Entertainment
In Depth - Cowboys and Aliens
Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford team up to bring audiences a whole new movie genre! “Cowboys & Aliens” opens Friday, August 26 through Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. nightly, and Monday, August 29 at 2 p.m.
It’s a sci-fi, action-adventure, fantasy Western, folks! Yee haw, take me to your leader.
1875. In Depth - Transformers
If you're going to make a movie in which some of your stars are animated toys and much of downtown Chicago is reduced to rubble, this is the way to do it: shamelessly, with no expense spared and no cliche avoided. ~Michael Wilmington, Chicago Reader
We’ve got more thrilling 3D action at the Palace this week with “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” playing Friday, August 10 through Thursday, August 25 at 7 p. In Depth - Harry Potter
The final, final installment in the Harry Potter film franchise will play the Palace on Friday, August 12 through Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. every night, and Monday, August 14 at 2 p.m.
Harry, Ron, Hermione, and a cast of characters who span more than a decade of book and movie magic, including He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, explode (literally) on the big screen in this eighth and last of the series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. From the Front Row of the Auditorium: 'Brigadoon' shows ACT 1 talent, humor
Today our "From the Front Row" critic's column moves to Vinton's famed South Side, where ACT 1 has been preparing for the opening of "Brigadoon" on Friday night.
I didn’t plan to write a review when I went to the VSHS auditorium; I was just going to take a few photos. Palace at the Pool this Friday Night
The Vinton Community Swimming Pool will be hosting its annual Palace at the Pool movie, "Oceans," which will be shown on Friday, August 5th.
The movie will start at dark but those arriving early will be able to swim and also participate in some water-themed games and score some water-themed prizes!
"Oceans" will be shown on an enormous inflatable screen while attendees are able to watch while lounging about in the 3-foot pool or hanging out on the pool deck.
Pancake Breakfast Tickets to see Chris Cakes
Chris Cakes brings back the pancake-flippin' fun!
Get your fill at the IPA breakfast the morning of Boomtown. Serving starts at 7am with the Chris Cakes crew flipping up the fun. The entertainment is as good as the food!
Advance tickets are $6 per person or $7 at the door. To get your tickets early contact Tom Pingenot at tsp@tjgas.com.
In Depth - 'Winnie the Pooh' 'The Hangover 2'
We’re stacked at the Palace this weekend – with G-rated “Winnie the Pooh” and R-rated “The Hangover 2.”
I challenge you to take in both shows! In fact, anyone who catches a double feature in the same evening will be awarded ONE FREE MEDIUM POPCORN. Who’s up for it?
Caveat – you’ll probably forfeit your popcorn if you bring your under-aged child to “The Hangover 2. In Depth - Larry Crowne brings Hanks, Roberts back to Palace screen
Tom and Julia together again!
“Larry Crowne” plays the Palace on Friday, July 29 through Thursday, August 4 t 7 p.m. every night, and Monday, August 1 at 2 p.m.
Tom Hanks is Larry Crowne, a middle aged man who, when downsized from his job, decides to reinvent himself by taking classes at community college. He quickly befriends his fellow students and catches the eye of his female professor played by Julia Roberts.
From the Front Row of the Balcony: Cars 2 is worth the five-year wait
Abby and I got to the Palace early, where we listened to the original "Cars" movie soundtrack while waiting to see the sequel. I wondered at what point of "Cars 2" I would hear Brad Paisley, whose familiar country voice brought us "Behind the Clouds" and "When you Find Yourself" the first time that Lightning McQueen, Mater and the rest of the Radiator Springs crew met.
In Depth - Cars 2
Here you go, kids! “Cars 2” in RealD 3D plays the Palace Friday, July 22 through Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. nightly, with added 2 pm matinees on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, July 23, 24, 25, and 27, and a 9 pm late show on Saturday, July 23.
(Speaking of matinees – we found the matinee sign that was lost in the storm – safe and sound at LaGrange Pharmacy!)
In “Cars 2” Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) takes on more of a leading role, joining forces with Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson).