Fantastic Worlds

A lifelong plunge into adventure with Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard is linked by Frank Frazetta

"...In the all too classic way, when I was 10, my best friend and I stumbled..."

March 13, 2015 Arts Feature by Louis Black

Kull the Conqueror

"...Directed by: John Nicolella. Starring: Kevin Sorbo, Tia Carrere, Thomas..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

The Robert E. Howard Museum in Cross Plains modestly holds the story of the creator of 'Conan the Barbarian' like a thin-shelled egg

"...The Robert E. Howard Museum in Cross Plains modestly holds the..."

July 14, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...With nearly 40 films in release this holiday season, it's harder..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...An hour southwest of Austin sits another world. Rolling hills and winding..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Conan the Barbarian

Robert E. Howard's iconic Conan the Barbarian has been resurrected for a new generation, but our hearts belong to Ahnold.

"...Directed by: Marcus Nispel. Starring: Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Going Home to the Armadillo

After 30 years, the song remains the same at ArmadilloCon, Texas' favorite sci-fi convention

"...Anyone watching recent coverage of the massive Comic-Con in San Diego must..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Scorpion King

"...Directed by: Chuck Russell. Starring: Sherri Howard, Peter Facinelli, Grant..."

April 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Those Pizza-Tossin' Dough Boys, Peached Tortilla's Fat City, and a Whole Lotta Schmears Going On

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s your weekly Food News Buffet, culled from numerous PR..."

Aug. 5, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Titanic, turtle hatchlings, and Texas beaches after Harvey

"...Titanic artifacts come to Texas while the Gulf Coast recovers from Hurricane Harvey, and..."

June 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Scanlines

The Opposite of Sex

"...with Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan, Lisa Kudrow, Lyle Lovett..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Feature

She Is Conann

Barbaric vision of how aging means eating your own youth.

"...Directed by: Bertrand Mandico. Starring: Elina Löwensohn, Christa Théret, Julia..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Whole Wide World

"...Directed by: Dan Ireland. Starring: Vincent D’Onofrio, Renée Zellweger, Ann..."

May 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hugo Rising

The nominees for science fiction's best novel of 2013 find a new guard challenging the old

"...This week, the future is in San Antonio...."

Aug. 30, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

LoneStarCon, Episode III: The Alamo Strikes Back

"...When last we left the Worldcon in San Antonio, Bill..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

From Cimmeria to Cinema

Conan star Jason Momoa leads the Drafthouse hordes

"..."Conan doesn't drink milk," guffawed Jason Momoa, kicking the bucket of..."

Aug. 18, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: What Got You Hooked On the Weird Stuff?

Waiting for the manlike creature with the glowing eyes

"...Compare the joy of reading to a sort of addiction and you can find..."

July 13, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chris the Conqueror

Chris Roberson takes on Superman, Elric, Captain Kirk, and Cinderella – and wins

"...Take two icons of 20th century fantastic fiction. On one side is Superman, defender of..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Armadillocon To The Future!

Sci-fi gathering readies for 2011

"...If there was a single moment that summed up this weekend's..."

Sept. 1, 2010 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

No Strangers to Drama

Austin couple rescues Vernon Plaza Theatre

"...In Albert Brooks' zany Eighties zeitgeist film Lost in America, thirtysomethings..."

June 15, 2007 Screens Feature by Rick Klaw

Five Fantastic Adventures at ArmadilloCon

Take a step into a bold future of writing at Austin's SF and fantasy conference

"...For 44 years, Austin's own ArmadilloCon has been the landing zone for..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...Gas up and hit the road for fishing, fireworks, and fests...."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Celling of Sundance

Sundance Film Festival Report

"..."And please turn all your cellular phones to `off' and put..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...Things are starting to heat up around the state as fairs and festivals take..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Craft beer, Matisse, SummerFest, and more

"...Don't miss out on all the action happening in June...."

June 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Bedside Manner: Return to Bed Station Alpha

Comics, all systems go

"...Top Floor: A recent subscription to The New Yorker was based on a..."

Dec. 12, 2011 Books Post by Jason Stout

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Eternal Champion..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Eerie

"...Like a Robert E. Howard novel through an Orange amp stack, Eerie..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Review by Michael Toland

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