The Vikings on the island of Berk have this pest problem – dragons. They’re dogged by dragons of every shape, size and description – the Thunder Drum variety and the “Scaldrons,” who won’t burn you with fire, but with scalding hot water. Whispering Death is a particular nuisance. Worst of all is the Night Fury. […]

“Alice in Wonderland” (PG) (1:48) Stars Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowsky, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover and Anne Hathaway. Directed by Tim Burton. The 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. […]

New on DVD and Blu-ray: “THE BLIND SIDE,” starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron. “Heartwarming” isn’t ordinarily a phrase that instills a lot of hope for a quality film in the jaded minds of we at Videoport, but “The Blind Side” is pretty difficult to resist. That’s thanks in large part to Oscar-winner Bullock, whose […]

Some may dig a cool cat and friends, others go Gaga

The metal band Coheed and Cambria is getting ready to release “Year of the Black Rainbow,” a prequel to the four conceptual albums that make up “The Armory Wars.” The new album is set for release on April 13. The band is doing a series of pre-album release shows, including one at 7 p.m. Sunday […]

Risk-taker encourages attention to good pop

Trio of concerts puts mandolin in the spotlight

Seabear arrives from Iceland to build fans’ fire

SACO — Collective Motion presents the premiere of a new piece of contemporary dance, “been Here before,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Thornton Academy’s Harry P. Garland Auditorium. The show offers an evening-length work that addresses themes of environmental destruction, political power plays and interpersonal warfare. Each section, ranging from the humorous to the serious, […]