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The Toxic Avenger (2023) Review – A Glorious Mess of Slime, Sincerity, and Splatter

September 25, 2023

Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 out of 5) Some people start their mornings with a run and a protien smoothie. I chose to watch heads explode at 8 a.m. in a dark Austin theater surrounded by sleep-deprived film nerds and...

V/H/S/85 Review – Rewinding Terror with Style at Fantastic Fest 2023

Hayden Walker

September 1, 2023

Entertainment, Fantastic Fest, Featured, Film Reviews

Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 out of 5) Fantastic Fest 2023 had a different energy this year. With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, red carpets were quieter, and most premieres unfolded without the usual spotlight. But t...

Smile (2022) Review – Fantastic Fest’s Morning Jolt of Horror

Hayden Walker

September 27, 2022

EVENTS, Fantastic Fest, Film Reviews, News

★★★★☆ (4 out of 5) There’s something surreal about waking up before sunrise, grabbing a cup of coffee in the lobby, and heading straight into a theater at Fantastic Fest to watch an early morning movie wher...

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Oolie Is the Egg-Based Dip That’s Taking Over My Fridge

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Recipe Wednesday: Austin-Style Korean BBQ at Home

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Oolie Is the Egg-Based Dip That’s Taking Over My Fridge

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PopStroke Brings Mini Golf, Milkshakes, and More to The Pitch in North Austin

Oolie Is the Egg-Based Dip That’s Taking Over My Fridge

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The Toxic Avenger (2023) Review – A Glorious Mess of Slime, Sincerity, and Splatter

V/H/S/85 Review – Rewinding Terror with Style at Fantastic Fest 2023

Smile (2022) Review – Fantastic Fest’s Morning Jolt of Horror