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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

‘Bottoms:’ A lesbian knockout

‘Bottoms:’ A lesbian knockout

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

        “Can the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal’s office?” Upon the release of “Bottoms,” a 2023 lesbian comedy, audiences have been...

‘Saw X’ slashes through the box office

‘Saw X’ slashes through the box office

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor October 3, 2023

        Imagine waking up disoriented in a foreclosed factory unaware of your exact location. As you try to move, you realize you are strapped to a jerry-rigged machine....

The scariest A24 movie to date

The scariest A24 movie to date

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor September 26, 2023

Spoiler Warning: This article will discuss spoilers about “Talk to Me.”         “Talk to Me” was directed by twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, and...

The 5 best and 5 worst films of the summer

The 5 best and 5 worst films of the summer

Ray Rodriguez, Contributor September 26, 2023

This summer has felt like watching the death and rebirth of the blockbuster film. Alongside the avalanche of money-pit disasters that large distributors churn out by the bucketload, a few great films snuck...

Code Red: TV Girl kicks off tour at the Aztec Theatre

Code Red: TV Girl kicks off tour at the Aztec Theatre

Armin Suljovic, Contributor September 25, 2023

As a self-proclaimed “traveling all-star band,” TV Girl had high expectations to live up to, but their most recent show in San Antonio was a brilliant fusion of music, art and pure entertainment....

Close Encounter with Closed Casket

Close Encounter with Closed Casket

Armin Suljovic, Contributor September 20, 2023

Heading downtown at the local Siempre Skateshop, local death metal group, Closed Casket, marks another performance under their belts. With a following of over 1,800 followers on Instagram, the band...

Mitski releases emotional new project

Mitski releases emotional new project

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor September 19, 2023

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars In 2012, Mitski broke out with her debut album “Lush,” featuring emotionally heavy lyricism and a wide vocal range. With each subsequent release, Mitski has become increasingly...

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ marks massive career advancement

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ marks massive career advancement

Sarah Lemos September 19, 2023

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars From the release of her acclaimed single “drivers license,” followed by her debut album “SOUR,” Olivia Rodrigo has become a prominent name amongst pop’s elite. Rodrigo’s...

A surprise release from a perfect duo

A surprise release from a perfect duo

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor September 5, 2023

Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars In 2019, rumors circled that former Odd Future rapper Earl Sweatshirt and legendary producer The Alchemist released a secret album on YouTube under an unknown alias. Fans of...

Five stars for Chris Evan’s ‘Ghosted’

Five stars for Chris Evan’s ‘Ghosted’

Bria Collins, Contributor April 25, 2023

Spoiler-free Sometimes love is all about the big and little risks we take together — “Ghosted” main character Cole Turner would agree. The mundane farmer learns this lesson as he embarks on...

Now playing – ‘Evil Dead Rise,’ ‘Beau is Afraid,’ ‘Air’

Now playing – ‘Evil Dead Rise,’ ‘Beau is Afraid,’ ‘Air’

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

Although there are many fantastic blockbuster films that moviegoers can choose from, there are now some new smaller-scale films out in theaters right now. In this final edition to the “Now playing”...

Bringing a ‘Fantasy’ to life

Bringing a ‘Fantasy’ to life

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

Making their long-awaited return to San Antonio after seven years, the French shoegaze band M83 sold out Aztec Theatre on Thursday, April 13, as part of their “Fantasy Tour.” With exceptional stage...

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