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Narrowing down the long list of Best Animated Picture possibilities

Nineteen animated films from the past year have put their hat in the ring for the Oscars, hoping to win the prestigious title of Best Animated Film.

By Alexa D'Angelo | November 7, 2013

Comparative Border Studies to screen documentaries by John Valadez

Comparative Border Studies within the School of Transborder Studies screens documentaries focused on the historical involvement of Latino Americans and Chicanos as a part of their annual film event.

By Sierra Ochoa | November 4, 2013

'Cowboy Zombies' shines as a Wild West horror flick

Shot almost entirely in Arizona, this independent film brings together two previously separate worlds — the Wild West and the zombie apocalypse.

By Adrianna Ovnicek | October 29, 2013

How To: Watch a Scary Movie, Beware the Junior Mints

My idea of a horror movie consists of a post apocalyptic world where Jeffrey Campbell and Chipotle have ceased to exist. But hey, blood, guts and hatchets are a close second. Afraid of the pulse-quickening thrill we call a scary movie? Follow these eight simple tips and you’ll make it out alive.

By Lily Lieberman | October 28, 2013

Is 'Carrie' worth the remake?

"Carrie" remake brings great performances and special effects to the table in the recreation of a cult classic film made famous in 1976.

| October 19, 2013

Alex Temby gears up to take a shot against the University of Arizona team at Oceanside Arena. The Sun Devils won 6-0 against their rival. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Danny Trejo opens up about 'Machete Kills'

Actor Danny Trejo talks about his friendship with Robert Rodriguez and playing everyone's favorite ass-kicking federal.

| October 10, 2013

'Captain Phillips' is surprising in the best ways

The film chronicles the plight of Captain Richard Phillips, the man in charge during the 2009 hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in 2009.

| October 10, 2013

Roy Abramsohn escapes from tomorrow

The star of the Sundance Film Festival hit talks about filming at Disney parks and his first leading role.

| October 10, 2013

'We Are What We Are' reignites the horror genre

"We Are What We Are," directed by Jim Mickle, instills hope within viewers that horror films aren't dead yet.

By Sierra Ochoa | October 10, 2013

Johnny Knoxville talks 'Bad Grandpa,' planned pranks, working with kids

Jackass star Johnny Knoxville talked about the effort put into the pranks of his new movie, "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa."

| October 8, 2013

'Parkland' displays different perspectives on an American tragedy

"Parkland" successfully incorporates the views of the people who were closely affected by the Kennedy assassination, as well as the story of the events that occurred in the days that followed.

By Alexa D'Angelo | October 5, 2013