Pete's Dragon

Old Disney musical is remade as a new children's classic

"...the remake of the studio’s 1977 children’s fantasy Pete’s Dragon, they chose the right guy, even though little in..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How to Train Your Dragon 2

You'll want a dragon of your own after seeing this animated sequel that surpasses the original.

"...a loner-nerd hero, the first How to Train Your Dragon film was a startlement and a seduction. Sequels usually..."

June 13, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Double Dragon

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

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Texas Filmmaker David Lowery Updates Pete's Dragon

Reimagining the Disney classic

"...If you're looking for wonder in Pete's Dragon, it's not on the face of an orphaned boy..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pete’s Dragon

"...and Charlie Callas. This Disney musical is about a boy and his best friend ñ a dragon...."

July 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...wherein youngsters will explore careers such as blacksmith, surveyor, cowboy, farmer, dressmaker, teacher, doctor, and telegraph operator. They’ll even..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Capturing the Dragon

Two Dem Challengers contend for CD 10

"...of Travis County, its shape now resembles St. George's dragon: its head in West Lake Hills, neck running through..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Eragon

Dear George Lucas … It's bad enough that you've cloaked your true identity behind that of the 15-year-old bestselling novelist Christopher Paolini, but did you have to remake Episode IV all over again? With friggin' dragons?!

"...man, give us a little credit: An orphaned farm boy raised by his uncle who harbors a secret destiny..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Christopher Robin

Back to the Hundred Acre Wood in this live-action sequel

"...Robin. But where that first film followed the real boy who was the inspiration for A.A. Milne's childhood classics,..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Frozen II

Back to Arendelle, but has the story grown up with the audience?

"...ice horse, rock giants, and a tiny Toothless the dragon knockoff with plush toy ambitions...."

Nov. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

X

"...Eighties atomo-fest Neo-Tokyo (and before that the beloved Astro Boy) is a fine one for visual imagery (there are..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wonderstruck

Two lives intertwine across time in the latest from Todd Haynes

"...In Minnesota in 1977, young Ben (Fegley, of Pete’s Dragon) goes to live with relatives after the sudden death..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie

"...Amy Jo Johnson. Being a parent of a four-year-old boy, I am all too familiar with the Power Rangers,..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Jem and the Holograms

The Eighties animated series is resurrected as live action

"...the fan base of teenage females (and occasional gay boy) won’t mind. For the generation weaned on social media,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Quest for Camelot

"...her dreams of derring-do is assisted by a blind boy who has also hoped to become a knight until..."

May 15, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Preview: 'Dragons: Riders of Berk'

TV spinoff to 'How To Train Your Dragon' burns up Tuesday nights

"...to being a sucker for How to Train Your Dragon. Maybe it's being from that blasted barrens of the..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Six Places to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Austin

Feast your way through the Year of the Rooster

"...and plenty of places around town are celebrating with dragon dances, fireworks, and lots of red. But of course..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Kung Fu Panda 4

The titular Dragon Warrior searches for his replacement

"...long can high-kicking and dumpling-loving Po (Black) remain the Dragon Warrior? That’s the question that starts the fourth theatrical..."

March 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Dragon Play

Jenny Connell's drama lets us see ourselves reflected in the mythical beast's scales

"...The Dragon PlayThe Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale www.bluetheatre.org Through April 14..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Joy Ride

Raunchy road trip goes all the way to China for filthy fun

"...and ends with a sucker punch to the little boy who racially insults them. It sets the tone for..."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Little Mermaid

Inessential remake of the Disney classic is bloated as a puffer fish

"...species-swapped as a northern gannet – to kiss the boy before the enchantment becomes a curse...."

May 26, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Big Hero 6

Witty charm, lively animation, and a swift pace help this animated superhero story rise a cut above.

"...with a glowing whatsit threatening an entire metropolis; the boy-and-his-blank kinship shared by Pete’s Dragon, My Neighbor Totoro, and..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

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

"...bring their tasty Crispy Chik’n sandwiches, loaded fries (and hoo-boy are they loaded), and more to help you show..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler

A look back at illustrated album covers old and new

"...As a boy, Hans Rudolf Giger (1940-2014) dragged a human skull around..."

July 29, 2016 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Letters at 3AM: Notes on a Long, Long Journey

Artists are but translators of that which flows through them

"...The Dragon is a novel almost five years in the works...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

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

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Beautiful and heartfelt fantasy anime tackles death and family

"...as teenagers, and are functionally immortal - and the dragon-like Renato. The Iorph have separated themselves from humanity, and..."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

My Little Pony: The Movie

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

"...and fashion-conscious Rarity (St. Germain), as well as the boy-dragon Spike (Weseluck), whose reptilian presence amongst these equine glitter..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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

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