Commentary
‘Dragon’ sequel delights with vibrant visuals, heartfelt story
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” could easily rest on its stunning visuals, but the film combines 3D with a touching story that...
Summer Pop Review
Neon Trees electrifies at House of Blues Marcelo Yates Keeping the crowd out late on June 1, pop rock band Neon Trees performed...
Latest in X-Men franchise excites with fresh plot
In “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” the mutant heroes face their doom in a dark future where man-made super fighters called sentinels rule...
Macfarlane’s Western comedy misses the mark
Most known for his work on “Family Guy,” Seth MacFarlane’s presence has blown up recently. He has expanded his voice work on “Family...
‘Godzilla’ the best actor in the Gareth Edwards movie
Godzilla, the “King of Monsters,” is back in a “Godzillian” way mesmerizing old seasoned fans and the new generation of kids who will...
‘Neighbors’ a comedy with heart
“Neighbors” asks millennials what is cool after having a child. How does this generation transition from young adulthood to adulthood. Are late night...
TV reporter reflects on interview with Dean Novak
As seen on UTDTV To see this story on UTDTV, tune in to ‘Newscast 313’ on Dec. 5 at www.utdtv.com. ...
Craving diversity, less is more when studying overseas
Culture shock in the United States provided opportunity for self-discovery It’s that time of year again when the campus is filling back up,...
Watching weight minus mom
Flab can be frustrating, but fighting it can be fun. Amanda Smith, UTD health education coordinator, is organizing a freshman 15 club designed...
Post-apocalyptic flick offers cautionary tale
It’s 2031 and Earth’s sole survivors are struggling to maintain a social balance aboard Snowpiercer, a self-sustaining bullet train that must keep...
By The MercuryJuly 6, 2014