Over the weekend, Texas Tribune held their thirteenth annual political Festival in Downtown Austin. It was a three-day event filled with intellectuals, insights, and lots of intrigue as Texas’ greatest minds gathered to discuss the current state of the country. With over 115 events happening throughout the weekend, it’s no surprise Texas Tribune Fest is…
Austin is once again preparing for one of its most transformative annual events as South by Southwest (SXSW) approaches. What began in 1987 as a regional music festival has evolved into a globally recognized convergence of technology, film, music, education, and culture. Each spring, thousands of creatives, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, artists, and innovators travel to Austin,…
Feel the love in the air this Valentine’s season and catch a classic romance film to set the mood. Released in 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn (Holly Golightly) and George Peppard (Paul Varjak), both in the lead character roles. The film is set in New York City, and…
It is nothing short of eerie and terrifying to see the snowballing of political unrest occurring simultaneously in two Latin American countries: Peru and Brazil. Together, we can look at the latest happenings in these two countries, how matters became so violent and chaotic, and what these events bode for the future of democracy in…
Based out of Los Angeles, California, Chicano Hollywood is a platform that promotes and advocates for Chicanos and Latinos in all walks of the entertainment industry. Founded by Johnny Murillo, Chicano Hollywood has been groundbreaking and has gained a large following on social media since its inception and has gained a large interest from Latino…
By Marissa Palmer AUSTIN, Tx.—You think you know everything about your culture then something changes. And you are left wondering if you’re Latinx enough? But what does it mean to be Latinix? It’s a complicated intersection of identity, ancestry, heritage and history. This raises more questions. Are you more or less Latino if you do…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—After spending the majority of her life trying to fit in with society’s beauty standards and perception of “normalcy,” Michelle Faraco decided it was time to tell the world about what she had been covering up. Now, she has a social movement called Moon Child, named after her astrological sign’s…
Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir Elvis And Me, Sofia Coppola’s new film titled Priscilla radiates authenticity and showcases an intimate glimpse into Priscilla and Elvis’s fascinating relationship and subsequent marriage. Released on November 3rd, 2023, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla has garnered both negative and positive responses from critics and moviegoers alike, including the supposed disapproval…
As a fan of all things scary, I’m always in the mood for a good horror flick. However, finding one can prove itself to be quite a challenge. There are certain parameters that must be met in order for a horror film to qualify as a genuinely “good” film for me. Surface things like acting…
