Red Dragon

"...Edward Norton and Anthony Hopkins. There's a scene in Red Dragon -- a bigger-budgeted remake of Michael Mann's 1986..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

Dragon Chronicles

"...effrontery of “serious” master thespian Gong Li (Raise the Red Lantern, Farewell My Concubine), who seems notably out of..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Red Cliff

Tens of thousands of arrows darken the sky in John Woo's epic retelling of an ancient Chinese battle.

"...just one year after the director's maximum opus Hard-Boiled delivered on its promise to become the most exciting thing..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Metaldom Will Miss Red 7

Closing club moshes this final week

"...Monday last, I relished a final show at Red 7. Booked by Chaos in Tejas triggerman Timmy Hefner,..."

Aug. 24, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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

Get out before the heat descends

"...deep in community engagement sessions to discuss Palm Park’s redesign and revitalization. On Thursday, Waterloo Greenway will present an..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Himalaya Kosheli and Fat Dragon Spice Up Spicewood Springs

Nepalese fare and Asian fusion revitalize North Austin shopping center

"...of the shopping center is bustling family-owned restaurant Fat Dragon, whose mascot – a cheerful, bright red, noodle-noshing dragon..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Dragon & the Tiger

Shadow Warriors, Glorium

"...Emo's, where Ed Hall, Gut, Crust, and johnboy played Freddy Krueger with audiences' eardrums, constructing exhaustively jagged, musically complex..."

July 11, 1997 Music Feature

Pete’s Dragon

"...Directed by: Don Chaffey. Starring: Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Jim..."

July 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...city's last concentrated music corridor. It's a panorama of Red River, with a vantage on each and every compartment...."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

One Night on Red River

Darcie Stevens returns to the live music beat – for just one night – on Red River

"...a Tuesday night in the middle of October when Red River dried up, the strip as empty as George..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Feast of the Dragon

Hong Kong Sundays at the Alamo bring watermelon monsters and world-class Asian cuisine together.

"...enjoy the best of Hong Kong's kung fu movies, paired with a special menu featuring Asian dishes prepared by..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

UIL State One-Act Play Contest

Austin High's championship thespians get a repeat shot at the state title

"...(most of that time with his wife, Annie), the Red Dragon Players have achieved national recognition – Disney approached..."

May 7, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Born Free

Dissecting delectably devious Dexter

"...serial-killing landmark in contemporary cinematic dismemberment. Thomas Harris’ terrifying Red Dragon became Michael Mann’s terrific Manhunter in 1986, still..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

No Noodlin' Around

Sea Dragon Offers an Ocean of Vietnamese Flavors

"...Sea Dragon..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

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

'High School Musical': From the Disney Channel straight to Austin High

Disney's made-for-cable phenomenon High School Musical is jumping from the small screen to the stage, and Austin High is one of seven schools chosen to premiere the official stage adaptation

"...ages. Now, with the Little Musical That Could having conquered the world by air and by CD, Mickey's army..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hero

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

"...of his earlier career (Ju Dou and Raise the Red Lantern, for example). In many ways, Hero is Zhang’s..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie

"...Power Rangers win the fight against the orange-spotted purple dragon by making a Turbo Megazord. That was my favorite..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Into the Woods With Fede Alvarez

Director talks rebuilding Lisbeth Salander as a fairy tale

"...ever confuse Lisbeth Salander, the eponymous girl with the dragon tattoo of the successful neo-cybernoir stories, with a Disney..."

Nov. 8, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Road Home

"...understanding of why the dead man's memory must be honored appropriately. Here, the film flashes back to the lush..."

June 29, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Dungeons & Dragons

"...geeky, pre-pubescent role-playing game. Talk of a Dungeons & Dragons film has been percolating around Hollywood for well on..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

Lucky Grandma

Tsai Chin is one bad grandma in this glorious, unconventional noir

"...illicit means, even if it really belongs to the Red Dragon gang. Mainly because, like every irascible and cantankerous..."

May 29, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hercules

Director Brett Ratner puts Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson through his paces as the Greek demigod.

"...(The Family Man), ensemble caper (Tower Heist), crime thriller (Red Dragon) and superhero sequel (X-Men: The Last Stand). With..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Culture Flash

A dozen NEA grants, an Austinite for State Artist, and Austin High takes state

"...Texas Legislature for this year and the next. Also honored: Jesús Moroles, Texas State Three-Dimensional Artist 2011; Lyle Lovett,..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Young Austin Artists

Local, state, and national awards for a host of the city's student artists

"...of the three musical selections that all competitors were required to play for a panel of judges, drawn from..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cosplay All Day

Dragon's Lair holding fantasy costuming symposium

"...Ever wondered how to make your own Steampunk pith helmet? Or..."

July 13, 2013 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

Good Games for Adventurous Imaginations

Away From the Computer Screen and Back to the Table

"...games like Monopoly and Pictionary. Instead, think Dungeons & Dragons, Diplomacy, and Magic: The Gathering. Games like these, with..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Screens Feature by Allen Varney

Sleepless in Cyberia

Go Ahead -- Be Somebody Else

"...across from her, resplendent in Cavalier uniform. The minister cleared his throat as the wedding party took their places,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Screens Feature

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