In Depth: Monsters University

MARCY HORST
July 18, 2013 12:47 pm

There's a decency and lightness of spirit to "Monsters University" which, in a time of tediously "dark" and "gritty" entertainment, is as bracing as a cannonball-dive into a pool on a hot summer's day.

In Depth: 'Now you see me' to bring mystery, illusion to Palace screen

MARCY HORST
July 11, 2013 9:59 am

Mystery and illusion will have patrons shaking their heads and gripping the armrests of their very comfy Palace seats this week when “Now You See Me” appears on the silver screen.

In Depth: After Earth brings Will and Jaden Smith back to big screen together

MARCY HORST
June 27, 2013 12:46 pm

Will and Jaden Smith, together again. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, “After Earth” plays the Palace Friday, June 28 through Thursday, July 4 at 7 pm every night, and Monday, July 1 at 2 p m.

Cedar Sounds Women’s Acapella Barbershop Chorus to perform in Center Point

GLORIA FROST
June 23, 2013 10:55 pm

The Cedar Sounds Women’s Acapella Barbershop Chorus will hold their regular Tuesday night chorus rehearsal at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1115 Water Street, Center Point, IA on June 25th from 7-9:30pm.

In Depth: New Grandma tries to think about 'Start Trek: Into Darkness

MARCY HORST
June 20, 2013 9:06 pm

Palace Patrons, you will have to forgive this self-indulgence. My daughter, Clare, gave birth to our first grandchild this week. Nora Frances Chapman was born on June 18.

In Depth - 'Fast and Furious 6'

MARCY HORST
June 13, 2013 5:37 pm

“Fast and Furious 6,” yep SIX – there are now more revved up, edgy race car movies in the Vin Diesel/Paul Walker franchise than you can count on one hand, opens Friday, June 14 through Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm, and Monday, June 17 at 2 pm.

In Depth: Iron Man 3 brings action, comedy to Palace

MARCY HORST
June 6, 2013 11:54 am

"A girl and a couple of lame quips, that's all you got?" a female assassin taunts Tony. "Sweetheart," he replies, "that's the title of my autobiography.

In Depth - The Great Gatsby

MARCY HORST
May 30, 2013 1:30 pm

Come in out of the rain this week for an old classic with a radical new twist! “The Great Gatsby” in 3D plays the Palace Friday, May 31 through Thursday, June 6 at 7 pm, and Monday, June 3 at 2 pm.

From the front row of the Palace: '42' brings life to an old, but immortal story

VINTON TODAY
May 29, 2013 7:52 am

Fifteen-year-old Mike heard the men talking: A man was coming to Chicago to ruin baseball. So, he went to Wrigley Field to see what the fuss was all about.

In Depth - '42'

MARCY HORST
May 23, 2013 11:33 am

“42" tells the story of two men who broke the color barrier in 1947.  Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) and Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) took a stand against prejudice, changing the world and the game of baseball.