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‘Uzumaki’ is a shocking disappointment

‘Uzumaki’ is a shocking disappointment

This troubled anime starts strong and immediately nosedives into mediocrity
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist November 7, 2024

“Uzumaki” is a four-part, black-and-white anime mini-series adaptation of Junji Ito’s excellent manga. The story follows the residents of fictional Japanese town Kurôzu Cho as they are plagued by...

Actors at Hamlet rehearsal

To be or not to be…

‘Hamlet’ takes the main stage
Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts and Entertainment Reporter November 7, 2024

Trinity University’s theater department debuts its rendition of Hamlet in the Stieren Theater on Nov. 8. The play, directed by Stacey Connelly, associate professor of theater at Trinity, lasts around...

A performance from Birds of Prey

How to survive a renaissance festival

A guide from an avid renaissance festival fan on how to best prepare for a day of historical fun
Al Stubblefield, Arts and Entertainment Reporter November 7, 2024

If you combined a comic book convention, a county fair and Medieval Times, you’d get the Texas Renaissance Festival. Sprawled across the 70 acres of land located in Magnolia, Texas, are castle towers,...

The Modern ‘Modern Prometheus:’ An age of Frankenstein

The Modern ‘Modern Prometheus:’ An age of Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is still influencing modern media
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 31, 2024

Mary Shelley invented the science fiction genre at 19 when she published the classic horror novel “Frankenstein” in 1818. Authors, filmmakers and artists continue to interpret her work to this day. “Frankenstein,”...

I was wrong about the Silent Hill 2 remake

I was wrong about the Silent Hill 2 remake

Bloober Team defied my expectations and delivered a faithful remake
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 31, 2024

“You see it too? For me… it’s always like this.” I have been dreading Bloober Team’s remake of Silent Hill 2 since it was announced back in 2022. When I watched the announcement trailer, I...

Can/Cant celebrates 20 years of art-rock

Can/Cant celebrates 20 years of art-rock

San Antonio artist Buttercup reprises multi-media experiemntial performance
Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts Reporter October 31, 2024

San Antonio art-rock band Buttercup presented Can/Cant, an all-ages experimental multi-media performance on Oct. 28. The band played at La Zona Art Everywhere Popup Gallery on 337 West Commerce Street,...

Let’s play! Trinity University games online

Let’s play! Trinity University games online

Grab your controller and take a break with student gamers
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 24, 2024

Interested in competing against universities across the state or just hanging out and sharing games with friends? Trinity University Gaming (TU Gaming) provides opportunities for both with their esports...

Professor Grengs poses in the costume studio.

San Antonio theater scene recognizes Trinity

Trinity Theatre Program wins four Alamo Theatre Arts Council nominations
Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts Reporter October 24, 2024

The Alamo Theatre Arts Council (ATAC) award nominations are in, and Trinity University’s Theatre Program earned four. This year’s Trinity nominees include student actors Elliot Schein and Lily Calvert*,...

Christmas came early this year with ‘Terrifier 3’

Christmas came early this year with ‘Terrifier 3’

Art the Clown slaughters his way through this holiday season
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist October 24, 2024

“Terrifier 3” is the latest low-budget slasher from director Damien Leone. Five years after the events of the second film, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) has come back to life with his victim-turned-accomplice...

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is an ambitious mess

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is an ambitious mess

Do you hear the Joker sing?
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 17, 2024

Todd Phillips’ “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a jukebox musical, psychological-thriller and sequel to the Oscar-winning 2019 film “Joker.” The story follows Arthur Fleck (with Joaquin Phoenix returning...

Chappell Roan performs at ACL.

From lecture halls to Austin City Limits

Trinity students share their experiences and tips for attending the iconic festival
Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 17, 2024

Every year, Austin, TX welcomes thousands of people to their annual Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival. The festival presents hundreds of artists — big and small — over three days of almost non-stop...

‘Bug’ coming soon to the Attic Theater

‘Bug’ coming soon to the Attic Theater

Trinity students prepares to brings their interpretation of Tracy Letts’ play to the stage
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 17, 2024

"Bug," written by American playwright Tracy Letts and directed by senior communication major Om*, will be performed at the Attic Theater. The play is part of the Student Lab Series, performances completely...