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Texas Shot Film A Christmas in New Hope Opens Waco Film Festival The Texas shot film A Christmas in New Hope is set to open the Waco Indie Film Festival. It makes perfect sense as it was shot entirely on location in Waco! Directed by Julia Barnett (who will be in attendance), this heartfelt, family-friendly film tells the story of an aspiring influencer and single mother of a girl living with Down syndrome. At risk of losing her home to foreclosure, she enters a home improvement competition in order to save her bungalow before Christmas. Complications arise as a “Texas-famous” musician moves in next door. Learn more about the actors, filming locations and more here. Don’t miss this beautiful, Texas-made story that kicks off an unforgettable weekend of film. The film screens on Thursday, July 17 and the festival continues through Sunday, July 20. Tickets are still available here. The post Texas Shot Film A Christmas in New Hope Opens Waco Film Festival appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

The Texas shot film A Christmas in New Hope is set to open the Waco Indie Film Festival. It makes perfect sense as it was shot entirely on ...

I Know What You Did Last Summer Is The Perfect Summer Slasher Flick I expected the 2025 version of I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel to be a letdown. Most re-boots/ revivals are, am I right? Well, I’m pleased to say that this time, I was wrong. Not only is the film nostalgic in all the best ways, it’s also a sharp, snappy blood-soaked love letter to the original that reinvents the franchise with a modern edge. Here’s why I Know What You Did Last Summer will slash its way to the top of the box-office charts! The film makes it clear that it knows its roots and respects them. It’s packed with clever callbacks, iconic cameos and tons of Easter eggs that will have you chuckling and cheering. The foggy coastal town (which is actually in Australia, NOT North Carolina), the ominous hook-wielding silhouette (with an updated eerier hook), and even that infamous line – “What are you waiting for?!” – are all there. There’s even a reference to that doomed vacation in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. But that’s not all! There are countless nods to the 1997 classic, plus some unexpected cameos that fans of the original will absolutely love. The young stars of the film include Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Madelyn Cline. © 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now let’s talk about the killer new cast. This young ensemble brings charisma, chemistry and a modern sensibility to the story, blending TikTok-era relevance with real emotional stakes. These aren’t your stereotypical slasher victims — they’re smart, self-aware and fun to root for (or scream at). I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) is the perfect blend of old-school horror nostalgia and new-school thrills. It’s safe to say that this revival will slash its way into the hearts of both Gen X and older millennials. I’m guessing the younger generations are going to be hooked as well. You see what I did there? Word to the wise… be sure to stay put for the mid-credit scene. It’s one of the best parts of the movie! Austin Nichols attends the Columbia Pictures & Screen Gems World Premiere of “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Sony Pictures via Getty Images. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. at the World Premiere of “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Sony Pictures via Getty Images. One more fun fact, Austin native Austin Nichols plays a pivotal role in the film. We always love seeing one of our own up there on the screen! Want to know what other celebs live in Austin? Check out our massive list! I Know What You Did Last Summer opens in theaters July 18, 2025. The post I Know What You Did Last Summer Is The Perfect Summer Slasher Flick appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

I expected the 2025 version of I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel to be a letdown. Most re-boots/ revivals are, am I right? Well, I’m p...

Celebrities Coming to Cedar Park For Greater Austin Comic Con Greater Austin Comic Con is coming to Cedar Park and bringing some famous faces along with it. Happening July 19 and 20 at H-E-B Center, over 20 celebrity guests are currently scheduled to attend. Here Are The celebrities Attending Greater Austin Comic Con in July 2025 Let’s start with the stars of one of the best 90’s teen sitcoms, Boy Meets World. Topanga herself Danielle Fishel will be there, as will Will Friedle who played Eric Matthews. Another Celeb we’re excited to see in real life is Paige Turco. You may recognize her from projects like The 100, Person of Interest, NYPD Blue and Party of Five. And that’s not all. Here’s a list of more celebrities who will be in attendance. Riddick Bowe Kevin Clash Rampage Jackson Ernie Reyes Jr. Robbie Rist James Saito Kenn Scott Sgt. Slaughter Austin St. John Brian Tochi Kevin Von Erich Keone Young Learn more about all attendees and get your tickets here. The post Celebrities Coming to Cedar Park For Greater Austin Comic Con appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

Greater Austin Comic Con is coming to Cedar Park and bringing some famous faces along with it. Happening July 19 and 20 at H-E-B Center, ove...

Favorite Products That Give Back To Texas Flood Victims In the wake of devastating Texas floods, giving back to the community is more important than ever. The devastation is undeniable and heartbreaking. If you haven’t read this first hand account from Texas Monthly’s Aaron Parsley, I highly recommend you do. Keep a box of tissue nearby. There are many lists online highlighting trusted local relief organizations, volunteer opportunities, restaurants donating proceeds and other ways to give back. Please bookmark this list from Austin Monthly that is continuously updated. If you’re like me and you want to buy merchandise from small and local businesses who are donating 100% of the profits, these are a few of my faves. Favorite Products That Give Back To Texas Flood Victims Texas Strong Sweatshirt Sprinkled With Pink has created a sweatshirt that’s a symbol of strength, unity and love for fellow Texans. All proceeds go directly to the families affected by the tragedy. Brush Strokes Pottery Prickly Pear Charm Austin based pottery business Brush Strokes Potters is giving 100% of profits from this limited-edition charm to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Hang it anywhere and keep it close as a reminder to send prayers and support to those who need it most. Kendra Scott Everlyne Bracelet 100% of the proceeds from Everlyne Bracelet sales will go to the most immediate needs for victims, families and the community in Central Texas. Click here and search Everlyne Bracelet for all colors available. Texas Forever Merch 100% of proceeds from The Shop Forward’s Texas Forever items will go directly to support those affected by the devastating Texas floods. There are a few other products included in this category as well. See them all here. La Lumiere Bracelets After an overwhelming response to their Texas Flood Relief line (where 100% of proceeds were donated to the community) La Lumiere is now donating 5% of ALL sales to relief efforts. Enter the code “Texas” at check out to have your proceeds donated. Hill Country Lover Hat Gruppechat is helping to support those affected by the Central Texas floods by donating 100% of profits from their Hill Country Lover hats to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. There are two options: Trucker Hat and Embroidered Hat. Pray For Texas T-Shirt In an effort to help, Junk Gypsy has teamed up with Miranda Lambert to create the “Pray for Texas” tee. A simple message. A powerful purpose. 100% of profits from this limited-edition tee will go directly to flood relief efforts throughout the Hill Country. Together For Texas Merch Chip and Joanna Gaines have joined forces with their friends at Sendero Provisions Company to create a collection benefiting the Texas Hill Country. 100% of the profits from the collection will go straight to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Pre-orders are currently available. Is there a product we missed that you think should be added? DM us on Instagram! The post Favorite Products That Give Back To Texas Flood Victims appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

In the wake of devastating Texas floods, giving back to the community is more important than ever. The devastation is undeniable and heartbr...

Relive The Absurdity Of The Covid Era With Eddington Welcome to small town, Covid – America, at the beginning of the pandemic. Ari Aster’s new film Eddington delivers a dark look at the absurdity on both sides of the chaos surrounding the divisive stances people took. Part Western, part horror, with bits of comedy throughout, this movie makes a statement with a strong cast. Joaquin Phoenix gives an award-winning performance as the anti-mask wearing town sheriff. His feud with the liberal mayor, played by Pedro Pascal, is rich with personal and political undertones. Emma Stone’s distraught character sheds light on those who were hurting privately during that isolated time. Meanwhile. the charming, and easy to look at, Austin Butler is the perfect grifter/ savior. Character actress Deidre O’Connell surprises the audience with a standout performance as the conspiracy driven mother-in-law. While intriguing in scope, the film drags at times. As soon as you think it will wrap up, another twist or turn happens. It gets dark, gory and even more absurd. Without giving away any spoilers, fasten your seatbelt for a what just happened ending that you won’t see coming. If you are an Aster fan, you will definitely want to see Eddington. If you like quirky, bizarre, slow-paced films with massive talent, it’ll be up your alley. However, if the trauma of covid hits too close to home, you will want to skip this one. Overall, we give it 3 stars out of 5. Looking for more movie recs? Check out our reviews of Superman and F1. The post Relive The Absurdity Of The Covid Era With Eddington appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

Welcome to small town, Covid – America, at the beginning of the pandemic. Ari Aster’s new film Eddington delivers a dark look at the absurd...

Must-See Moments At the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge Of all the places to find a museum devoted to the Titanic, Pigeon Forge might not be the first that comes to mind. Yet, just off the main road, surrounded by pancake houses and themed dinner theaters, stands a striking half-scale replica of the ship’s bow. It even includes a faux iceberg. While certainly attention-grabbing, what happens inside is far more thoughtful than the setting might suggest. Why You Should Visit The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge We were lucky enough to get an exclusive guided tour from one of the museum’s “crew members.” Our guide, Brittany, offered not only historical context but stories about individual passengers that bring the exhibits to life. One account that stayed with me is a true tale of two young brothers, often referred to as the “Titanic orphans.” As Brittany explains, they boarded the ship with their father under different names. He had taken them from France without their mother’s knowledge, hoping to start a new life in America. Though he did not survive, the boys were rescued and their photograph was circulated in newspapers. The names printed were false, but their mother recognized their faces and eventually reclaimed them. It’s those kind of stories that shift the Titanic from myth to reality. Each visitor receives a boarding pass upon entry, listing the name and background of a real passenger or crew member. This creates a personal thread to follow through the exhibits, which progress in chronological order from the ship’s design and construction to its ill-fated voyage. The museum includes numerous artifacts, passenger correspondence and recreations of key spaces on board.  Learn How The Museum Artifacts Came To Be One important point regarding the artifacts on display is where they come from. Items in the museum’s collection were either recovered from floating wreckage in the immediate aftermath or donated by survivors and their descendants. None were retrieved from the ocean floor. The museum makes it clear that nothing in the collection was taken from the ocean floor. The curators believe the wreck site should be left undisturbed. The exhibit is treated as a gravesite out of respect for those who lost their lives. The museum’s newest exhibit features Isidor Straus’s cherished pocket watch, recovered with his body. Alongside it is a heartfelt letter written by Ida Straus aboard the ship, offering an intimate and rarely seen glimpse into her final thoughts. These pieces are now on public display for the first time. You can read more about the artifacts and their significance here. Relive Jack and Rose’s Iconic Staircase Moment One of the most notable highlights is the full-scale recreation of the grand staircase. Built to original specifications, it includes the elaborate carved wood and details one might expect. But there’s also a small surprise: the museum used linoleum flooring, which was considered a luxury in 1912. Today, of course, linoleum carries less prestige, but the detail is accurate. Guests are welcome to walk up and down the staircase during the tour. Honestly, it does feel a bit cinematic in the moment. As many will recall, this was the backdrop for one of the most memorable scenes in James Cameron’s Titanic. If you’re hoping for a “Jack and Rose” photo opportunity, you’ll find it here. Experience The Reality of The Titanic Several exhibits are interactive. For example, you can shovel coal with a weighted shovel, giving a small sense of the demanding work done in the boiler rooms. Revel at the full-sized replica of a lifeboat. While these often appear small in photographs and drawings, seeing it here gives you a better sense of its actual scale. They were designed to hold around 65 to 70 people, seated back to back along the benches. Yet, as the movie accurately displays, the first boat launched was tragically underfilled, carrying only 12 people. There is also a series of inclined decks where visitors can test their footing on sloped surfaces, recreating the angles of the ship as it sank. This interactive experience invites you to consider what it might have been like to try to stay upright or simply stay alive. The most physically moving station is the basin of cold water held at the same temperature as the ocean that night. If you place both hands in – keeping one still and moving the other – you’ll quickly discover that motion increases the sting. It becomes immediately clear how difficult it would be to survive even a few minutes in that water. You can even try your hand at spinning the ship’s wheel in time to avoid a collision with the iceberg. I gave it a try and didn’t make the turn fast enough. It’s a small moment, but it puts you in the position of those facing impossible choices with only seconds to react. Remember Those Who Perished The tour ends with a visit to the Memorial Gallery, where you learn the fate of the person named on your boarding pass. This final step is presented with care, offering a moment of quiet reflection. It is an incredibly interesting experience, both thoughtful and immersive, but it is also a somber one. So many lives were lost, and by the end of the tour, that reality feels far more personal than distant. Before exiting, guests pass through a small gallery that acknowledges the cultural impact of the Titanic movie. There’s a LEGO-scale model of the ship and a replica of the now-famous wooden door that kept Rose afloat in the movie. You’re free to view it, take a photo and ask yourself once again: could Jack have fit on it with her? For a town known more for its spectacle and gimmicky entertainment, the Titanic Museum is respectful, well-executed and genuinely engaging. If you’re someone like me, who has long been fascinated by the story of the Titanic, this museum offers a memorable experience. Before you leave, you can stop by the small café and ice cream parlor on-site to grab a cool treat or light snack and decompress a bit after the tour. Disclosure: Admission was provided in exchange for editorial coverage. The post Must-See Moments At the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

Of all the places to find a museum devoted to the Titanic , Pigeon Forge might not be the first that comes to mind. Yet, just off the main r...

Superman Movie Review – Not So Super, Man I gotta be real with y’all; The newest installation of the Superman franchise is not so super, man. Unless you’re a true comic book fan. If that’s the case, you might really dig this silly reincarnation of the classic superhero’s tale. But I don’t think this is the version of the man of steel that’s going to hit home with the average moviegoer. Though that’s just my opinion, of course. Director James Gunn delivers a film that unapologetically caters to true comic book fans — those who know Kal-El not just as a symbol, but as a soul. This is the version of the hero plucked from the pages of All-Star Superman, Birthright and Kingdom Come (thank you to chatgpt for those titles). Inspired by classic issues, a casual viewer might wonder why certain characters are significant but fans will catch the references and relish the attention to detail. However, even in a packed IMAX theater, the reactions to those moments and scenes were subtle. I was shocked that the fans weren’t relishing or reacting more fervently to those nods that were added just for them! What To Expect From Superman 2025 This approach does come at a cost: average moviegoers, like myself, may find the pacing slow, the narrative dense and the character motivations opaque without prior knowledge. There are fewer action beats than some might expect, and many emotional payoffs are rooted in an understanding of the mythology that the film assumes you already have. As a non-fan, there were a few things I liked. Krypto the Superdog is a scene stealer. He’s not just there for laughs. Krypto is part of the heart of this film. I also really enjoyed the end of the film – though I can’t tell you anything about that because… spoilers. At least the pay off was somewhat worth sitting through an hour and thirty plus minutes. Somewhat. To reiterate my earlier comment, I just don’t think this is the Superman for the average viewer. I say, just watch the originals with Christopher Reeves or the Henry Cavill version. You may even consider binging the TV series Smallville. Spanning 10 seasons, there are over 200 episodes available to stream on Hulu and Max. That’ll keep you busy for a while. But if you’re not a true fan, you may still enjoy this story. I recommend you go into it knowing that this film is for the readers, the collectors, the believers. This isn’t a popcorn and punch fest. It’s a movie that pays homage to a legacy. So what if it isn’t for everybody. You can’t please all of the people all of the time. Superman is in theaters on July 11, 2025. The post Superman Movie Review – Not So Super, Man appeared first on Spill the ATX Gossip.

I gotta be real with y’all; The newest installation of the Superman franchise is not so super, man. Unless you’re a true comic book fan. If...
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