Mia Bustillos

Texan journalist with a passion for film, music and food.

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Hilltop Views •

Review: “Dune” is star-studded, visually-compelling cinematic masterpiece

Based upon the novel of the same name, “Dune” follows Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as he travels to the most dangerous planet in the universe. “Dune” is streaming now on HBO Max.

Denis Villeneuve’s retelling of Frank Herbert’s Sci-Fi classic “Dune” is a cinematic masterpiece. With stunning imagery and sound that envelops you, it’s a necessity to see a film of this scale on the big screen. The classic space opera tells the story of messiah-like character Paul Atreides and his family after t
The Texas Tasty •

Moxy University's Mean Girls Themed Pop-up Bar

Throughout July, Moxy University is hosting a Mean Girls themed pop-up bar at Zombie Taco located in West Campus. The bar opens at 2 P.M and offers a sweet selection of themed drinks.

This Bar Is so Fetch

Not only are the drinks themed but so is the surrounding area and furniture. They have cute pink couches with a neon sign above it that says, “You can’t sit with us.” Along with several sections of the bar dedicated to scenes from the movie.

One room has couches inside with pink fairy lights
Hilltop Views •

“Squid Game” stuns viewers with elaborate plot; offers opportunity for societal reflection

“Squid Game” is a Korean drama series aired by Netflix that tackles the theme of financial inequality through brutal versions of children’s games. The original series is the highest rated Korean drama on Netflix, with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The first episode sets up the tone for the rest of the series when the audience is introduced to the main protagonist Seong Gi-hun, a divorced father who is indebted to loan sharks while living with his mother. In the episode, Gi-hun steals his mo
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The Neighborhood’s latest release debuts frontman’s alter ego

The Neighbourhood released their first album back in 2013. ‘Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones’ was released on Sept. 25.

The Neighbourhood, a quintet from California famous for their hit “Sweater Weather,” have released their latest studio album “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones.” Frontman Jesse Rutherford takes on the persona of Chip Chrome, a chrome man outfitted in silver and bold makeup.

The album starts off with “Chip Chrome,” a track that offers a futuristic ambiance to set the mood of the rest o
The Texas Tasty •

Buddy's Burger

For my first summer in Austin, I knew that I wanted to explore and try new things out. This week I had the opportunity to try Buddy’s Burger for the first time, and I was not disappointed. From the friendly staff to the pleasant environment and the delicious food, Buddy’s Burgers scores high on all fronts.

Their burger menu consists of four burgers. First they have their Classic hamburger with lettuce, tomato, angus beef and Buddy’s smack sauce. Next is the Classic with cheese. Buddy’s spicy wi
CABRA MAGAZINE •

ICYMI: Milan Fashion Week —

Versace – The Fall/Winter collection from Versace this year was surprisingly inspired by the grunge era. Targeting a younger audience, Donatella Versace sought to create a line that was a convergence between luxury and grunge. The collection was an ode to the fashion of the 1990’s including leather, slinky dresses, lace, and plaid. The line also included a major Versace staple; giant safety pins. The pins were embedded into a few outfits and used as dangling earrings in others.

Prada – This yea
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Tyler, the Creator: the IGOR experience —

On stage a single spotlight illuminates against a silver backdrop; from the right of the stage Tyler, the Creator emerges in his signature tour outfit. A baby blue two-piece suit, and on his head a platinum blonde wig in the shape of a bowl cut. Around the venue some of his fans are dressed up as him.

The intro to “IGORS THEME” plays while Tyler leisurely walks to the center stage, his bright ensemble coming into the focus of the spotlight. He pauses in the center, and remains, for the entirety
The Texas Tasty •

Oh K-Dog - Korean Street Style Corn Dogs in Austin

In Austin, nestled in a shopping center off Airport Road where many other local favorites reside such as Kura and 101 by Teahaus is Oh K-Dog, a restaurant specializing in Korean style street corndogs. These corn dogs have quickly become a popular street snack in Korea. Oh K-Dog is a national mini-chain with locations all over Texas, New York, and Arkansas. The location on Airport Road opened in March, the first one is located inside H-Mart.

With the unique spin on traditional corn dogs, Oh K-Do
Hilltop Views •

Fashion undergoes metamorphosis during pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the general public has experienced a difficult transition away from social gatherings and public outings. On top of limited time spent with loved ones, many people dealt with financial burdens among the millions of jobs lost since the beginning of the pandemic.

A specific industry that has experienced tremendous changes was the fashion industry, which lost a lot of business following the shutdown. Over $1 billion in merchandise went to waste in Bangladesh after order
The Texas Tasty •

Hay Elotes - Authentic Mexican Snacks

Let’s face it, it’s unforgivably hot in Austin. One of the ways I’ve chosen to beat the heat is staying indoors with the ceiling fan on high, but if there’s one thing that will get me out of the house, it’s food. This week I had the pleasure of trying a variety of different Mexican snacks from Hay Elotes in east Austin. Mexican snacks are a variety of sweet, savory, sour and spicy. Many snack vendors rely on their creativity to create new and fun flavors to attract more customers. From elotes, t