Dragon Ball Super: Broly

The unstoppable anime franchise lumbers on for the fans

"...have had a more consistent and determined fanbase than Dragon Ball: almost 33 years; multiple TV, theatrical, manga, card,..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

An old adversary spices up an otherwise very Dragon Ball-y flick

"...franchises have become as new-viewer-unfriendly as the the 38-year-old Dragon Ball series. What started off as a sci-fi/kung fu..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Anime Beyond Miyazaki Arrives in Austin

Films like I Want to Eat Your Pancreas are changing American tastes for Japanese animation

"...troubled comedy The Upside. It was Japanese animated feature Dragon Ball Super: Broly, which pulled in an impressive $7..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balls of Fury

Goofy pingpong comedy gets by on the amiable nerd panache of chunky lead Dan Fogler.

"...Tyler. Possibly the greatest comic riff on Enter the Dragon ever filmed (okay, the only comic riff on Enter..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Demon Slayer – Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train

Japanese anime blockbuster screams into the nightmare void

"...spin-offs to arrive on U.S. screens, like the fan-service Dragon Ball Super: Broly or the series-wrapping Violet Evergarden, there's..."

April 30, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Get ready for anime superhero action!

"...they've taken dramatically different approaches to their rich/impenetrable mythologies. Dragon Ball Super: Broly drowned in its own backstory -..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...as the games on the midway: Ride the Golden Dragon; brave the Inverter. Toss a penny in the bottle,..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

My Little Pony: The Movie

A rainbow-hued acid trip for 8-year-olds

"...dog to this movie); the feisty show-off Rainbow Dash (Ball), whose spectacular aerial performance of kaleidoscopic color is a..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Top 10 Most Read Reviews of 2019

Superheroes, the supernatural, and some Texas faves

"...loved this movie. Read our four-and-a-half-star review here. 4: Dragon Ball Super: Broly..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

District 13: Ultimatum

This French import is a nervy, comic action sequel that weds the sport of parkour with detective work.

"...the Shaw Brothers’ penchant for impossibly long, wire-assisted air ballets – except in parkour there are no wires, and..."

March 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Gundam toy animé.

"...go: If they can make a hit out of Dragon Ball Z, then I suppose they can make a..."

April 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...Heat bandleader Jonathan Horstmann, alongside the dark pulses of Dragon Rapid with recent single "New Dawn Fades." A worthy..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The guy who composed Gogeta's theme in Dragon Ball Z: The Ultimate Uncut Edition is Texas Sen...."

April 7, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Rooster Teeth's RWBY Goes to Japan

The Austin anime gets a Japanese-made spinoff show

"...That's nothing new to anime fans: In the blockbuster Dragon Ball franchise, fans often regard characters not created by..."

July 1, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tyler, the Creator Answers ACL’s Call

Hip-hop great delivers a solid, if anticlimactic, performance

"...to a Super Saiyan fusion from the anime franchise Dragon Ball. He’s even back to wearing a cap and..."

Oct. 4, 2021 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Get Some Friends When We Watch Zero Charisma

This week's tweet-a-long is the Austin nerdcore comedy

"...a wild adventure across unexplored lands? Maybe vanquish a dragon or three? Well, we can't help with all that..."

May 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gifts to Make You Look Away From Your Screens

Plenty of films to read about this holiday season

"...in a bumper year for anime (Promare's blockbuster success, Dragon Ball Super: Broly opening in the U.S. at No...."

Dec. 6, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Flying Lotus Orchestrates a DIY IMAX at Emo’s

L.A. experimentalist becomes the electro god of hellfire

"...that include “Heroes” sampling from Japanese multi-media manga series Dragon Ball. It’s therefore fair to say FlyLo went Super..."

Sept. 16, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Great Comics Getting Greater

Austin's newest comic and film convention leaps into action

"...young Elsa and Anna in Frozen, voice actors from Dragon Ball Z, and overall a great combination of talent..."

June 15, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

SXSW Gaming at a Glance

From the Expo to the Awards, it's time to play

"...Donkey Kong High Score Challenge or any of the Dragon Ball FighterZ open play sessions. Drop by the Indie..."

March 16, 2018 Screens Feature by Milo Webb

Father

"...Wounded," because he "got insurance," but earlier he's co-opting Dragon Ball Z attacks as flexes. Keep an eye on..."

March 20, 2015 Music Review by Luke Winkie

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...his acclaimed UK releases, this comp of soaring, genre-bending ballads ("Lucy Wan" guests rapper Bubbz) prepares an unsuspecting U.S...."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

On Any Sunday

Continental Sunday nights at Heybale's two-step cotillion

"...Lewis, Redd Volkaert, Gary Claxton, Kevin Smith, Earl Poole Ball...."

June 24, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond

High fantasy anime loses its magic with an airless script

"...being murdered and then reincarnated in a Dungeons & Dragons-influenced world as a sentient ball of slime called Rimuru..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Livin' Large!

"...director and super-bitch Kate Penndragin (subtle name for a dragon lady, hunh?) likes the potential she sees in Dexter...."

Sept. 20, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...years. Tonight they celebrate this anniversary with a mini ball presented by sexual health heavy-hitters ASHwell and the Q..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler

A look back at illustrated album covers old and new

"...(1981) laid out the group's worldview through Bell's word balloons and band credits soaked in acid-funk superhero mythology. The..."

July 29, 2016 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Record Reviews

"...through "One After 909." Aside from that and David Ball's workman-like take on "I'll Follow the Sun," the rest..."

June 23, 1995 Music Review

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...host what would have been SXSW's first official drag ball, Sacred Sinners, on Mon., March 16 (see below). For..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

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