(MYRTLE BEACH) - Hollywood is exhausted. Audiences are fed up with the endless parade of remakes, reboots, and cinematic cash grabs. Marvel fatigue isn’t just a punchline—it’s a cultural reckoning. And while billion-dollar studios keep recycling the same formulas, real filmmakers are locked out of the system.

(MYRTLE BEACH) - ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

At first glance, Four Way Fuel in Conway, South Carolina looks like your standard gas station—lottery tickets, cigarettes, and hot dogs on the roller grill. But tucked beside the counter is a culinary surprise that’s turning heads and tantalizing taste buds: homemade Indian food crafted by Lovey Vaid, a professionally trained chef with roots in New York City’s restaurant scene.

North Myrtle Beach just got a sizzling new addition to its culinary scene: Burger Social, a retro-chic burger joint serving up smashburgers with serious attitude. Located at 4018 Hwy 17 S, this locally owned spot by Jason and Jeannie Trinh (owners of JEM Social) transforms the former Eggs Up Grill space into a haven for burger lovers and cocktail connoisseurs alike.

Last Saturday night, Myrtle Beach got loud. Not tourist-trap karaoke loud—real loud. Cherry Vanilla, the city’s rising punk powerhouse, dropped their new EP Crack It Open at Fresh Brewed Coffee House, to an excited crowd. Hosted by local punk music and culture outlet Denounce Normalcy, the all-ages release show drew over 100 fans, many of whom came specifically to snag the CD. But the real story? This might be the start of a full-blown Myrtle Beach punk renaissance.

Nestled along Socastee Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, El Chepo Taqueria is a vibrant, no-frills eatery that’s quietly become one of the most authentic Mexican food destinations on the Grand Strand. With its colorful decor, fast service, and a menu that reads like a love letter to traditional Mexican street fare, El Chepo delivers bold flavors without the fuss.