Meeting Date / Location: Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 2:00 pm This Gathering will be done Virtually through Zoom as libraries are CLOSED and/or not hosting groups!  Location usually is Lomas-Tramway Public Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE (just off the southwest corner of Lomas & Tramway), Albuquerque, NM The August 2021 graphic novel for discussion is Frostbite by Joshua Williamson, with art by Jason Shawn Alexander [Vertigo, 2017]. There are … Continue reading ABQ Graphic Novel Book Club →

Scream – the original 1996 classic – at the Guild Cinema Saturday, August 7 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Wes Craven – 1996 – 111m.  A DARK ROOM HORROR Special!  All Seats $10.00.   GET ADVANCE TICKETS NOW BY CLICKING HERE! Wes Craven’s 1996 classic starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich & Drew Barrymore!  A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized … Continue reading 1996’s “Scream” @ Guild Cinema →

Mandibles – a 2021 oddball French film – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, August 10-12 – 5:00 & 7:00 pm Directed by Quentin Dupieux – 2021 -78m – In French with English subtitles PLAYING NEXT MIDWEEK AUGUST 17 THRU 19 AT SAME SHOW TIMES! From the twisted mind of Quentin Dupieux (Rubber), Mandibles is an absurdist romp that follows simple-minded friends Jean-Gab (David Marsais) and Manu (Grégoire Ludig).  After stealing … Continue reading “Mandibles” Grab Guild Cinema →

THE MADS VIRTUALLY RIFF “THE BEACH GIRLS AND THE MONSTER”! Mystery Science Theater 3000‘s Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu are “taking movie riffing back onstage” once again in a livestreamed event – this time 6:00 pm MT Tuesday, August 10. The two, who starred as Dr. Clayton Forrester and TV’s Frank on MST3K, are riffing 1965’s The Beach Girls and the Monster!  This show will mark their 14th time performing … Continue reading The Mads Face “Beach Girls & Monster” →

Heavy Metal – the 1981 animated sci-fi anthology celebrates its 40th anniversary – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, August 10-12 – 9:00 pm only Directed by Gerald Potterton – 1981 -86m.  No Matinees ALSO PLAYING NEXT MIDWEEK:  AUGUST 17-19 AT THE SAME SHOW TIME! Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood’s animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of … Continue reading “Heavy Metal” @ Guild Cinema →

Mandibles – a 2021 oddball French film – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, August 10-12 – 5:00 & 7:00 pm Directed by Quentin Dupieux – 2021 -78m – In French with English subtitles PLAYING NEXT MIDWEEK AUGUST 17 THRU 19 AT SAME SHOW TIMES! From the twisted mind of Quentin Dupieux (Rubber), Mandibles is an absurdist romp that follows simple-minded friends Jean-Gab (David Marsais) and Manu (Grégoire Ludig).  After stealing … Continue reading “Mandibles” Grab Guild Cinema →

Heavy Metal – the 1981 animated sci-fi anthology celebrates its 40th anniversary – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, August 10-12 – 9:00 pm only Directed by Gerald Potterton – 1981 -86m.  No Matinees ALSO PLAYING NEXT MIDWEEK:  AUGUST 17-19 AT THE SAME SHOW TIME! Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood’s animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of … Continue reading “Heavy Metal” @ Guild Cinema →

Programming:  A Social Gathering After 17 Months, the ABQ SF Society returns to meeting in person!  Since it’s been awhile, this August 2021 meeting is a SOCIAL GATHERING, and we can spill out into the church’s enclosed courtyard to help with social distancing…  People are invited to bring card and board games to be played (in 90 minutes or less), and ASFS will provide some cold bottled waters.  We also … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Live & In-Person →

ALIENS – the 1986 classic sci-fi thriller – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, August 13 & 14 – 10:30 pm only Directed by James Cameron – 1986 – 137m.  All Seats $8.00 A Bubonicon 52: Take Two Special Event!  We will bring door prizes both nights, and local artist Jon Sanchez will have an original limited-edition poster fro sale! After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) … Continue reading “Aliens” 35th Anniv @ Guild Cinema →

It’s a Big Comic Book Celebration! Yes, Saturday, August 14, sees the return of the annual fannish event, Free Comic Book Day. Yes, it’s postponed from the 1st Saturday in May, but that’s a pandemic year for you!  Several stores throughout Albuquerque will be handing out free comic books and/or offering discounts on various comics, graphic novels, action figures and other materials. For instance, we know that Astro-Zombies (Central Ave SE) starts their … Continue reading Free Comic Day 2021 →

Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger – the Ray Harryhausen fantasy with Jane Seymour and Doctor Who‘s Patrick Troughton – Plus Bonus Local Music Videos – at the Guild Cinema Saturday, August 14 – 12:30 pm Only! Directed by Sam Wanamaker & others – 1977 – 135m total – FREE SHOW!  Melanthius presents the third Sinbad film and more! That’s right!  A FREE triple feature afternoon courtesy of Melanthius … Continue reading “Sinbad & Eye of Tiger” FREE @ Guild Cinema →

ALIENS – the 1986 classic sci-fi thriller – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, August 13 & 14 – 10:30 pm only Directed by James Cameron – 1986 – 137m.  All Seats $8.00 A Bubonicon 52: Take Two Special Event!  We will bring door prizes both nights, and local artist Jon Sanchez will have an original limited-edition poster fro sale! After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) … Continue reading “Aliens” 35th Anniv @ Guild Cinema →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, August 16, 2021, at 7:30 pm Location is Flying Star Cafe PATIO (Outside, south end), 4501 Juan Tabo Blvd NE (just north of Montgomery Blvd), Albuquerque, NM There is No Specific Book for August. Instead, we will go round the circle and each person will recommend 2-4 books they have read in the last 12 months (outside of the book group’s selections). While places at … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

RiffTrax Live presents Hobgoblins A Cheesy 1980s Film Celebration for Late Summer! Screening 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 17, at the Regal Winrock, Century Rio 24, & Century 14 Downtown. RiffTrax veterans Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett are back with a live show for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic!  And they’re taking on the 1988 low-budget independent comedy horror film, Hobgoblins, from writer-director-producer Rick Sloane! At … Continue reading RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins →

Jean Cocteau Cinema Presents Joe R. Lansdale on August 18! SANTA FE, N.M. — Join us for an evening with one of our favorite authors, Joe R. Lansdale! Famous for his characters Hap & Leonard, along with a slew of brilliantly executed thrillers, Lansdale brings his newest title to the table, Moon Lake. Lansdale’s newest novel revolves around the character, Daniel Russell, who was only thirteen years old when his … Continue reading Joe R. Lansdale in Santa Fe →

Heavy Metal – the 1981 animated sci-fi anthology celebrates its 40th anniversary – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, August 17-19 – 9:00 pm only Directed by Gerald Potterton – 1981 -86m.  No Matinees Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood’s animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout … Continue reading “Heavy Metal” Returns to Guild Cinema →

Heavy Metal – the 1981 animated sci-fi anthology celebrates its 40th anniversary – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, August 17-19 – 9:00 pm only Directed by Gerald Potterton – 1981 -86m.  No Matinees Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood’s animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout … Continue reading “Heavy Metal” Returns to Guild Cinema →

Virtual BUBONICON 52: Take Two Begins! Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 health restrictions and concerns about social distancing, there is no physical Bubonicon for 2021.  Instead, we present two days of Virtual Bubonicon 52: Take Two! Panel discussions, readings, talks, an art demo and the Green Slime Awards!  For Friday, August 20, programming runs 6:00-10:00 pm.  Guest of Honor Keith R.A. DeCandido, Toastmaster A. Lee Martinez, and Artist Guest … Continue reading Bubonicon 52 Virtual Friday →

Cryptozoo – 2021 animated feature – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, August 20-23 – 6:00 pm Only! Directed by Dash Shaw – 2021 – 95m – No Matinees Visionary comic book writer/artist/filmmaker Dash Shaw’s vibrant, fantastical animated feature follows cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) and begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the … Continue reading “Cryptozoo” at Guild Cinema →

Virtual BUBONICON 52: Take Two presents Day Two! Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 health restrictions and concerns about social distancing, there is no physical Bubonicon for 2021.  Instead, we present two days of Virtual Bubonicon 52: Take Two! Panel discussions, readings, talks, science talks, an art demo and the Green Slime Awards!  For Saturday, August 21, programming runs 10:00 am-9:00 pm.  Guest of Honor Keith R.A. DeCandido, Toastmaster A. … Continue reading Bubonicon 52 Virtual Saturday →

Bubonicon 52: Take Two’s Virtual Auction goes to 3:00 pm today on Facebook!  Highest bidder at 3 pm Sunday, August 22, wins the item(s). All bids are considered valid and made in good faith.  We take bids in increments of $1.00.  If you win, you will be contacted for payment and your address (if needed).  We will talk to winners about shipping or about pick up at one of ABQ’s … Continue reading B’con 52 Auction & T-Shirt Sales Still On →

Cryptozoo – 2021 animated feature – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, August 20-23 – 6:00 pm Only! Directed by Dash Shaw – 2021 – 95m – No Matinees Visionary comic book writer/artist/filmmaker Dash Shaw’s vibrant, fantastical animated feature follows cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) and begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the … Continue reading “Cryptozoo” at Guild Cinema →

Amelie – 20th anniversary screenings – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Wednesday, August 24 & 25 – 3:30 & 8:00 pm Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet – 2001 – 122m – In French with English Subtitles SPECIAL THANKS TO BUBONICON 52 & 53 !! The City of Lights sparkles in this “delightful and original” (Boston Globe) quirky comedy that garnered 5 Academy Award® nominations. At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet … Continue reading 20th Anniversary “Amelie” @ Guild Cinema →

Amelie – 20th anniversary screenings – at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Wednesday, August 24 & 25 – 3:30 & 8:00 pm Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet – 2001 – 122m – In French with English Subtitles SPECIAL THANKS TO BUBONICON 52 & 53 !! The City of Lights sparkles in this “delightful and original” (Boston Globe) quirky comedy that garnered 5 Academy Award® nominations. At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet … Continue reading 20th Anniversary “Amelie” @ Guild Cinema →

Demonic – a 2021 sci-fi flick from the director of District 9 – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, August 27 & 28 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Neill Blomkamp – 2021 -105m.  No Matinees Starring Carly Pope, Chris William Martin, Michael J. Rogers, Nathalie Boltt, Kandyse McClure & Terry Chen – From the director of District 9 and Elysium, a young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at … Continue reading “Demonic” @ Guild Cinema →