The Draw Of The Dragon

Pete's Dragon, Sword in the Stone and Quest for Camelot were just a few of the (now almost forgotten) kiddie videos that would occupy my time on hot summer days. Those were the days when renting a video meant spending a dollar for three days of blissful entertainment while chomping...

By Anastasia Jakse

July 30, 2009

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Pete's Dragon, Sword in the Stone and Quest for Camelot were just a few of the (now almost forgotten) kiddie videos that would occupy my time on hot summer days. Those were the days when renting a video meant spending a dollar for three days of blissful entertainment while chomping on Rocket pops and buttery popcorn. With summer in full swing and more than a few stressed-out parents, a free family night could be just the remedy. The Modern Kids-Summer Flicks Series presents Dragon Hunters at 6 p.m. Tuesday. This digitally animated film follows a daring young girl named Zoe on her quest with some heroic knights to brave a fearsome dragon. The film will be shown in the auditorium at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Visit themodern.org/children.html for a complete schedule and description of films included in the Summer Flicks Series.
Tue., Aug. 4, 6 p.m., 2009

Anastasia Jakse

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