Gainesville Daily Register Entertainment Realm

Disney Train Tour stops at Dallas Aug. 18-19

2009-08-04T14:08:00-05:00

'Orphan' is a tale of suspense, misplaced trust

2009-07-23T14:49:00-05:00

"Imagination Movers" gets kids up and dancing

2009-07-07T15:08:00-05:00

The House of Mouse’s release “Imagination Movers: Warehouse Mouse Edition” brought mixed reactions from my 4-year-old daughter Clare, 9-year-old son Josiah, and a little bit of eye rolling and parental perspective from me.

Walt Disney Studio Home Entertainment Division had released “Imagination Movers Warehouse Mouse Edition to video retail and rental outlets in early May.

Scott, Smitty, Dave and Rich, the “Imagination Movers,” are a lot of fun to watch. The colorful set, constant motion, and energetic music make it a shoo-in for the preschool set. The guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves, and I’m pretty sure the kids can sense it. This is not one of the best educational films, but it is truly entertaining and will get children up and dancing. While geared for younger children, our oldest son generally didn’t mind watching the film from time to time.

'Despereaux' a tale with heart

2009-04-14T13:18:00-05:00

Universal released “The Tale of Despereaux” to video rental and retail outlets April 7. The film is entertaining, down to earth, heart—warming and funny. In other words, good story, good teachings, good film. Go buy it.

“The Tale of Despereaux” is a DVD worth watching, especially withe kids. I reviewed the Blu—Ray release.

This release has a lot of heart.

It’s a story about courage, about being okay with being different and about seeing beyond how others want you to be.

I watched this with my 6-soon-to-be-7-year-old granddaughter. We both loved it.

“The Tale of Despereaux” is a multi-level experience

NCTC dance department to unveil 'Revolution'

2009-04-14T13:14:00-05:00

“Revolution—a dynamic mix of sound and movement” is how the Department of Dance at North Central Texas College is billing its upcoming spring concert on April 27.

The event, open at no charge to the general public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage of the First State Bank Center for the Performing Arts (FSB Center) on the Gainesville Campus.

The concert program will feature members of the performance dance classes at NCTC from both the Gainesville and Corinth campuses and will center around dance presentations they have been working on during the semester under the direction of instructors Meghan Cardwell-Wilson and Karen MacIntyre.

"A Heroes Welcome" movie review

2009-04-02T16:53:00-05:00

The Story of Our Heroes and the Town that Stood Up to Honor Them was to tell the stories of both the Medal of Honor Recipients and the city with the only Medal of Honor Host City Program in America: Gainesville.

"Mortal Justice" takes a swipe at criminal justice system

2009-03-30T14:07:00-05:00

Suspects don’t give false confessions, right?

Don’t be so sure.

Jeanette Popp and Wanda Evan’s “Mortal Justice” may give even hard-core law and order advocates a fresh perspective on the Texas criminal justice system.

BBC releases Doctor Who: The Key to Time

2009-03-20T10:34:00-05:00

BBC Video released Doctor Who: The Key to Time on March 3 to video retail and rental outlets. The story-line is one of only two — if I remember correctly — that was a full season long.

Of course, while there are only 6 episodes, they are divided into 26 shows.

If you’re a Dr. Who fan you should get it if only for that reason. Even if you’re not though, there are some valid reasons to watch these slices of the longest running science fiction series in the world.

Metalocalypse mesmerizes

2009-02-24T10:57:00-06:00

I am of two minds about Metalocalypse.

The first season of the violent fantasy/adventure/rock fest is for sale on DVD now, and will probably find its niche with younger adults.

Anyone over 30 will likely find it distasteful.

When I first watched an episode of the series in 2007 with my son Trevor — who swore it was hilarious — I couldn’t help laughing.

Metalocalypse is typical Adult Swim fare.

Karma Police is a satisfying game of turn about

2009-02-24T10:53:00-06:00

Karma Police will probably not come to your local cineplex. But it is definitely worth searching out, finding and buying. One can find it at most national video rental shops, or online at most major outlets.

I have to admit, I kinda-sorta wish there were a group like the Karma Police — I would love knowing that not only would I get my reward — or punishment — after I died, but I would get it now.