Entertainment
'You Again' opens at Palace; also see Gary Morris and 'Sound of Music'
Big laughs at the Palace this week when “You Again” opens on Friday, November 5. Playing every evening (EXCEPT SUNDAY!) at 7 p.m. through Thursday, November 11, and Monday, November 8 at 2 p.m., this star-studded romp brings 118 minutes of PG fun.
Two high school social competitors are reintroduced when an upcoming wedding forces a meeting.
Guardian owls (in 3D) and Gary Morris coming to Palace
Bring your friends and thrill to the Only $3 3D in the World at the Palace Theatre this week! “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole” opens Friday, October 29 through Thursday, November 4 at 7 p.m. nightly, and Saturday and Monday at 2 p.m.
Following the Saturday Spooktacular Parks and Recreation Trick or Treating downtown, kids can enjoy FREE POPCORN for the October 30th 2 p.
The only disappointment in seeing 'Get Low:' Empty seats at Palace
A few weeks ago, Charles Osgood and his CBS Sunday Morning crew explored the decline in attendance at movie theaters across the United States.
The solution to that situation is on the Palace screen this week: If Hollywood wants more people to come to the movies, they will make more movies like "Get Low."
I had never even heard of "Get Low" until I went to the Palace to take photos of the renovation and installation of the new screen.
'Get Low' brings tall tale, and well-known actors to Palace screen
The recluse comes out of the woods this week when “Get Low” plays the Palace from Friday, October 22 through Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. The self-proclaimed tall tale will also show in our regular Monday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Robert Duvall is Felix Bush, a hermit with a story to tell. He hires Bill Murray’s funeral parlor to “put on” his funeral party.
'Easy A' takes on serious issues with humor
One of my criticisms about modern movies (and TV) is the utter lack of originality.
"The next one in the series is going to be called the 'Bourne Redundancy,'" I said to the lady at the video store while looking at one of the Bourne movies.
I also intensely dislike movies that contain lots of teenagers (including the last "Chimpmunks" movie, "Squeakuel.
'Easy A' is funny take on serious issues facing teens
“It's a funny, engaging comedy that takes the familiar but underrated Emma Stone and makes her, I believe, a star.” Roger Ebert
“Easy A” opens Friday, October 15 and plays through Thursday, October 21 at 7 pm nightly, and Monday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
This teenage comedy, about a young girl who starts a rumor that she lost her virginity to a college boy to enhance her reputation, is rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving teenage sexuality, language and some drug material, and runs 90 minutes.
From the Front Row of the Balcony: 'Eclipse' unites teens, vampires & werewolves
Michael Feldman, the comedian on the National Public Radio’s What D’Ya Know program, said the big question that the “Twilight” saga raises is this: Is there a difference between teenagers and vampires?
Yes, I thought, as I listened to the radio show. Vampires are much easier on the family car.
Until, that is, I saw the latest “Twilight” movie, and realized I was wrong.
At last: 'Twilight' comes to the Palace
It’s been so long! But well worth the wait – I promise! The Palace Theatre reopens after a 2-week hiatus on Friday, October 8 with “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” playing through Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m. every night, and Monday, October 11 at 2 p.m.
Palace patrons have waited patiently for this PG-13-rated vampire flick.
In Depth: Eat, Pray, Love comes to Palace, but only for three days
“Eat, Pray, Love” plays the Palace THREE DAYS ONLY, on Friday, September 24 at 7 pm, and Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 at 2 pm and 7 pm. This star-studded movie features Julia Roberts, as Liz Gilbert, and Richard Jenkins, Billy Crudup, James Franco, and Javier Bardem as the various men in her life. “Eat, Pray, Love” is rated PG-13 and runs 141 minutes.
In Depth- Avatar arrives this week!
Let’s have a show of hands for all those who’ve waited to see “Avatar” in 3D at the Palace!
“Avatar” was originally released on December 18, 2009. Nine months later, almost to the date, the Palace opens with the re-released “Avatar” on Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m.
The James Cameron 3D wonder will show Saturday, September 18 at 2 p.