Author Archive for David W. Shelton
David W. Shelton has been a designer and illustrator for more than 15 years, and his work has won state and national awards. He is a writer, speaker, and a certified technical trainer. He is currently CEO and Art Director of Imagine Media Solutions, Inc. and Publisher of Business & Heritage Clarksville. David has also been a film critic since 2007, having been a fan of film since he saw the first Star Wars film back in 1977 as a six-year-old. Drawing on a background as a former movie theater manager, his reviews are from the perspective of both a fan of film and a keen understanding of what makes for a great movie — or not!
Apple TV revamps ‘hobby’
New TV device works with iTunes, and allows the user to stream music, videos, and photos from any computer on the network, for a greatly-reduced price.
Avatar: Special Edition 3D
With just under 9 minutes of new footage, Avatar: Special Edition 3D is strengthened, giving the story a much-needed lift — making it a deserving trip back to the multiplex.
The Last Exorcism
Long on buildup and short on payoff, The Last Exoricsm is another entry into the already overpopulated realm of mediocre documentary-style horror genre films.
The Expendables
With plenty of explosion, fights, flying knives, and enough nostalgia to napalm a large pier, The Expendables delivers plenty of kicks and explosions for 1980s action movie fans, but won’t win any awards.
The Switch
While the chemistry between Aniston and Bateman is a little lacking, the real heart of the movie is between an unlikely father and son; presenting a story that’s as much about change as it is about love.
Piranha 3D
If you’re ready to sink your teeth into a movie that’s got plenty of sea, sex, and blood — then this movie is definitely for you!
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Another fun summer popcorn flick, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World delivers — and is geared toward its target audience. It’s raucously entertaining, quirky, and a good bit of escapist fun.
ECD hosts TNInvestco event for minority and women owned businesses
Panel Discussion and Networking Reception to be Held in Memphis on Aug. 17
Better Homes & Garden celebrates opening of new office
With the spirit of a neighborhood backyard barbecue, a dunking booth, and a fair amount of ice-cold bottled water, Better Homes & Garden Real Estate: Hometown Connection celebrated the opening of their new facility at 108 Centerpoint Drive.
Inception
An eye-popping, layered film that encourages audiences to think — Inception is the best film so far this summer.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
a fun, effects-filled summer movie — perfect for escaping the heat, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice gives audiences what they expect.
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
Once the viewer gets past the “get your dukes up” title, documentarian Dan Merchant introduces the true purpose of the film: conversation.
Predators
As a sequel, Predators clearly goes back to its roots, and the script has more than one homage to the original film (including at least one line that’s an exact quote from the first film).
Joe Diffie rocks Clarksville for Independence Day celebration
Country music singer Joe Diffie delighted a bustling crowd of thousands as they gathered in anticipation of the only thing that could have upstaged him — a spectacular fireworks display that thundered for a solid twenty minutes.
The Last Airbender
So bad that it’s as if writer-director M. Night Shyamalan wanted to take the pretty pictures and themes from the Nikelodeon series and put them on a giant movie screen, and forgot that there’s actually something called a “story” behind the whole thing.
We will emerge
With apologies to the inimitable Mark Twain, Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated! It’s no secret that we’ve been going through some growing pains in recent months here in the Business & Heritage Clarksville office. I’m insanely proud of our little magazine, and every page is added with a touch of creativity, passion, and [...]
Toy Story 3
It’s not just a great film; it’s a complex, layered, emotion-rich yarn that has plenty of heart. The characters might be plastic, but the script is anything but.
Candidate forum draws SRO crowd to coffee shop
The local Coffee Party movement presented its first of several candidate forums for the 2010 election at GetSome Coffee. Nine candidates presented their viewpoint and answered prepared questions for a standing room only audience at the coffee shop located near Exit 1. Saturday’s forum was geared toward the races for the August 5 General Election, [...]
Presenting the Clarksville High School Class of 2010
Clarksville High School held its 2010 graduation ceremony at the Dunn Center at APSU on Tuesday evening, May 25. Business Clarksville is pleased to present images from the ceremony and extends congratulations to the CHS graduates.
Daymar Institute holds commencement ceremony
Daymar Institute held its 2010 graduation ceremony Saturday, May 22, at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m., with 169 students earning two-year degrees and certifications. Daymar Campus President Katherine Purnell offered welcoming remarks, while Dr. Lance Harrison, DDS, offered the commencement address. Director of Education Eklizabeth Ashy presented awards, with alumni awards given by Elizabeth [...]
Volunteer registry draws hundreds
“How can I help?” is the rallying cry for the more than 1200 individual or group-based volunteers that have already been registered with the Community Action Agency. Robert Davis, an official with the agency, said that they’re working with all of the major volunteer groups, churches, and organizations in town to help facilitate the massive [...]
CMCSS: Classes canceled Friday; employees to report
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School has announced that classes are canceled for students on Friday, May 7. However, all employees are to report for work on Friday, but because of flooding conditions we still cannot run buses on all routes in the county. “We understand that the Cumberland River will be back within its banks on [...]
Movies playing in Clarksville
