Dolphin Tale

This true story of the world's first dolphin with a prosthetic tail provides solid family entertainment.

"...film inspired by the true story of the first dolphin to be fitted with a prosthetic tail. Though the..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dolphin Tale 2

Wholesome family franchise doesn't rock the boat.

"...proverbial gift horse in the mouth, given how the Dolphin Tale series is currently among those rare film franchises..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Eye of the Dolphin

This family film is charming enough to inspire young girls to grow up wanting to swim with live dolphins rather than groom My Little Ponies.

"...There is no better audience for Eye of the Dolphin than preteen girls. Add in decent performances and gorgeous..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Kissed a Dolphin and I Liked It

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"...gift of experience: How about making out with a dolphin? Enjoying a water park in the dead of winter?..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Design Post by Kate X Messer

Flipper

"...evening than sitting in a cool theatre watching playful dolphins leap out of a sparkling blue-green sea. But, Flipper's..."

May 31, 1996 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

The Cove

This marvelously made agitprop documentary exposes the dark secrets that underpin the world’s dolphin mania.

"...Directed by: Louie Psihoyos. “The dolphin’s smile is nature’s greatest deception,” notes one of the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Zeus and Roxanne

"...nothing else, the out-there premise of this tale of dolphin-canine bonding reveals interesting parallels between the creative processes of..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

1408

Even though 1408 is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever, this movie belongs to star John Cusack and director Mikael Håfström all the way.

"...shenanigans of the titular room in New York City’s Dolphin Hotel. The other characters are secondary at best: Jackson..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Twitchy,' and on a Tear

Austin film collective wins festival prizes

"...spirit? And they've got a great name, too: Twitchy Dolphin Flix...."

Aug. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sea of Shadows

Eco-crime-documentary follow the deadly impact of cartels and animal smugglers

"...on the plight of the vaquita, a species of dolphin native to the Sea of Cortez. Its numbers have..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Movie Review by Sam Russek

The Luv Doc: Grumpy Boyfriend

Why are the Island Boys shampooing my dolphin?

"...– like, "Why are the Island Boys shampooing my dolphin, because those guys are totally the Island Boys?" In..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips & Beyond: SeaWorld San Antonio

Swimming with the animals

"...wade into the pool with the male Atlantic bottlenose dolphins...."

June 15, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Join Capt. Day Trips on a one-hour dolphin tour

"...Dolphins have their own theme song. If getting on a..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dolphins

"...by: Greg MacGillivray. The film follows the work of dolphin researcher Kathleen Dudzenski and her fellow scientists in the..."

July 12, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips: Battleship Texas, Galveston

Historic ship wows Gulf Coast visitors

"...there are tour boats that operate in the harbor. Dolphin tours cost $20 per person and last about an..."

March 10, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...someone? For $100 you can adopt a Galveston Bay dolphin for a year in their name through the Galveston..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

RTX: Lloyd Kaufman Can't Stop

The true king of the indies drops by Rooster Teeth's fest

"...to new fans, donning a Toxie mask or a Dolphin Man head. This is the firm that just put..."

July 5, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

At the Sea Life Center in Port Isabel, each tank serves as a window to the underwater world off the Texas coast

"...South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center in Port Isabel..."

May 1, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Little Mermaid

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

"...the crew of Eric's ship tries to harpoon a dolphin they mistake for a mermaid. New familial relationships are..."

May 26, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

jackass forever

Because dick punches are never not funny

"...blood along for the ride, including Zach Holms, Jasper Dolphin, and Rachel Wolfson. I must give a special salute..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Blue Collar Movie Making at Austin Revolution Film Festival

Beyond the micro-budget celebration of the true indies returns

"...as a blue-collar filmmaker – his team at Twitchy Dolphin Flix have produced dozens of features and short films..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

The Beach Bum

Fear and loathing in Florida with Korine and Matthew McConaughey

"...book. So he breaks out of rehab, gives drunken dolphin tours with Captain Wack (Lawrence) for drug money, writes..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Dan Gentile

Review: Dave Attell

Does it get any better than this comic in a true club setting?

"...being priced out of his dream of riding a dolphin, the affordable alternative he conjures – the so-called “poor..."

March 3, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water

The lovable gang from the animated TV show leaves Bikini Bottom to come ashore.

"...the farthest reaches of space to meet a cosmic dolphin (Matt Berry) as prone to firing off blowhole lasers..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Oops!

"...In last week's review of Dolphin Tale 2, an editorial error resulted in an incorrect..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Column

The Luv Doc: Not Cool

It’s risky business for a man to comment on a woman’s physicality in any way

"...I know, that bottom part could be unicorn or dolphin or Jabba the Hut. This always makes finding the..."

April 25, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Film Flam

Fest news, Alamo expands, script to screen, + 'Hunger' game

"...Speaking of hyperproductive: ATX-based Twitchy Dolphin Flix, which seems to produce a new film about..."

March 26, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Joyful Noise

Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton duke it out in the homespun world of gospel-music competition.

"...of contemporary uplift such as The Blind Side and Dolphin Tale. While it’s set in the world of gospel..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Intelligent???'

Anti-LGBT propaganda video

"...a baby goat. I really do. Or this baby dolphin...."

Nov. 11, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

Who Dat Rollin' on Dat Float?

Mardi Gras 2010: There's still some time to get out and revel!

"...This year, the party was split between the Pink Dolphin and Club Groove. The evening already felt strange without..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

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