Finding Nemo

We're happy sweet, funny Nemo is back onscreen – 3-D or no.

"...Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich. We're happy sweet, funny Nemo is back – 3-D or no – to charm..."

May 30, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Finding Dory

If only Dory had ruby slippers, she could click her heels and be home

"...of which Pixar mined to winning effect in 2003’s Finding Nemo. This sequel dangles the possibility but doesn’t actually..."

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Wild Life

An animated spin on Robinson Crusoe

"...exhibits any of the exuberance or wit of say Finding Nemo or Zootopia is during an extended chase scene..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Shark Tale

Animated Shark Tale lacks bite.

"...of surprises in DreamWorks’ answer to Disney/Pixar’s runaway smash Finding Nemo. Considering the stakes – who gets to rule..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Garfield Movie

Jim Davis’ comic strip gets an animated reboot with Chris Pratt voicing the iconic cat

"...with Disney veteran David Reynolds (The Emperor’s New Groove, Finding Nemo) sends Garfield off on a cross-country escapade filled..."

May 24, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Onward

Pixar’s latest fantasy can’t conjure up that magic we expect

"...(The Incredibles or through raw, comically emotive storytelling (WALL-E, Finding Nemo), so it’s fair game to hold them to..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Gets a Slice of the Most Magical Place on Earth

Mondo's favorite artists get their hands on Disney's greatest creations

"...variant; Tom Whalen goes deep into the blue for Finding Nemo; and Mike Mitchell, who had his own Mondo..."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Simpsons Movie

The film delivers familiar hilarity and some treats you’ll never get on the show (nudity and drunkenness) but steers shy of anything bold and new.

"...with many of the series’ producing/writing team). Albert Brooks (Finding Nemo) voices the smarmy head of the EPA, while..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Wild

Despite its title, Disney's new animated film, The Wild, is about as pedestrian as you can get.

"...itself a pastiche of earlier, more substantial films (both Finding Nemo and Madagascar spring to mind). That this Disney..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Disney's Teacher's Pet

Animated film about a dog who wants to be a boy – unusual fare from Disney that will please kids and alterna-adults.

"...the product of the same studio that brought us Finding Nemo and other family classics, but make no mistake:..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2 Fast 2 Furious

"...and carbon fiber fins than all the fish in Finding Nemo on a gill’s night out in Tokyo’s Ginza..."

June 6, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Tim League and Harry Knowles team up to screen good movies for good causes.

"...screenings currently in the planning stages include Disney/Pixar's animated Finding Nemo, the Harvey Pekar biopic American Splendor, and possibly..."

April 4, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...Attack on Titan (“Monsters Inc.”), Elden Ring (“Hulk”), and Finding Nemo (“Mandalorian”) all receive references. Rappers Danny Towers and..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Celebrate 50 Years of the Village With Alamo Drafthouse

Parties, Disney classics, and a Wes Anderson retrospective

"...• Finding Nemo • The Royal Tenenbaums Beginning March 1..."

Jan. 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Boycott Shark Fin Soup

"...evil menace once I was introduced to Bruce from Finding Nemo. I’m sure this is true for many others...."

March 27, 2013 Postmarks

DVD Watch: 'V/H/S'

Found footage anthology from the mumblecore crowd and friends

"...Finding Nemo: Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. The scheduled re-release..."

Dec. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Preview: 'Dragons: Riders of Berk'

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

"...Antz looked like A Bug's Life? Or the Shark Tale/Finding Nemo coincidences? Madagascar and The Wild? No? Moving on.)..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Beyond 'The Electric Company'

Can a bunch of toddlers watching television save the world?

"...they watching? Environmentally themed movies like Happy Feet and Finding Nemo currently dot Amazon's top 25 sellers in its..."

May 25, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Scripting the War

Susan O'Connor's journey to game writing

"...me." Since Girl Talk, O'Connor's résumé has expanded with Finding Nemo, Star Wars Galaxies, Dungeon Siege II, Act of..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

Bunk Bed Brothers

The Pat Hazell-Matt Goldman comedy 'Bunk Bed Brothers' isn't just for nostalgic baby boomers; it's for anyone who can understand the rivalry and love between brothers growing up together

"...the absurdity of an Xbox and a poster of Finding Nemo – that is, if they have the imaginations..."

June 16, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Short Cuts

Addressing Jerm Pollet, Owen Egerton, and John Erler's 'Sinus' problems; plus, 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Tron' Suit Guy

"...Book), Thomas McCarthy (The Station Agent), and Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), among scads more. This year's fest runs Thursday,..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Have you been nominated for anything this awards season?

"...of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Finding Nemo, and, yes, Lost in Translation in the Best..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Jan. 2, 2004 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...not lose her baby, as many had feared. Saraneka "Nemo" Martin was retreating under fire when hit, according to..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the work of Robert Putnam, whose legendary Bowling Alone findings light a path out of our democracy's crisis. (World..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Triumph of the Yellow Kid

Comics are art, Spiegelman notes in his panel-busting history lesson

"...its cartoonist, Richard Outcault. Never mind that artists were finding in comics new ways to tell stories and to..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires