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‘Wolf Man’ re-imagined following the approach of generational trauma

Emily Torres, Reporter February 14, 2025

“Wolf Man,” directed by Leigh Whannell, is a modern adaption of the 1941 film, “The Wolf Man”, originally directed by George Waggner. Released on Jan. 17, the movie follows Blake Lovell (Christopher...

Duke Ellington, New York, 1943. Courtesy: Gjon Mili of LIFE.

Duke Ellington is the Black musician spotlight for Black History Month

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer February 14, 2025

Beyond his 50 years of composing, Duke Ellington served as the face of Black liberation and the struggle for racial justice. In his early career, Ellington and his band, the Washingtonians, were only allowed...

UHD's "One Man, Two Guvnors" showcased from Nov. 7-16. Courtesy: O'Kane Theatre. Courtesy: O'Kane Theatre

British, American, and UHD culture in ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’

Abraham Leija, Section Editor February 11, 2025

What does an adaptation from an 18th century Italian play, set in 1960s Brighton, look like when performed and produced by UHD students. Would it even appeal to a modern American audience? Given the...

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‘The Brutalist’ is a Monument of What Happens When Pure Art is Given a Chance

Mariana Barragan, Reporter January 24, 2025

As I was walking out of an IMAX special screening of “The Brutalist,” I kept trying to absorb everything that I had seen, but one thing I was sure of was that I had just seen the art of filmmaking...

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A Gothic Horror Enthusiast’s Take on ‘Nosferatu’ remake

Vincente Luzardo, Reporter January 24, 2025

The film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers, is a modern iteration of the classic 1922 silent film revitalized over a century later for the contemporary viewer. Starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas...

The Bayou Review now accepting submissions for Spring 2025 issue

The Bayou Review now accepting submissions for Spring 2025 issue

Abraham Leija, Section Editor January 24, 2025

The Bayou Review is calling for creative writers and artists to submit their work for inclusion in the spring 2025 issue. The Bayou Review was founded in 1987 and is published biannually by the UHD’s...

Illustration Credit: Marceline Solis

 ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film adaptation appeals to fans of retro technology and horror  

James Jurewicz, Contributor December 5, 2023

Family entertainment restaurants from the ‘80s and ‘90s were popular destinations for a birthday or to share a pie with the family and play some games. The pizza was subpar, but the real draw was the...

Interconnected Perspectives: Keli Mashburn’s ‘Invisible World’ on display at O’Kane Gallery through Dec. 14

Interconnected Perspectives: Keli Mashburn’s ‘Invisible World’ on display at O’Kane Gallery through Dec. 14

Diana Ambrosio, Business Manager November 22, 2023

On Oct. 26, the O’Kane Gallery debuted “Dispatches from the Invisible World” by Keli Mashburn. Mashburn gave a talk about her artwork, and two new experimental short films are on display in the gallery...

Self-made music star Jordan Houston shares empowering life story in new ‘Chronicles of the Juice Man’ memoir

Self-made music star Jordan Houston shares empowering life story in new ‘Chronicles of the Juice Man’ memoir

James Jurewicz, Contributor November 14, 2023

Jordan Houston aka “Juicy J” is a producer, songwriter and rapper who was part of the mercurial rap group Three 6 Mafia. The group gained recognition in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, scoring a 2006...

Comic Craig Ferguson rouses Houston Improv

Comic Craig Ferguson rouses Houston Improv

James Jurewicz, Contributor November 9, 2023

Craig Ferguson visited the Houston Improv; the comic is currently traveling the U.S. with his show called “The Fancy Rascal Tour.” The Scottish-born actor started performing stand-up comedy in the...

Illustration Credit: Karla Carrillo

‘Saw X’ humanizes mastermind John Kramer with character-driven plot that fans of franchise will enjoy

Iker Pelcastre, Contributor October 30, 2023

The gruesome world of Saw returns in its tenth installment to the silver screen Sept. 29. Kevin Greutert, who directed the disliked “Saw 3D” and “Saw IV”, returns to direct “Saw X” with...

Illustration Credit: Giselle Oviedo

Give Kameo mode a fighting chance in Mortal Kombat 1

James Jurewicz, Contributor October 27, 2023

After a five-year hiatus the Mortal Kombat video game franchise is back with Mortal Kombat 1. This is not a re-release of the first game but a total reboot of the series. “We are victims of Tarkat,...

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