Tiffany Chan

A24 has built a reputation for producing and distributing artistic, elevated and psychological horror films. “undertone” comfortably fits within that mold. A directorial debut from Ian Tuason, the film almost entirely relies on sonic elements and minimalist storytelling. Typical horror tricks such as jump scares are forgone, as the film’s slow-burn atmosphere makes audiences genuinely fearful instead of provoking easy scares. However, this extreme tension builds to a climax that doesn’t completely satisfy, making the end product uneven.

The SXSW Film & TV Festival Headliner and Boots Riley’s second directorial feature after “Sorry to Bother You,” “I Love Boosters,” proves a wildly entertaining concoction. Riley continues to elevate his direction style with surrealist maximalism that feels like a cinematic shroom trip. Teleportation devices, skin-suits and soul (and genital) sucking demons pile up to create a spectacle and an outcry against capitalism.

Stories about far-fetched monsters and the supernatural are often created and fantasized about in the horror genre. Vera Miao, director of “Rock Springs,” rooted her film in human history, turning out far more terrifying than any fictional horror story. Featured in South by Southwest's Festival Favorite section, the film was accompanied by a fireside chat with Miao and actor Kelly Marie Tran.

By School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) Wednesday, 25th March 2026

Editor’s Note: This review contains major spoilers. “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, cordially invites viewers to a film that arrives with a mysterious premise. Audiences are only given a brief synopsis, accompanied with elegant marketing from A24 and the promise of an interesting watch due to the star power of the titular cast....

Celebrities and their origin stories have always been a source of intrigue and inspiration. The public traces artists’ early days before fame, wondering what life was like before the spotlight found them. Every so often, these humble beginning stories aren’t waiting to be found in the past.

Customers browse the Hope Made pottery stand at the one-year anniversary of Tiny Farmer’s Market on April 18. The market hosts 30 vendors and offers free drinks and live music to customers.

The sensational anthology series “Beef” debuted in 2023 and dominated awards season that year, winning eight Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes and many other accolades. Season 2 was released on Netflix on April 16, featuring an entirely new and bigger cast while taking a slight step down from its predecessor.

Equature launches PSAP Central, a unified platform connecting data, AI tools, and workflows to help public safety agencies improve efficiency and performance.

Over this past semester, I studied abroad in three countries and visited more than 20 cities across five different countries. On paper, all of this sounds exciting, sometimes even glamorous.