Intellect PlusFandom, conventions and festivals
13 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.
The inaugural Colorado Festival of Horror marks a new fan milestoneExplore the highlights of Denver's first-ever dedicated horror festival through a curated haul of books, movies, and art.
Where Fandom Becomes Family: Inside the House of Mouse ExpoExperience a live look at one of the premier gatherings for Disney enthusiasts. This coverage captures the community spirit and news-gathering that defines modern fan conventions.
Why the horror community thrives on the shared love of the unknownJoin Sci-Fi Horror Fest co-founder Tiffani-Beth Gager as she examines how genre fandom operates internally. This interview reveals how dedicated communities preserve cult cinema a…
Why the academic perspective fails to explain the power of science fictionTom Shippey reflects on five decades of fandom and forty years as an English professor to explore why science fiction remains so uniquely fascinating. He argues that traditional a…
The man who turned American history into a cinematic experienceKen Burns has spent over three decades shaping how we visualize the past. This talk explores his journey from monumental historical epics to his latest explorations of national id…
The evolution of horror fandom through dedicated conventionsExplore the landscape of horror conventions, from massive annual events to niche gatherings. This video highlights key festivals where fans gather to celebrate cinematic scares an…
The digital fortress built on a disagreement over adult contentIn 2005, a single decision to allow adult art launched a platform that now sees 20 million monthly visits. But the history of Fur Affinity is a saga of server crashes, high-profil…
How 15 seconds of audio can clone a human voiceIn the world of generative AI, a single developer managed to outpace corporate giants by mastering a specific technical hurdle. By proving that a mere 15 seconds of speech is enou…
The woman who turned British mythology into a global fantasy epicSusan Cooper didn't just write stories; she wove the threads of Arthurian legend and Welsh folklore into a contemporary tapestry. Her work bridged the gap between ancient myth and…
How a childhood of disruption forged a master of modern fantasyShe wrote about magic to survive a world that went mad. From the shadows of wartime evacuation to the lecture halls of Oxford, Diana Wynne Jones bridged the gap between traditiona…
Forrest J Ackerman: The Man Who Invented Science Fiction Fandom and Coined Sci-FiKnown as the Ackermonster, Forrest J Ackerman was the central architect of science fiction culture. From coining the term sci-fi to pioneering convention cosplay, he nurtured lege…
How a small beach bonfire became a global cultural phenomenon under Larry HarveyLarry Harvey transformed a modest 1986 solstice gathering at Baker Beach into a massive, eight-day international event. As the primary co-founder and executive director of Burning…
A Ph.D. chemist who became the public face of the world's largest furry convention.Samuel Conway balances a professional life in pharmaceutical research with his role as chairman of Anthrocon. Known to fans as Uncle Kage, he has transformed the convention into a…