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Players vie for control of critical locations in the city, taking control of a team of three Guardians, each with a unique set of cards.
Read More »Board Game Review: ‘Guardians’ from Plaid Hat Games
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur,’ by Tennessee Williams, Starring Kristine Nielsen, Annette O’Toole, Jean Lichty
Tennessee Williams' ironies and humor seek a fine level in this satisfying and heartfelt production.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘Halloween’ – Not the One from 1978
This sequel to the original slasher flick which introduced the world to Michael Myers exceeded my expectations and the crowd reacted enthusiastically.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ Starring Janet McTeer
As Sarah Bernhardt circa 1897, confronting Shakespeare's best-known character, Janet McTeer's dynamism astounds. Her Bernhardt is a whirlwind of delight and shimmering brilliance.
Read More »Wizard World: David Tennant (‘Doctor Who’) Answers Fans’ Questions
Wizard World is a comic book, celebrity, and gaming event. I attended the Austin Wizard World. So did Doctor Who. Two of him.
Read More »Board Game Review: ‘Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft’ from Devir Games
Players duel to gather clues and prove which Holmes brother is the cleverest.
Read More »Bryan Cranston in Conversation with David Edelstein – 2018 Tribeca TV Festival
Bryan Cranston sat down for a Q&A 'New York Magazine's David Edelstein during the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival. Read BlogCritics' take.
Read More »ARFF Review: Opening Night with ‘A Chance of Snow’
The Austin Revolution Film Festival (ARFF) kicked off the 2018 edition on September 18, with a chance of snow. No, it didn’t snow in Austin, but after a networking event and a series of mind-bending shorts, the filmmaker-heavy audience watched the feature, A Chance of Snow. ARFF has been honored …
Read More »Tabletop Game Review: ‘Star Scrappers: Cave-In’ from Hexy Studio
Collect the most minerals to win, but watch out for your workers being bought out from under you!
Read More »Interview: Dylan Gowan of Iomair
Seasoned pro drummer Dylan Gowan (and son of Styx keyboardist Lawrence Gowan) breaks down everything you need to know about 'Iomair,' the self-titled debut album by his new metal band.
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