Double Dragon

"...an average Jean-Claude Van Damme or Dolph Lundgren film. Double Dragon is the first of the three video games-turned-films..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Slay the Dragon

Hard-hitting political documentary shows the menace of gerrymandering is coming back

"...is called gerrymandering and, as political documentary Slay the Dragon explores, it’s the most pressing political issue of the..."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The One

"...other game-derived and game-like movies such as Wing Commander, Double Dragon, and Highlander: Endgame, The One offers a few..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Girl Who Played With Fire

The world's favorite bisexual, black-leathered, dragon-tatted, hog-riding hacker is back in action.

"...of the leading characteristics of Lisbeth Salander, the black-leathered, dragon-tatted, hog-riding hacker – bisexual to boot! – who has,..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Defying Gravity

With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of cinematic genres -- the kung fu film -- and created an epic many critics (this one included) are calling the year's best movie. We spoke with him about the film's grueling shoot, the refinement it makes to the martial arts genre, and more.

"...With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Seventh Son

Fantasy film about an apprentice Spook battling Julianne Moore's evil witch.

"...Potentially a delirious double bill if viewed alongside Moore’s Oscar-nominated performance in Still..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kung Fu Panda 2

In this visually enticing sequel, the panda voiced by Jack Black is tasked with finding inner peace.

"...perfectly cast as the portly, animated panda Po, the Dragon Warrior who keeps the peace in Valley of Peace..."

May 27, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hero

If Douglas Sirk had made martial arts movies they probably would have looked something like Zhang Yimou's stunning new opus.

"...answer to the international success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: another elegant, gravity-defying, visually magnificent martial arts epic. Yet..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Animated Adventures of Don Bluth and Gary Goldman

The men behind 'The Secret of NIMH' visit Austin this weekend

"...The Land Before Time to An American Tail, from Dragon's Lair to Anastasia, Don Bluth and Gary Goldman have..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Great Scott!

Edgar Wright and his Scott Pilgrim cast touch down in Austin

"...asked at the screening Q&A: Were the Katayanagi twins' dragons based on King Ghidorah from the Godzilla films? Because..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Veronica's Room

Hang on for the second act of this Oh Dragon Theatre thriller – then hang on!

"...Oh Dragon Theatre Company has a hell of a poker face...."

Sept. 11, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

SXSW Interview: Fat Tony

Friday, March 15, 1:15pm, Hotel Vegas

"...record I've done," says Tony, who released free LP Double Dragon in 2012...."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Chaos in Tejas Picks

"...Racist with H-Town grit on this summer's sophomore release Double Dragon. – Chase Hoffberger Winter10:15pm, Mohawk..."

June 1, 2012 Music Feature

Aztex Win Again, Close in on U.S. Open Cup Berth

"...byzantine system, the first four games of the season double as qualifying for that prestigious national tournament; only one..."

May 21, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Re: Gift

When a PS3 just isn't in the cards

"...the ability to pick up and wield weapons (think Double Dragon), a chargeable jump attack, and various special moves..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Screens Feature by Tim Warden

Rush Hour Two

"...appearance of powerhouse actress Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as a Triad heavy. Director Ratner isn't tinkering with..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

C Sick

Eight years after the Chronicle's initial look in hepatitis C, Austin's music community is both better and worse

"...closed his eyes for the last time. Enter the Dragon..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...The Blue Starlite Drive-In sends off summer with a double feature of Eighties kids classics, Goonies and The Neverending..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...Dynasty in 3D, a special BingoDome screening of The Dragon Lives Again, and an unmissable presentation with 36 Cinema..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

Board-Breaking Box Sets

Bruce Lee dominates, of course

"...Chow. Each film – 1971's The Big Boss, 1972's double punch of Fist of Fury and Way of the..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Uwaga!

Polish metal got me to Poland

"...Smok Wawelski, the Wawel Dragon, still breathes fire...."

Nov. 25, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Unveils List of Brews

77 ways for you to capitalize on the celebration of suds

"...Machinery Wet Hop IPA Austin Beerworks | Lazer Salad (Double IPA) Austin Beerworks | Montecore (Oktoberfest) The Austin Beer..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...renowned hoppy beer competition, placed the brewery's Super Astronaut Double IPA as one of the nation's best 20. And..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...touches, a full horn section, and Emiliano Branaciari doing double duty on guitar and throaty vox. A megahit in..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Your Weekend in Film

Nothing wrong with a little escapism

"...Birth of the Dragon. Biopic explores the early years of a future kung..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...Birth of the Dragon. A legend is born in this "inspired by true..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"...Robbins' western ballad "El Paso," captured gloriously on 1976's double live LP Steal Your Face, and gave mention to..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Always Be Chloe-sing

Mary Lynn Rajskub on moving from 24 to stand-up

"...AC: "I see you've been a double agent and a mole, but you seem pretty trustworthy..."

Nov. 12, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM: Today, 100 Years Ago

On Feb. 7, 1914, the world first beheld Charlie Chaplin on the screen in his iconic getup

"...fact. Slide over here into fiction, my novel-in-progress, The Dragon:..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Free Comic Book Day: Picking Through The Shelves

The annual graphic giveaway is this weekend, so what should you pick up?

"...Top Cow offers all of issue one of its dragon-powered adventure Aphrodite IX, while Fathom publishers Aspen take another..."

May 3, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

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