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Owen

My Emotion is Anger for ‘The Emoji Movie’

August 26, 2017Owen Johnson

‘The Emoji Movie’ was written and directed by Tony Leondis, previously known for directing 2008’s ‘Igor’ as well as the direct-to-video sequels to ‘Lilo and Stitch’ and ‘Emperor’s New Groove’. (Photo Courtesy of Colombia Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff There… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies Colombia, Johnson, Owen, patrick stewart, sony, T.J. Miller, The Emoji Movie

Reviews for movies filmed in Lowell

March 21, 2017Owen Johnson

Despite it’s poor reception from critics, “Grown Ups 2” made $247 million in theaters. (Photo courtesy of Colombia Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff “School Ties” (1992): “School Ties” is a movie about a high school star quarterback (Brendan Fraser) in… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies edge of darkness, grown ups 2, Johnson, lowell, Owen, school ties

Underrated Classics: ‘True Lies’

March 7, 2017Owen Johnson

“True Lies” was originally written as a remake of the 1991 French film “La Totale!”. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox) Owen Johnson Connector Staff In memory of Bill Paxton, 1955-2017. After returning home from an international spy mission, Agent… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies Johnson, Owen, True Lies, Underrated Classics

‘The Bye Bye Man’: A movie as terrible as its title

January 24, 2017Owen Johnson

The plot of “The Bye Bye Man” was based on the short story “The Bridge to Body Island” by Robert Damon Schneck. (Photo Courtesy of The Weinstein Company) Owen Johnson Connector Staff After moving into a house with his girlfriend… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies Bye Bye Man, Cressida Bonas, Douglas Smith, Johnson, Owen

Underrated Classics: ‘Scream 2’

October 25, 2016Owen Johnson

“Scream 2” had multiple name changes during development before settling on the final title, including “Scary Sequel” and “The Sequel to Scream”. (Photo courtesy of Dimension Films) Owen Johnson Connector Staff “Scream 2” is an anomaly of a film. It… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies Johnson, Owen, Owen Johnson, Scream 2, Underrated Classics

Underrated Classics: ‘The Nice Guys’

October 11, 2016Owen Johnson

“The Nice Guys” is the third film directed by Shane Black, the director behind 2012’s “Iron Man 3” as well as 2005’s “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff In a year of… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies Johnson, Owen, Owen Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Shane Black, The Nice Guys

‘Deepwater Horizon’ is yet another letdown

October 4, 2016Owen Johnson

“Deepwater Horizon” was adapted from the New York Times’ article “Deepwater Horizon’s Final Hours”, which was published on December 25, 2010 (Image provided by Summit Entertainment). Owen Johnson Connector Staff This movie may just be one of the best examples… Continue Reading →

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‘Slap Shot’ Misses its Mark

October 4, 2016Owen Johnson

“Slap Shot” was panned by critics during it’s initial release, though the critical reception has become more positive since then. (Image provided by Universal Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff ‘Slap Shot’ is a surprisingly tough movie to review, as there… Continue Reading →

Arts & Entertainment, Movies Johnson, Owen, Owen Johnson, Slap Shot

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