The 21st edition of the festival features some surprising remakes and “reimaginings” along with mind-bending new films in genres such as horror, sci-fi, martial arts, and fantasy.
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SXSW 2024 Film Review: ‘3 Body Problem’ – Search for Aliens and Conspiracies with David Benioff and D.B. Weiss
'3 Body Problem,' a new sci-fi series by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and their new partner Alexander Woo debuted at SXSW.
Read More »SXSW 2023 Film: Two Rom-Coms from the Future
Rom-coms met sci-fi at SXSW 2023 and the results were great. Both 'If You Were The Last' and 'Molli and Max in the Future' should be on everyone's must-see list.
Read More »SXSW TV Review: Sequel to David Bowie Classic ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Premieres
'The Man Who Fell to Earth' continues the story of an alien visit to earth 45 years after the original David Bowie film.
Read More »Film Review: The Slow-Burn Creepiness of ‘The Nest’
James Suttles' film is a fun, slow-burning thriller that mixes several genres to good effect.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Exclusive Interview: Director of ‘Wyrm’ Moves From Short to Feature
Films at Fantastic Fest tend to be surprises. Wyrm, by first time feature filmmaker Christopher Winterbauer, delivers its share of the unexpected. Austin’s Fantastic Fest, the largest genre film festival in the US, features horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain unusual films. In prior years it hosted the …
Read More »Book Review: ‘Colonizing Trappist’ by Chris Shockowitz
New sci-fi novel, 'Colonizing Trappist' by Chris Shockowitz, depicts the difficulties and triumphs of colonization in another star system.
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 »Movie Review: Leigh Whannell’s Computer-Powered ‘Upgrade’
The writer/director draws on classic exploitation tropes to create a bleak vision of the future that is both funny and frightening.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘It Came from Beyond,’ a Smart Musical Homage to ’50s Kitsch Sci-Fi
With an excellent cast and sharp direction and choreography, this sci-fi homage is a happy marriage of clever nostalgia, shiny new music, and sheer fun for just about any age.
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