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“Return to Paradise”

  • February 1, 2010
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Return to paradise (R) DT: This drama, starring Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche, poses one of the most interesting dilemmas I've seen in quite a while. There are three men, let's say "A", "B" & "C". To save the life of man "A", "B" & "C" must serve jail time in a Malaysian prison. If they both go they each spend three years in jail. If only one of them goes he must serve all six years. If...

"The Negotiator"

  • February 1, 2010
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The Negotiator (R) DM: Police hostage negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) is accused of murder and dealing drugs and holds the Internal Affairs division of the police station hostage to prove his innocence. This is not just your run-of-the-mill thriller with a lot of action and explosions, although there are plenty of both. If you enjoy action thrillers where you actually have to think to...

“Snake Eyes”

  • February 1, 2010
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Snake eyes (R) Nicolas Cage is an Atlantic City cop who attends a heavyweight title fight only to witness a bizarre assassination attempt. He realizes something's fishy and begins to investigate. Gary Sinise co-stars as Cage's best friend who is in charge of security. DM: If you miss the first 15 minutes of this movie, you've definitely missed the best part. Outside of...

"There's Something About Mary"

  • February 1, 2010
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There's Something About Mary (R) DT: If you liked "Dumb and Dumber" or "Kingpin" you'll probably be amused by the Farrelly brothers' latest offensive, gross, politically incorrect and hysterical movie. While I hesitate to admit to having seen their first two films, I can say that this is the funniest of the three. Score: DM 70, DT 74

"Small Soldiers"

  • February 1, 2010
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Small Soldiers (PG-13) DM: Although this is a cartoon, don't even begin to think it is aimed at young kids. Small Soldiers is about a group of commando elite toys which come to life with the aid of a powerful micro chip and seek to destroy their nemesis band of rebel toys known as the Gargons. Had this movie been about real people getting shot up, pulverized by lawn mowers and garbage...

"Mulan" Delivers

  • February 1, 2010
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"Mulan" (G) DM: The first thing we have to mention is the part with the Huns charging down the mountain on horseback. That was too cool. DT: Indeed it was. That being said, I'd like to point out that "Mulan" is the story of a girl who sneaks off to war in place of her father and while it does follow the same formula as the last half-dozen Disney films, it's still a good formula and it'll...

"The X Files"

  • February 1, 2010
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DT: The first movie Dave and I saw was "The X Files." I felt that the film, while moving the series' mythology forward, was basically underwhelming. What did you think, Dave? DM: I was really rooting for a great picture because I like the television series a lot. Maybe I was expecting too much from it, but I left pretty unsatisfied. Although I think it was worth seeing, I had two big problems...

Wooster Brush going green

  • February 1, 2010
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When a business finds a way to be more competitive in the marketplace by reducing its costs and diverts tons of scrap generated during its manufacturing process from landfills at the same time, it’s a win/win situation for everyone. That’s exactly what Wooster Brush will be able to do if it is successful in obtaining a $100,622 Market Development Grant from the Ohio Department of Natural...

Chamber of Commerce honors special members

  • February 1, 2010
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Nearly 800 community leaders gathered at Greenbriar Party and Conference Center Jan. 21 for the 110th Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, to look back on a challenging year and to honor businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. “As we all know too well, 2009 was a challenging year, but in the face of a very tough business climate, we...

Park National Corporation has announced 2009 financial results

  • February 1, 2010
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Park National Corporation recently reported operating results for the three months ending Dec. 31, 2009 and the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2009. In 2009, Park experienced loan growth, deposit growth, and an increase in net income in Ohio. Park’s board of directors also declared a 94 cent per common share quarterly cash dividend, payable March 10, to common shareholders of record as of Feb. 26...