegoers

By Noah Levine - Updated on February 19, 2019 at 12:02 am

Critics have served as gatekeepers of the movie industry for decades. Gone are the days when trailers were the sole factor in the decision to see a film. Various genres of film place different emphasis on reviews.
The forbidden fruit of the film industry: inside Rotten Tomatoes

By Noah Levine - Updated on February 13, 2019 at 11:42 pm

Rotten Tomatoes has taken the film world by storm. Move over critics, a fruit has more power than individualized opinions.
The Academy Awards has lack of female directors representation

By Savannah J Salazar - Updated on February 13, 2019 at 11:35 pm

This year’s Academy Awards nominees included no females in the Best Director category. It’s nothing new. Since the first Academy Awards in 1929, only five women have been nominated for Best Director and 13 female-directed films have been nominated for Best Picture.
‘Black Panther’ Oscar nominations break barriers in black representation

By Maegan Kirby - Updated on February 13, 2019 at 11:33 pm

‘Black Panther’ makes Academy Awards history with seven nominations, including ‘Best Picture.’
UT alumna Catherine Hardwicke talks ‘Miss Bala,’ representation in media

By Savannah J Salazar - Updated on February 6, 2019 at 11:51 pm

Since 2003, Hardwicke has written and directed major female-led films such as “Thirteen” and the 2008 pop culture juggernaut “Twilight.” Her latest action film, “Miss Bala,” continues her insistence of female representation by focusing on Gloria (Gina Rodriguez) who unexpectedly finds herself swept away by a cartel group, the Estrellas.
‘The Prodigy’ will have you running from daycare

By Noah Levine - Updated on February 6, 2019 at 11:43 pm

If you think the terrible twos are bad, beware the homicidal eights. “The Prodigy” is a new horror film from "The Pact" director Nicholas McCarthy that brings every parent’s worst nightmare to life.