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Patriots Day tells the story of the Boston Marathon Bombings

Patriots Day: A must see movie

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 13, 2017

Recently, I had the chance to view Patriots Day at the Boston AMC. Although the film isn't supposed to hit theaters nationally until January 13th, it is now showing in Boston and other limited theaters. This movie has an all-star cast, with Mark Wahlberg playing fictional character Officer Tommy...

Edge of Seventeen filled with laughs

Edge of Seventeen filled with laughs

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Nov 28, 2016

STX Entertainment welcomed The Edge of Seventeen on Friday, November 18, 2016. When I went to AMC Tyngsboro, the whole movie theatre was packed with teenagers and adults alike, ready for a good laugh. The new comedy stars and is narrated by Nadine, who is played by Hailee Steinfeld. This awkward...

Moana sets sail on a journey of self-discovery

Moana sets sail on a journey of self-discovery

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Nov 26, 2016

Disney’s latest movie, Moana, revolves around a Polynesian teenager who is not your typical Disney princess. Adventurous and free-spirited, Moana, the daughter of the island chief, is called by the ocean to sail beyond the reef in search of Maui, demigod of wind and sea, to save her people’s island...

Point Break 2015 was rather disappointing.

Point Break: action with a side of story

Ethan Skotz, Staff Writer Jan 7, 2016

When it comes to movies, almost everyone loves some action. Whether it be fast paced chase scenes, bloody fist fights, or huge explosions, anything that gets the heart beating faster suffices. Directors thrive on this weakness and produce movies filled with more action than an average video game. ...

New movie brings Joy to audience

New movie brings Joy to audience

Ellie Smith, Editor-in-Chief Dec 26, 2015

On December 25th, the opening night of the new movie Joy, the AMC Tyngsboro theater was packed full of people eager to view Jennifer Lawrence's latest movie. The Oscar-winning actress's performance does not disappoint in this inspiring film that is based on a true story. Joy tells the story of Joy...

Krampus serves as 2015's worst film yet

Krampus serves as 2015’s worst film yet

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2015

On December 6th, two days after the release of Michael Dougherty’s Christmas-themed horror film Krampus, the movie theater was overcome with hysterical laughter at the hilarity of a terrible movie. Krampus is based on a piece of German folklore, in which the evil monster, Krampus, a half-goat,...

Mockingjay sweeps

Mockingjay sweeps

Nov 25, 2014
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I was released in theaters on Friday, November 21.
The Hobbit holds up a legacy

The Hobbit holds up a legacy

Dec 17, 2013

By Victoria Walker Business Manager Ever since the first Lord of the Rings film hit theaters in 2001, the series has become a major fan franchise, generating millions of dollars and dedicated followers for years. The bar was set high for the first prequel movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey...

Catching Fire blazes away viewers

Dec 6, 2013

By Ellie Smith Features Editor As audience members file into AMC Theaters in Tyngsboro, MA, they can hardly contain their excitement for the movie that is about to start. With most of the audience having read the book, they anticipate what the director has done with the movie and how accurately...

Insidious 2: scary good

Sep 25, 2013

By Madhu Kaushik Staff Writer Insidious: Chapter 2, the sequel to the 2010 horror flick Insidious, premiered appropriately on Friday, September 13th. This sequel features the same cast, such as Patrick Wilson from Angels in America, Rose Byrne from Troy, and Lin Shaye from the buddy comedy Dumb and...

42 hits a home run

Apr 29, 2013

By John Devereaux Staff Writer This past weekend, the new sports drama 42 was released to theaters. Directed by the award-winning Brian Helgeland, the film follows famous baseball player Jackie Robinson and his career in the late 1940s when the renowned baseball player was just starting out in the...