Thursday July 29, 2010 Updated 12:46 PM PDT
Jason Harding's new play, "Agnes the Barbarian," has caught the eye of Robert E. Howard fans who are concerned that the piece will be another bad parody of the sword and sorcery genre. Harding assures them that it's not.

The so-called world's angriest man is the subject of the fascinating documentary "Winnebago Man."
Barks and meows abound in "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore"; Heartthrob Zac Efron in "Charlie St. Cloud"; and more.

Wolf Parade's "Expo 86's" is designed to be played loud, taking the listener on a fair-worthy roller coaster ride of brambly, buzzing synth-pop.

Tim Goodman readies himself for that annual summer pilgrimage: Television Critics Association summer press tour, a.k.a. the Death March With Cocktails.

Silian Rail plays with chaotic drum beats and open-tuned, finger-picked guitars, plus a handful of other instruments to form a dense sound.

The Chronicle's David Wiegand and KQED's Cy Musiker discuss the week's hottest tickets and must-see shows.
Lady Gaga fuels ex-love reunion rumors with pool smooch; Diablo Cody welcomes baby boy. Get your gossip in the Dish!
Stars from '90210,' 'Dexter' mingle with Williamn Shatner and Tom Selleck. Check out the pix!


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