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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Review

February 21, 2022

With the roar of a chainsaw and rotting flesh dangling from the jowls of a killer, Leatherface returns with a vengeance – and newfound hatred of Gen Z. “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2022) is an example...

From left to right, Elsie Fisher and Sarah Yarkin star in new TCM film alongside supporting cast Nell Hudson and Jacob Latimore. | Photo courtesy of Netflix

Conversation with the director, cast of new ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

February 21, 2022

Warning major spoilers ahead. “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2022) follows its iconic 1974 predecessor in a blood-fueled extravaganza that will terrify (and delight) old fans and new viewers alike. Director...

TARA (JENNA ORTEGA) DEFENDS HERSELF AGAINST GHOSTFACE. 'SCREAM'
(2022) PRESENTS A MODERN SPIN ON SLASHER HORROR.
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Screaming for stronger finale

January 24, 2022

There is an expectation among moviegoers that sequels must be original while maintaining iconic aspects of the previous films; that is especially true with a franchise like “Scream,” which has become...

Graphic by Elizabeth Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Rewind your fantasy with the dark academia genre

December 6, 2021

Dark academia is more than just a TikTok trend — it provides a refreshing escape from our technology-obsessed lives as it romanticizes the pursuit of knowledge through literature, classic architecture...

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Edgar Wright’s latest film is exceptional

November 15, 2021

The elegance and mayhem of 1960s London come alive in Edgar Wright's new film “Last Night in Soho” with a versatile cast, unexpected storylines and an immersive soundtrack. The film follows Eloise...

Graphic by Jacky Chao | Outreach Editor

‘DUNE’ showcases chalamet but doesn’t explain the spice

November 1, 2021

Even though Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune” is an iconic trailblazer in the sci-fi genre, the 2021 film adaptation featuring Timothée Chalamet struggled with proper world-building while focusing on...

Dorm windows cannot weather October storm

October 18, 2021

During the past week’s influx of thunderstorms and rainy weather, several Comets faced issues with water leaks in their residences – and with little help from the housing offices, some have resorted...

Graphic by Jacky Chao | Outreach editor

No time to watch

October 18, 2021

As Daniel Craig’s time as James Bond draws to an end, “No Time to Die” shines a light on the new era of Bond girls and their impact on femme fatales in film but brings a dull and unsatisfying conclusion...

A powerful slice-of-life

October 4, 2021

Despite being called “A Little Life,” Hanya Yanagihara’s bestselling novel brings more than just a little heartache to readers by using beautiful language to combat the emotional and physical trauma...

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‘Malignant’ movie is a mediocre mess

September 20, 2021

While there are well-written horror movies and comical horror movies, “Malignant” was a mediocre mash of overused tropes combined with a laughable script. After being beaten by her husband, Madison...

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