Entertainment
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). In Depth - Super 8
"Super 8" is a wonderful film, nostalgia not for a time but for a style of filmmaking, when shell-shocked young audiences were told a story and not pounded over the head with aggressive action. Abrams treats early adolescence with tenderness and affection. He uses his camera to accumulate emotion. He has the rural town locations right. In Depth -X-Men
“X-Men: First Class” plays the Palace at 7 p.m. every night, Friday, July 8 through Thursday, July 14, with a 9:30 p.m. late show on Saturday, July 9 and a 2 p.m. matinee on Monday, July 11.
This movie tells the story of the origins of X-Men, a group of about a dozen mutant warriors, starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, January Jones and Kevin Bacon. ACT I of Benton County: Brigadoon Enters Second Month Of Rehearsal
Brigadoon, ACT I of Benton County's first main stage production of the 20011-2012 season, enters its second month of rehearsal in high gear as a cast of over 20 individuals studies music, dance, and script in preparation for the summer production.
The famed Lerner and Lowe musical, the first of several musicals ACT I will stage this season, will be performed at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium August 5-14 for six performances. In Depth - Kung Fu Panda 2 and Bridesmaids
The stack is back!
And, ladies, you can thank one of our favorite Palace volunteers, Rhonda Barron, who left me a note asking for “Bridesmaids.” I passed that request on to Frank the Booker who makes it all happen.
But first – for the kids – “Kung Fu Panda 2,” in fabulous RealD 3D, shows in our Main Feature slot, Friday, July 1 through Thursday, July 7 at 7 p. ACT I Second Stage! to present Humpty Dumpty is Missing!
If you think you know what happened to Humpty Dumpty when he fell off that wall, guess again.
Theatre campers attending ACT I Second Stage! Summer Theatre Camp at the Benton auditorium are searching for clues to solve the mystery of the missing Mr. Dumpty.
Local private eye Sammy Scoop and her trusted secretary Alice interrogate the likes of Mistress Mary, Rip Van Winkle, Rapunzel, the Handsome Prince, Little Billy Goat, the Troll, and many more.
In Depth - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back – this time without Keira and Orlando! However, word on the street (one volunteer, one regular patron, and my daughter) would have us believe that “Pirates 4” is – dare I say it – as good as the first one!
“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” plays the Palace Friday, June 24 and Sunday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30 at 7 p. In Depth - Thor
Father's Day.
Thor 3-D.
Vinton Palace Theatre.
Who could ask for anything more? ~ another satisfied Facebook friend
Playing Friday, June 17 through Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m. every night, and Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. is “Thor” in fabulous RealD 3D. This movie is rated PG-13 and runs just under 2 hrs.