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O'neil Cinemas, the new movie theater in Littleton at the Point

O’neil Cinema in Littleton impresses

Athena Lewin, Staff Writer Dec 11, 2017

O’neil Cinemas recently opened at the Point in Littleton. The building contains both a restaurant and a theater. The theater section of the building contains eight movie theaters and a concession stand. The concessions there are the typical concessions sold, candy, popcorn, and drinks. The popcorn...

Roman J. Israel, Esq. evokes laughs and thought

Roman J. Israel, Esq. evokes laughs and thought

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2017

Roman J. Israel Esq. is a PG-13 crime movie/thriller that tells the story of Roman J. Israel Esq. an enigmatic, eccentric activist and criminal defense lawyer in the Los Angeles court system. It stars Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, and Carmen Ejogo and was written and produced by Dan Gilroy. Israel,...

'It Comes at Night' Lacks Thrills

‘It Comes at Night’ Lacks Thrills

Sujosh Mukherjee, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2017

'It Comes at Night' is the new film, by Trey Edward Schultz, released on June 9th, 2017. From the first trailer, I was hooked. Horror, bring one of my favorite genres in film, this movie peaked my interest. The first trailer for the film was shrouded in mystery. All that was presented in the trailer...

Wonder Woman impresses

Wonder Woman impresses

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2017

As someone who doesn’t always love what's, “pumped out” by studios into theaters nowadays, I have to be honest in saying that I was really excited for Wonder Woman for many reasons. First, it seemed to be a step away from what superhero movies usually are with a female as the leading force of the...

Alien: Covenant Delivers Non-Stop Thrills

Alien: Covenant Delivers Non-Stop Thrills

Sujosh Mukherjee, Staff Writer May 29, 2017

2017's "Alien: Covenant" was very highly anticipated for me. Not just because it was going to be a fun horror film, but because the 'Alien' franchise, is one of my favorite film series of all time. Director Ridley Scott takes the handle once again with this film, fresh off the financial success of...

Allied Disappoints

Allied Disappoints

Sujosh Mukherjee Dec 5, 2016

Director, Robert Zemeckis returns with a brand new installment to his filmography, Allied. Zemeckis’s previous achievements include Forrest Gump, and the Back to the Future films.  Therefore, it is fair to say, this movie was highly anticipated. Allied is about an intelligence officer named Max...

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them poster

Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts Impresses

Rachel Wright, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2016

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, is a new movie based on the newest novel by J. K. Rowling, about the wizarding world in New York. This movie brings back the magic, happiness, and suspense felt in the original Harry Potter films. One will feel the most suspense when the four main characters...

Lost in "The Forest" of Boredom

Lost in “The Forest” of Boredom

Shaina Gerald, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2016

A day after the movie, The Forest, was released, the Lowell Showcase Cinema was packed with eager thrill seekers to watch the supposed horror movie. However, many left the theater disappointed. The Forest tells the story of Sara Price (Natalie Dormer) looking for her troubled twin sister, Jess (Natalie...

In the beginning of the movie, Gale and Katniss talk.

Mockingjay Part 2 ends saga on high note

Mel Almasian, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2015

Thanks to director Francis Lawrence and, above all, star Jennifer Lawrence, the final film in The Hunger Games saga, Mockingjay Part 2, is a fitting tribute to Suzanne Collins' unforgettable novel. The movie even improves on some of the book's weaker elements; Francis Lawrence demonstrated competent...

Top 7 Upcoming Movies of 2015

Top 7 Upcoming Movies of 2015

Rosie Sabatino, Staff Writer Oct 27, 2015

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part- Katniss Everdeen teams up with her closest friends, Peta and Gale.  Together they leave District 13 to go and leave to Panem to liberate the citizens, and assassinate President Snow.  What lies ahead on their mission is dangerous enemies coming their way, and...

Top 10 Halloween Movies

Top 10 Halloween Movies

Oct 28, 2014
Halloween is one of the best times of the year, especially when it comes to movies. Here a few picks for thrill-seekers and people who would rather watch something on the funnier side.