Reinventing the Fantasy Movie With SXSW Opening Night's Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Writers/directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein on dungeons, dragons, and heists

"...opening night slot at the South by Southwest Film and Television Festival has often celebrated movies that balance spectacle..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Alamo Drafthouse Rolls the Dice on a New Dungeons & Dragons Mural

Artist TRUTH sprays his artistic magic over Slaughter Lane

"...Seriously, how is Slaughter Lane a place in Austin, and not a winding, mysterious, dangerous passageway through the mystical..."

Feb. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Tebow's Piss-Poor Arm and More

Fantasy sports: 'D&D' for dudes who get laid

"...If fantasy football is the grown man’s version of Dungeons and Dragons, we have deployed a nasty Wizard-9 absorption..."

Nov. 17, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Bayonne's Cathartic Return and Five More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from Superfónicos, Holy Water, and more

"...Sellers is lost, solitary, searching – but knowing clarity and serenity await. The single arrived alongside the announcement of..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...I look up "mending" on Google, and the first websites that pop up are the Minecraft..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...the lagomorphs among us. Nay, nay. Medieval New Wave band Marine Kimono perform their original work for all Earth’s..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dungeons & Dragons

"...Wilson, Zoe McLellan, Thora Birch, Richard O'Brien, Tom Baker and Bruce Payne. Oh, to be in sixth grade again,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Action-comedy rolls a critical hit

"...The key to a good Dungeons & Dragons campaign is the party of adventurers. It's..."

March 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: Dungeons & Dragons in the Writer's Room

Is playing role-playing games the best training for writers? Maybe.

"...Tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons have been used since the Seventies as..."

March 17, 2018 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South By Southwest has just..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...Monday 6, Alamo Lakeline and Village..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crows, Frankensteins and Danger at Staple! 2013

Local indie media con mixes webTV innovators with comic legends

"...Gather the pitchfork-carrying mob and light the torches, it's almost time for Staple! 2013...."

Feb. 7, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Vigilante Gaming Bar Welcomes Both Novices and Experts

New tabletop haven might be your next favorite watering hole

"...sweaty dudes in their mom's basement rolling 20-sided die, and is quickly becoming an acceptable outing with friends, away..."

March 31, 2017 Screens Feature by Robert M. Reyes

The End of the Free and Open Internet?

Austin's creative class worries what the FCC net neutrality ruling means for life online

"...easy access for all. It was built by governments and academics, away from the profit-motived direction of any one..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Strategy and Strategery

Luke Meyer and Andrew Neel on Darkon and the real-world implications of role players at war

"...pretends to be a wizard, he gets $8 million and an Oscar nomination. When a bunch of ordinary working..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...so you have your chance to purchase paintings, prints, and more curated by Austin galleries and institutions like Art..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

The high fantasy game rolls a critical hit with a boisterous adaptation

"...Directed by: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. Starring: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean..."

March 31, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gear Up and Get Away

The escapist magic of the holidays' hottest games

"...Dungeons & Dragons: HeroesAtari, $49.99..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Into The Adventure Zone With Griffin McElroy

Local podcaster tells how his brother, his brother, and he turned a game of Dungeons & Dragons into storytelling magic

"...whatsoever. It's coincidentally also one of my favorite books, and not only is it not on paper, it was..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter? Promises, promises.

"...Rena Owen, Isaach De Bankolé, Joseph Gilgun, Sloane Coombs and Lotte Verbeek...."

Oct. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...lineup drop for a reason: South by Southwest Film and Television Festival has just added gaming and international intrigue..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Garriott Challenges Public to Update His Game

Got the coding chops for something 37 years old?

"...Gaming forefather and Austinite Richard Garriott has been in a nostalgic mood..."

April 17, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The AggreGAYtor: January 3

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...thinks it’s pretty obvious that you’ve got a crush, and F. Scott Fitzgerald picks a daisy. There is no..."

Jan. 3, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Trixie Mattel Bringing Glamor to Moontower Just For Laughs

Megasized comedy festival adds more shows, podcasts

"...For Laughs Austin (April 13-24) is unleashing Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo on the Paramount stage for a special..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Comedy: Audible Presents the Night Realm Tavern of Heads Will Roll

Get a sneak peek at Audible original at this Rainey Street activation

"...route – clank around in chainmail, never break character, and ponder the hardship and chances for glory in the..."

March 9, 2019 SXSW Post by Rosalind Faires

Heretic

Hugh Grant embraces horror

"...Directed by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Flash

Can we change history so this depressing IP smashup wasn't made?

"...Directed by: Andy Muschietti. Starring: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron..."

June 16, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Nerd Wars

'Zero Charisma' and the social costs of geekdom

"...trappings of geekdom – say, a Green Lantern T-shirt and an enthusiasm for video games – the "fake geek..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

The Rude Mechs' Now Now Oh Now

Version 3.0 of this look at role-playing games tests how deeply we engage in our quests for beauty and truth

"...that so much overlap exists between the theatre arts and nerd culture. That's an informal observation, mind you, but..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...There’s no real answer, but local kiki houses Lepore and Juicy Couture have brought legend status to first Thursdays..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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