Category: Life & Arts
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Aussie actress shines in time travel drama
“Predestination” offers standard plot but emotional performances Time travel in films is always a tricky ordeal. Unlike most sci-fi fare, these movies often play with our minds using paradoxical situations rather than striking us with visual and technical splendor. Sometimes, films let the plot stumble over its own contrived complexities. “Predestination” is no different, even…
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Local film highlights mystery surrounding human trafficking
Amber Stevens was just a normal girl who, like many teens, would sneak out of her parent’s house to find a good party. Her world is suddenly shrouded in violence when she’s kidnapped for eight days while her community searches for her. These true events formed the plot of “8 Days,” a film produced by…
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UTD family shares son’s battle with cancer
In November 2012, Rick Smith received shattering news that no parent wants to hear. His son, Richie, had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Smith, a UTD alumnus with a master’s degree in computer science, said he had noticed a change in his son’s tumor, which had been benign based on the symptoms present. “I actually,…
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Chinese films, calligraphy showcased in culture week
Confucius Center leads in promoting Chinese cultural awareness on campus Chinese Culture Week showcased Chinese calligraphy, karaoke, lectures and Chinese films from Nov. 17-21. “The (Confucius Institute) holds the Chinese Culture Week every year, sometimes focused on a specific theme, sometimes diversified. We expect around 40 students to attend each of these events, the more,…
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FKA twigs takes Dallas
Visual artist twigs’ energy takes Dallas by storm at show in Deep Ellum; calls Dallas favorite tour stop London-based singer-songwriter, producer and dancer FKA twigs stopped by Trees in Deep Ellum on Nov. 28 to deliver a spellbinding, smoky and sultry performance that transformed the venue into the church of twigs by night’s end. …
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SUPPORT FOR MEXICO’S VANISHED STUDENTS
Students at the Natural Science and Research Lab made signs in solidarity with the Mexican students who disappeared in late September. A score of students wanted to show support for the families of those who have disappeared. On Nov. 20, these students wore black and demanded a response from the Mexican government regarding the fate…
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‘Dumb’ doesn’t live up to original lowbrow classic
The sequel to the Farrelly brothers’ classic comedy “Dumb and Dumber” is an almost carbon copy of the original film. However, “Dumb and Dumber To” isn’t as iconic, and the jokes haven’t aged as well as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels have. In this movie, Harry (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd (Jim Carrey) must travel across…