Serial Mom at the Guild Cinema for Mother’s Day! Sunday & Monday, May 8-9 – 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 pm Directed by John Waters – 1994, 95m. A John Waters’ Mother’s Day Special! “Kathleen Turner should win an Oscar for her demented Mom role…” – Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid Writer/director John Waters offers an outrageous satire of suburban life — and the American fame industry for merchandizing mass murderers … Continue reading Serial Mom @ Guild Cinema →

Programming: Local writer/skeptic Benjamin Radford returns to tell us about Bad Clowns! Bubonicon 47 science speaker Benjamin Radford returns to ASFS to give a talk on Bad Clowns – both real and fictional – from his new UNM Press book.  And, yes, Ben will bring copies to sell. The book is described as such:  “Bad clowns — those malicious misfits of the midway who terrorize, haunt, and threaten us — … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Bad Clowns →

High Rise at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, May 13-16 – 8:00 pm only! Directed by Ben Wheatley – 2016, 112m.  No matinees. Based on J.G. Ballard’s brilliant novel of Utopian gone awry modernist living starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Elisabeth Moss & Luke Evans!  Starring Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing … Continue reading Ballard’s “High Rise” @ Guild Cinema →

Godson – A Stage Play by Roger Zelazny – performed at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Godson, a Stage Play by Roger Zelazny 9:15 pm Friday, May 13, at the Jean Cocteau Cinema, Santa Fe. Produced by Trent Zelazny, Laurel Zelazny, and George R.R. Martin. Directed by Lenore Gallegos Roger Zelazny’s mysterious, heartwarming, musical, and mischievous stage play, Godson, returns to Jean Cocteau Cinema’s stage on Friday, May … Continue reading Godson: Zelazny Stage Play in Santa Fe →

High Rise at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, May 13-16 – 8:00 pm only! Directed by Ben Wheatley – 2016, 112m.  No matinees. Based on J.G. Ballard’s brilliant novel of Utopian gone awry modernist living starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Elisabeth Moss & Luke Evans!  Starring Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing … Continue reading Ballard’s “High Rise” @ Guild Cinema →

High Rise at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, May 13-16 – 8:00 pm only! Directed by Ben Wheatley – 2016, 112m.  No matinees. Based on J.G. Ballard’s brilliant novel of Utopian gone awry modernist living starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Elisabeth Moss & Luke Evans!  Starring Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing … Continue reading Ballard’s “High Rise” @ Guild Cinema →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7:30 pm Pacific Paradise Restaurant, northeast corner of San Pedro & Candelaria NE Side Room (to the left side) of Restaurant – Albuquerque, NM The May 2016 book for discussion is The Forever War by Joe Haldeman (any copy will work, we will order the Thomas Dunne Books 2009 trade paperback edition). Pacific Paradise closes at 9:00 pm, so we try … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

High Rise at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, May 13-16 – 8:00 pm only! Directed by Ben Wheatley – 2016, 112m.  No matinees. Based on J.G. Ballard’s brilliant novel of Utopian gone awry modernist living starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Elisabeth Moss & Luke Evans!  Starring Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing … Continue reading Ballard’s “High Rise” @ Guild Cinema →

RiffTrax presents Time Chasers Two Nights Only for Spring! Encore Presentation! Tuesday, May 17 – 7:30 pm only at the Century Rio, Century Downtown and Regal Cottonwood. Original movie directed by David Giancola – 1994. 2016 Riffing/Commentary provided by Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett – approximately 120m. The stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 are back in select cinemas nationwide for an encore presentation on Tuesday, May … Continue reading RiffTrax Repeats Time Chasers →

Bubonicon Inc Annual Open Financial Meeting Ever wondered where and how Bubonicon spends money on the annual August convention? What about charity donations? Advertising and Guild Cinema sponsorship? Then come to the Annual Open Financial Meeting of Bubonicon Inc. 7:30 pm Friday, May 20, for all the “exciting” details… Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew. Please be discreet with any candy. Water/soda bottles and lidded beverage cups are … Continue reading B’con Open Financial Mtg →

28th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival The 28th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festval takes place Saturday-Sunday, May 21 & 22, at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta Park.  Saturday Hours are 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Sunday is 9:00 am-5:00 pm.  Tickets for Adults are $15.00 for one day or $20.00 for both, Children (6-14 years) are $7.00 for one day or $10.00 for both. Entertainment and Events include Piper Jones Band, … Continue reading 28th Celtic Festival →

28th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival The 28th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festval takes place Saturday-Sunday, May 21 & 22, at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta Park.  Saturday Hours are 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Sunday is 9:00 am-5:00 pm.  Tickets for Adults are $15.00 for one day or $20.00 for both, Children (6-14 years) are $7.00 for one day or $10.00 for both. Entertainment and Events include Piper Jones Band, … Continue reading 28th Celtic Festival →

Joe Hill Talks & Signs Books at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Horror author Joe Hill will be in Santa Fe on May 23 to participate in an interview/Q&A facilitated by George R.R. Martin, and sign copies of his newest novel, The Fireman.  Hill is the author of Horns (which has been made into a film), and NOS4A2. There will also be a meet-and-greet contest — More Info … Continue reading Joe Hill in Santa Fe →

Trailer War at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, May 27-28 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by Various – 2012, 113m. An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness presentation – an Alamo Drafthouse special cinematic-assembled cocktail! You may want to have a cornea donor standing by… THIS IS GOING TO BURN! Unleashed from the vaults of the Alamo Drafthouse, a meticulous selection of the best, strangest and most amazing coming attraction trailers … Continue reading Trailer War @ Guild Cinema →

Trailer War at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, May 27-28 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by Various – 2012, 113m. An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness presentation – an Alamo Drafthouse special cinematic-assembled cocktail! You may want to have a cornea donor standing by… THIS IS GOING TO BURN! Unleashed from the vaults of the Alamo Drafthouse, a meticulous selection of the best, strangest and most amazing coming attraction trailers … Continue reading Trailer War @ Guild Cinema →

Blue Velvet (30th Anniversary) at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, June 3-4 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by David Lynch – 1986, 121m. An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation of a David Lynch classic!  All seats $8.00/ $6.00 for students with valid ID. Door Prizes provided by Bubonicon 48 and Lobo Comics! “It’s a sunny, woodsy day in Lumberton, so get those chainsaws out!” A sensual mystery thriller … Continue reading Blue Velvet’s 30th Anniversary @ Guild →

Blue Velvet (30th Anniversary) at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, June 3-4 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by David Lynch – 1986, 121m. An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation of a David Lynch classic!  All seats $8.00/ $6.00 for students with valid ID. Door Prizes provided by Bubonicon 48 and Lobo Comics! “It’s a sunny, woodsy day in Lumberton, so get those chainsaws out!” A sensual mystery thriller … Continue reading Blue Velvet’s 30th Anniversary @ Guild →

Programming: Our own Grant Kuck gives a rock talk! ASFS member Grant Kuck, also a member of the Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club, will give a talk on “Moon Rocks and Moonstones.” Newcomers are welcome with a $1.00 contribution to help pay our rent… Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew. Please be discreet with any candy. Water/soda bottles and lidded beverage cups are permitted. DOORS OPEN AT … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Moon Rocks →

Local fantasy author & children’s illustrator Betsy James will be celebrating the release of Roadsouls, her latest fantasy novel, with a signing event Sunday, June 12! The book is described as such: “An innovative and engaging fantasy about ordinary people in a rather low key fantasy realm. Timid Duuni has spent her life as abused and guarded property. Blind, arrogant Raím is determined to be again what he once was: … Continue reading Betsy James signing →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, June 13, 2016, at 7:30 pm – One Week Earlier Than Normal Pacific Paradise Restaurant, northeast corner of San Pedro & Candelaria NE Side Room (to the left side) of Restaurant – Albuquerque, NM The June 2016 book for discussion is The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison (Tor 2015 mass market paperback). Pacific Paradise closes at 9:00 pm, so we try to keep our individual … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group: ONE WEEK EARLY →

Stephen King Appearance In Albuquerque – in conversation with Santa Fe’s George RR Martin! Master horror author Stephen King will be making a stop in Albuquerque 7:00 pm Thursday, June 16, at the Kiva Auditorium as part of his End of Watch book tour – hosted by Bookworks.  End of Watch is the third book in the Bill Hodges trilogy, which began with Mr. Mercedes.  This is not a signing … Continue reading Stephen King/GRR Martin SOLD OUT →

Belladonna of Sadness (Kanashimi No Beradona) at the Guild Cinema Friday-Thursday, June 17-23 – 9:30 pm only! Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto – 1973, 86m.  In Japanese with English subtitles. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Lobo Comics Friday-Saturday, June 17-18! Presented by fantastically great Cinelicious Pics, SpectreVision and The Cinefamily!! A Huge Thanks from the Guild Cinema to their Great Neighbor, IMEC One … Continue reading “Belladonna of Sadness” @ Guild Cinema →

Lobo Comics Sidewalk Sale (since Wizard World canceled an Albuquerque summer con again) Lobo Comics, 1016 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, will be holding a Sidewalk Sale the weekend of June 18-19 in “celebration” of the fact that Wizard World has canceled a possible Albuquerque comics convention for the second year in a row. There will be in-store sales, 2-dollaar Bronze-age comics, and a sidewalk sale in front of the store.  … Continue reading Lobo Comics Sidewalk Sale →

Belladonna of Sadness (Kanashimi No Beradona) at the Guild Cinema Friday-Thursday, June 17-23 – 9:30 pm only! Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto – 1973, 86m.  In Japanese with English subtitles. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Lobo Comics Friday-Saturday, June 17-18! Presented by fantastically great Cinelicious Pics, SpectreVision and The Cinefamily!! A Huge Thanks from the Guild Cinema to their Great Neighbor, IMEC One … Continue reading “Belladonna of Sadness” @ Guild Cinema →

Lobo Comics Sidewalk Sale (since Wizard World canceled an Albuquerque summer con again) Lobo Comics, 1016 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, will be holding a Sidewalk Sale the weekend of June 18-19 in “celebration” of the fact that Wizard World has canceled a possible Albuquerque comics convention for the second year in a row. There will be in-store sales, 2-dollaar Bronze-age comics, and a sidewalk sale in front of the store.  … Continue reading Lobo Comics Sidewalk Sale →