Entertainment : In Depth

“The movie is as relentless as the train, slowly gathering momentum before a relentless final hour of continuous suspense. In terms of sheer craftsmanship, this is a superb film.” Roger Ebert.

“Unstoppable” with Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, plays the Palace Friday, December 17 through Thursday, December 23 at 7 p.m. nightly and Monday, December 20 at 2 p.m. This non-stop thriller is rated PG-13 for action, peril and language.

FREE SMALL POPCORN FOR ALL LADIES WHO ATTEND! I shouldn’t do this because Denzel is hot and the ladies will come anyway. Unlike those unenlightened men who boycott chick flicks! But it’s Christmas, and everybody knows women work so much harder than men to make the holidays special. You deserve it, girls!

A massive unmanned locomotive, nicknamed “The Beast” and loaded with toxic cargo, roars through the countryside, vaporizing anything put in front of it. A veteran engineer (Washington) and a young conductor (Pine), aboard another train in the runaway’s path, devise an incredible plan to try and stop it—and prevent certain disaster in a heavily populated area.

“The photography and sound here are very effective in establishing that a train is an enormously heavy thing, and once in motion wants to continue. We knew that. But Scott all but crushes us with the weight of the juggernaut. We are spellbound. And we sure hope those little kids are saved.” Ebert again

PALACE HOLIDAY SPECIALS


Give the gift that keeps on giving! Palace Theatre t-shirts, polos and sweatshirts! Not only will you be getting your friend or loved one a very cool addition to his or her wardrobe, but Palace patrons who wear their 1-year anniversary or $3 3D t-shirts, polos or sweatshirts to the theatre will receive a free small popcorn through December 31, 2011. T-shirts are $12, Polos - $15, and Sweatshirts - $25.

Another great gift idea for the cinema-goers in your life - make a $100 donation to the Palace and receive three movie posters. We are still accepting contributions to our Chair Club. Your sons and daughters, best friends and grandmas will receive not only fun and fabulous art for their bedroom or family room wall, but the possibility of new and better seating in their Palace future.

An important note for holiday gift buyers - due to the addition of 3D cinema and online ticket capability, the Palace will no longer be selling Monday Club memberships or punch passes. Palace Bucks, however, may be purchased in any amount, and may be used for admission, seat savers or at the concession stand.

Palace Bucks are available at the theatre every night after 5 p.m. and Monday afternoons, and may be purchased from Nathan Hesson at the Vinton Unlimited Office located at City Hall.

Thanks for celebrating the holidays with us at the Palace!