by Mike Parnell | Nov 26, 2010 | Opinion
Trains used to be romantic. “Unstoppable” has none of that romance, however, and its train is simply an implement of destruction. “Unstoppable” tells the story of an unmanned freight train speeding into an urban area with enough power and...
by Mike Parnell | Nov 19, 2010 | Opinion
I love comic books, and I love animated movies. You would think that putting both of them together would equal movie heaven for me. It did with “The Incredibles.” It doesn’t with “Megamind.” “Megamind” is the latest offering...
by Mike Parnell | Nov 5, 2010 | Opinion
“Conviction” is a movie about a brother and sister. Betty Anne (Hilary Swank) is always standing up for her wayward brother, Kenny (Sam Rockwell), who is always getting in scraps with the law. But when a murder happens not far from their...
by Mike Parnell | Oct 29, 2010 | Opinion
“When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be.” Three stories coming to a crossroads is the basis of Clint Eastwood’s latest movie, “Hereafter.” Death is their common thread. The first story is that of Marie LeLay...
by Mike Parnell | Oct 15, 2010 | Opinion
If you venture to the theater to see “Secretariat,” I am sure most of you will love it. Walt Disney Studios has made several of these sports-themed movies that are very popular and generate a large box office. Diane Lane is nice in this role and may get...
