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    Weekend Event Planner

    Klyde Warren Park celebrations top best weekend events in Dallas

    Alex Bentley
    Oct 23, 2014 | 12:00 am

    There are some decently big names in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend, but if you're in the mood for a real party, the place to be is Klyde Warren Park, which will host two separate big events.

    Below are the best options for your precious free time Thursday through Sunday. Don't like what you see? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, October 23

    Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within
    As a motivational speaker and life coach, Tony Robbins has been teaching people how to live better lives since the 1980s. This weekend-long event, going on through Sunday at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, is a chance to see Robbins live and in person, get inspired by his teachings, and connect with similar-minded individuals.

    Dallas Opera First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon 2014
    As a prelude to the first production of the year, Dallas Opera holds its annual First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon at Winspear Opera House. Designers debut pieces interpreting the productions from the upcoming 2014–2015 Dallas Opera season, and there is also a fashion show highlighting Roberto Cavalli.

    Friday, October 24

    Dallas Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro simulcast
    Sure, you could dress up and go to the Winspear for Dallas Opera's season premiere, The Marriage of Figaro​, but it might be more fun to be among the hoi polloi at Klyde Warren Park as it hosts a simulcast of the event. Among other activities is a hideous bridesmaid gown contest, a bouquet toss and a screening of the Three Stooges classic Micro-Phonies. The Marriage of Figaro​ plays at the Winspear through November 9.

    Shaquille O'Neal's All Star Comedy Jam with Mo'Nique, Tony Roberts, Faizon Love and Michael Blackson
    Even though his name is at the top of the title, don't expect Shaquille O'Neal to make an appearance at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie on Friday. Instead, attendees are treated to some of the funniest African-American comedians in the country, including Oscar winner Mo'Nique, Tony Roberts, Faizon Love and Michael Blackson.

    Saturday, October 25

    Klyde Warren Park Second Anniversary Family Festival
    Believe or not, it's been two years since Klyde Warren Park brought green space to a place that had previously only been a highway. To celebrate its second anniversary, the park hosts a variety of activities, including yoga; face painters; juggler; caricature artist; crafts for kids; and concerts from Michael Prysock, Eastwood with Nicholas Altobelli and Home by Hovercraft.

    2014 North Oak Cliff Music Festival
    The North Oak Cliff Music Festival, held annually at Lake Cliff Park, has gotten better and better every year. For its third edition, it features the homecoming of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, along with performances by Meiko, Seryn, Emily Elbert, Fox and the Bird, David Garza Trio, South Dallas Funk Revue and Kat Edmonson.

    Second Thought State of Mind: Allison Tolman
    One of the bright spots on television in 2014 was the FX series Fargo, which included multiple great performances, including the Emmy-nominated turn by Allison Tolman. Tolman was one of the founding members of Second Thought Theatre, and she comes back to her roots with this evening at Bridge Bistro, featuring cocktails, food, a Q&A with Tolman and more.

    Jason Aldean in concert with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr
    As we inch closer to November, so too do we close in on the ending of the 2014 Gexa Energy Pavilion season. One of Gexa's final concerts of the year is a country music lover's paradise, featuring a return trip by Jason Aldean, who just released his new album, Old Boots, New Dirt, along with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr.

    Sunday, October 26

    Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour
    Fans of reality food television know all about Alton Brown, who has made his name on shows like Iron Chef America, Feasting on Asphalt and The Next Food Network Star. The Edible Inevitable Tour, coming to the Majestic Theatre, is Brown's first national tour, and it features his brand of quirky humor, culinary-science antics and even live music.

    ATTPAC Sunset Screenings: The Shining
    Halloween comes next Friday, so get into the mood with one of the best horror films of all time, The Shining. This classic from writer/director Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, took Stephen King's already popular novel and made it immortal thanks to its now-iconic imagery and performances. The movie plays for free at Annette Strauss Square.

    The Dallas Opera's season opening production, The Marriage of Figaro, will be simulcast at Klyde Warren Park on October 24.

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    The Dallas Opera's season opening production, The Marriage of Figaro, will be simulcast at Klyde Warren Park on October 24.
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    Movie Review

    Karate Kid: Legends brings in new actors for a familiar story

    Alex Bentley
    May 29, 2025 | 11:49 am
    Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends
    Photo by Jonathan Wenk
    Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends.

    The Karate Kid franchise has experienced a resurgence in recent years thanks to Cobra Kai, a Netflix series that centers around the rekindled rivalry between the characters played by original stars Ralph Macchio and Billy Zabka. Building off of that renewed interest is the new film Karate Kid: Legends.

    Just like the original 1984 film and the 2010 remake, the story follows a teenage boy who has been uprooted from his home after his mother gets a job in a new city. In this case, Li Fong (Ben Wang) and his mom (Ming-Na Wen) have moved from Beijing to New York City to pursue her career as a doctor. Unfortunately for Li, that also takes him away from Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who was teaching him kung fu.

    Even though his mom wants him to avoid fighting, trouble seems to find Li. That’s because school bully/karate champion Conor (Aramis Knight) doesn’t like that Li is hanging out with his ex-girlfriend, Mia (Sadie Stanley), and because Li stands up for Mia’s dad, Victor (Joshua Jackson), a boxer-turned-pizzeria owner who owes money to some shady characters.

    The film - directed by Jonathan Entwhistle and written by Rob Lieber - has some unique aspects to it, but it never strays too far from the original. That includes Li deciding to enter a citywide karate tournament - this time called the Five Boroughs - that Conor has won multiple years in a row. The reasons behind Li’s participation are different, but the concept remains the same, right down to the very predictable ending.

    What this film doesn’t get right in the formula, however, is the amount of time spent with the characters to make the audience fully care about them. Instead, the 90-minute film feels custom-made for the TikTok generation, with fast-paced scenes that do little but keep the action moving. Miraculously, the story remains coherent thanks to the time Li spends with Mia and Victor, and consequently their bonds come through the best.

    The filmmakers score points through the action scenes, which are relatively realistic despite some cheesiness. Wong shows great athleticism throughout, making the fight scenes believable. Casting Chan (who also starred in the 2010 remake) is a boon; he remains as spry as ever at 71. Macchio comes back for an extended cameo, and his scenes are effective even if he’s not asked to do very much.

    In addition to his kung fu/karate skills, Wong is a charming performer and he makes a great lead. He’s matched by Stanley, who seems to have a never-ending reserve of effervescence that serves her character well. It’s fun to see Jackson in a supporting role that still shows off his skills. Wen and Knight are given the thankless parts, with neither having enough screentime to flesh out their characters.

    Karate Kid: Legends is watchable, but just barely. The movie relies more on its actors to sell a story that’s been told at least twice before in the series, and while the stars do an admirable job, it shouldn’t have all been on them. While going for a shorter film is welcome, a few more relevant scenes would have made it feel less rushed.

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    Karate Kid: Legends opens in theaters on May 30.

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