Smurfs: The Lost Village

The little blue critters are back

"...how colorful the animator’s palette or how cool fire-breathing dragonflies are in 3-D...."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pan's Labyrinth

Pan’s Labyrinth catapults Guillermo del Toro to the top ranks of international filmmakers: His dark and fertile imagination appears to have no limit.

"...woods, where she encounters a whole world of fauns, dragonflies, and other creatures that believe her to be their..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Daughter From Danang

"...largely invisible. Aside from the occasional beauty shot of dragonflies lighting on reeds, the filmmakers don't romanticize the Vietnamese..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Dragonfly

"...events won't let him put her memory to rest. Dragonflies, her signature insect, are popping up everywhere; survivors of..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...To fend off advances from male dragonflies, females may play dead...."

March 31, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 20-26

"...remind you that some bugs are beautiful, like butterflies, dragonflies, and jeweled beetles. Keep these thoughts in mind, Capricorn,..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 9-15

"...crabs and crayfish and eels. Sing songs to the dragonflies and whirligig beetles and lacewings...."

Sept. 9, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Dragonflies can fly as fast as 35 miles an hour...."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

SXSW VR Cinema: Re-Animated

The last Kaua'i 'ō'ō bird inspires an immersive work of mindwarping art

"...river and the swimming fish below and the buzzing dragonflies above and through one’s virtual self...."

March 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The ATX Arts Scene Will Fill Your Saturday but Good

So much to do in this town, and here are just a few excellent ideas

"...upon which they perch. If you're a fan of dragonflies – as so many otherwise bug-hating people seem to..."

July 22, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'The Tesla Project' / 'Lifecycles'

We need more science – and more art shows inspired by science – as pleasing and stimulating as these two

"...odd spider and a squadron or two of large dragonflies boasting etched-copper wings...."

July 11, 2014 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

2nd Annual Blue Hole Concerts for the Park

Best of both summer solar systems – live music and coolant

"...kids on the tire swing, or the squadron of dragonflies setting down on any available plot of flesh protruding..."

June 7, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Damselflies on the Ceiling of Your Mind

It's not all about the aphid shit, thank you very much

"...the knowledge that Abbott is also the author of Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South-Central United States,..."

Aug. 13, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips

Three of Capt. Day Trips fave wildlife preserves

"...to see a variety of migratory and resident birds, dragonflies, and butterflies. It is also possible to spot such..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Here We Go Again

Does Austin need a cancer survivors plaza?

"...Center is a serene home to small fish, birds, dragonflies, and the occasional blotched water snake. But the quiet..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Fanning the flames of the ACL Music Festival 2007

"...Jazz Band. Ziggy Marley floated alongside Zilker's legion of dragonflies on the Austin Kiddie Limits stage, educating the children..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Spoon

Friday, Sept. 14, Zilker park

"...Zilker as Jim Eno's explosive drumming capped the track. Dragonflies swarmed to Gimme Fiction's "The Delicate Place," and when..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Inside the Texans' Training Camp

"...– Jethro Franklin, Houston Texans defensive line coach. Young dragonflies darting in and out of the cool summer grass..."

Aug. 14, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Green Events: July 26-Aug. 2

The usual opportunities for local food and brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, and more.

"...1124 S. I-35. Free. [email protected] Saturday, July 28 BUTTERFLIES, DRAGONFLIES & SUMMERTIME THINGS FESTIVAL A full-day celebration of all..."

July 25, 2007 Columns Post

First Night Schedule

"...the AISD Cadets with kite puppets, balloons, birds, and dragonflies. 5:40pmYoga Genesis, plaza stage, Austin City Hall, 301 W...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Pat Robertson pumps ungodly amounts of iron, rumba for women's rights, and more

"...proverb translates that "women's violent shakings of the hips kill."Dragonflies migrate like birds...."

June 2, 2006 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Girls Can Tell

Gadding about

"...resonance. A poster for a Sufjan Stevens show features dragonflies dancing in the moonlight, an image she conjured when..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

After a Fashion

Who is Stephen's fave new singer? Who is The. Best. Salesperson. EVAH? What happened when Stephen set foot back in Oilcan's? You'll have to read to see!

"...It was another one of those nights when Social Dragonflies ruled the earth. I'd have to say the Arthouse..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

22 to Think About

Austin Museum of Art shows new local art that engages the mind

"...you further into the piece. If you stand still, dragonflies buzz up to your place in increasing numbers and..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Day Trips

Hangin' with the 'gators in Brazos Bend State Park

"...your own to identify the 38 different kinds of dragonflies that maneuver just above dark water...."

April 2, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

After a Fashion

Read all about the peacock-themed Christmas tree fit for a Style Avatar!

"...and dozens of new ornaments, including these fabulous iridescent dragonflies. It was there that I discovered the little packs..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'We've Got Climate Change'

Lee Nichols interviews UT biologist Camille Parmesan about the evidence and consequences of global warming.

"...And people think, "That's great! Butterflies, dragonflies, I like that," but then you get all the..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Rainbow Materials says its massive concrete spill near its Del Valle plant was an oversight, but a former Rainbow employee attests it was no accident.

"...with wild grapes, and a multitude of butterflies and dragonflies that flutter through the greenery that blankets the hill..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Elitist Vision of South Austin

"...Dragonflies will marry in flight...."

Dec. 4, 1998 Column

The Bear Truth

Council Meetings Ain't Nothin' Like Alaska

"...else. The mosquitoes growed to be the size of dragonflies, the moose was like elephants, and the women was..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban