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Purple is a recurring motif within the film, primarily in relation to the bodily functions of the unicorn. Unicorn blood oozes purple from their white bodies. In one moment of the film they show a filet of deep-purple unicorn meat, and the grinded up particles of the unicorn also have a purple quality. Interestingly, purple was often associated with royalty – which may play into the movie’s own commentary on class and the quest for wealth contemporarily and historically.

REVIEW: The chimerical nature of colonial and class critical cinema

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
May 5, 2025
The 97th Oscar’s begins on March 2. The Best Picture nominees will go head to head to make history for the final award of the ceremony.

“Anora” and “Conclave” will have to duke it out over the Best Picture award

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
March 2, 2025
Keke Palmer and SZA in “One of Them Days” directed by Lawrence Lamont.

REVIEW: If you’re ever having ‘One of Them Days,’ this film will definitely make it better

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Slaughterhouse Lane location pictured here) is one of many theatres in the United States that hosted showings of “Nosferatu” and “Babygirl,” most of which have been sold out. Alamo Drafthouse offers dining with each showing, which may not be the best idea for the graphic imagery present in both films.

REVIEW: A winter of desire with ‘Nosferatu’ and ‘Babygirl’

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
January 20, 2025
One of the main movie posters promoting “Saturday Night” outside of the Violet Crown Cinema in Downtown Austin.

REVIEW: Biopic delves into how SNL’s critical acclaim arose from chaos

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Stan appears as the former president in “The Apprentice,” in a daring departure from his previous tenure as “Buckey Barnes” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stan joined the production in 2022 along with Abbasi, bringing the original 2016 screenplay to life.

REVIEW: “The Apprentice” is a lofty, semi-successful alternative origin story for Trump

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
October 25, 2024
FX’s “English Teacher” centers around the comedic escapades of educators at a public high school in Austin, Texas. The show’s title card, a sky view of the iconic Congress Bridge, pays homage to the city.

REVIEW: FX sitcom ‘English Teacher’ shines spotlight on the diverse experiences of Texas educators

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Illustration of Beetlejuice and Lydia Deezt's wedding. If you saw the movie, it is a nice nod to his predecessor!

REVIEW: Don’t say it thrice!

Gabrielle Caumon, Life & Arts Editor
September 24, 2024
Debates, much like the American flag, are a symbol of American tradition. While initially coming from the Greeks, it has been a constant in American political races — and has been televised since 1960.

OPINION: Second presidential debate provides excitement, fear for American democracy

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
September 20, 2024
Channing Tatum as Slater King (left) and Naomi Ackie as Frida (right) are pictured at a dinner party scene during the movie. Zoë Kravitz not only directed, but produced and wrote the movie as well.

Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut ‘Blink Twice’ was bloody thrilling

Hailey Womack, News Editor
September 9, 2024
Sydney Sweeney as Sister Cecilia, an American nun in an Italian convent. As well as starring in the lead role, Sweeney is an executive producer of “Immaculate.”

REVIEW: Sydney Sweeney is stellar in NEON’s middling horror film, “Immaculate”

Clarice Claiborne, Reporter
April 15, 2024
Kristin Stewart and Katy M. O’Brien as Lou and Jackie. The film centers around their volatile but devoted and loving relationship.

Campy, Bloody, Sexy: Love Lies Bleeding is The Crime Thriller the Gays Needed

Clarice Claiborne, Reporter
April 3, 2024
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