IT May Be Best Horror Film in Decades
Cole Smith, Social Media Editor
September 18, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews, Showcase
You'll float too. IT is the first cinematic adaptation of the 1986 odyssey of a novel of the same name written by legendary horror author Stephen King. Taking place in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, the novel and the film both tell the story of a group of seven kids that go by the label of "the...
Hell or High Water a “Must See” Film
Cole Smith, Staff Writer
September 20, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews, Showcase
Hell or High Water is a modern western that follows two estranged brothers, one being an ex-con (Ben Foster) and the other a divorced father (Chris Pine), who have to turn to a desperate scheme in order to stop the bank from assuming control of their family's farm in western Texas. The opening scene of...
X-Men: Apocalypse a Disappointing Bore
Mia Marks, Entertainment Editor
May 31, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews, Showcase
There is no doubt that we as consumers have become suckers to any movie advocating a superhero showdown, unfathomable powers, and the promise of an epic fight scene. The entertainment industry, led by Marvel, capitalizes on this ever growing phenomenon with new renditions of classic superhero series...
Smoothie Showdown: McDonald’s Mango Pineapple and Starbuck’s Chocolate Surprisingly Tasty Treats
Michelle Fass, Staff Writer
March 26, 2016
Filed under Reviews
Smoothies are a rather interesting beverage. For instance, they are thick in texture and could be made with fruits or vegetables with an addition of other ingredients such as water, ice, dairy products, and sweeteners. This past week I have tried smoothies from three different places in the South...
Zoolander No. 2: Funny Yet More of the Same
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
With a cast of great comedic actors and the foundation of the original classic, Zoolander No. 2 doubles the zaniness, but halves the hilarity. With returning actors Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as the lead protagonists and Will Ferrell as a ridiculous antagonist, the comedy goes a long way to ensure the...
The Hateful Eight: an Amazing Cinematography Experience
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
January 11, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
Bring heart medication to this one—Tarantino has done it again. Each film released by this directorial all-star brings something new and refreshing, yet comfortingly his own to the silver screen. After 2012's bloody, dark western Django Unchained, it was dismaying to learn Tarantino would be tackl...
Star Wars: the Force Awakens Lives Up to the Hype
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
January 4, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews, Showcase
Ah, Star Wars, the science fiction franchise centered on a film about a fictional universe in a galaxy “far, far away.” It includes movies, books, comics, video games, toys, and animated shows. It has had its ups and downs. But this new series of films and other content harkens a new era for ...
Spotlight a Captivating, Compelling Must-See Film; Perhaps the Best of 2015
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews
Spotlight is a film based on how the investigative journalistic team of The Boston Globe, known as the Spotlight team, helped to expose the epidemic of Catholic Church child molestation scandals of the early 2000s. The team is assembled of three investigative journalists: Mike Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo, Th...
SanTo’s Modern American Buffet & Sushi: Best Sushi in Town?
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
Filed under Restaurants, Reviews
With the increasing popularity of sushi, it is easy to go anywhere in Boca and find one such establishment. The popularity of sushi restaurants is only matched by the high, even ridiculous prices, as well as the often sub-par quality of the food. Attempting to combat these issues prevalent in the sushi...
The Martian Offers a Humanistic Approach to Science Fiction Genre
Mia Marks, Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews
The Martian is a refreshing and nearly revolutionary twist on modern cinema that is so typically plagued with overused plot lines and predictable genres. Toppling any October debut ever, The Martian brought in $55 million in its opening weekend (foxnews.com). Based on the popular Andy Weir novel...
Straight Outta Compton a Must-See for Rap Music Aficionados
Jessica Coyne, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
Straight Outta Compton came out strong with $24.2 million opening day, and that’s no surprise. Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of rags to riches from the perspective of six men looking to make a name for themselves in Compton, California. Right out of the gate, the familiar Universa...
Lime a Welcome Addition to the Growing List of Boca Mexican Restaurants
Carly Poloskey, Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Restaurants, Reviews
This summer, Shadowood Square on the northeast corner of Glades and State Road 7 welcomed its own quick service Mexican chain: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. Lime will likely compete with the Tijuana Flats in the Misson Bay Plaza across the street and the Chipotle in the adjacent Westwinds of Boca....
Olympic Heights' Sports
Lions Lose Season Opener to Boynton Beach in Interception-Marred Game, 20-7
The Olympic Heights Lions football team, coming fresh off a convincing win over John I. Leonard in the pre-season Kick-Off Classic, ran into a much tougher...
August 26, 2017 • No Comments
OH Volleyball Shuts Downs Palm Beach Lakes 3-0
The Olympic Heights Girls Volleyball team captured its first win of the season Tuesday, Aug. 22, with a 3-0 victory over the Palm Beach Lakes Rams. After...
August 24, 2017 • No Comments
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Opinions
TORCH EDITORIAL: President Gives White Supremacist/Neo-Nazi Groups Validation and Cover by Not Labeling Them Domestic Terrorists
Over the past few weeks, the country has been in a frenzy over a white supremacist “Unite the Right” rally held in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, Aug. 12, that...
August 31, 2017 • No Comments
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Reviews
IT May Be Best Horror Film in Decades
Cole Smith, Social Media Editor
You'll float too. IT is the first cinematic adaptation of the 1986 odyssey of a novel of the same name written by legendary horror author Stephen King. Taking place in...
September 18, 2017 • No Comments
Hell or High Water a “Must See” Film
Cole Smith, Staff Writer
Hell or High Water is a modern western that follows two estranged brothers, one being an ex-con (Ben Foster) and the other a divorced father (Chris Pine), who have to turn ...
September 20, 2016 • 1 Comment
X-Men: Apocalypse a Disappointing Bore
May 31, 2016
Smoothie Showdown: McDonald’s Mango Pineapple and Starbuck’s Chocolate Surprisingly Tasty Treats
March 26, 2016
Zoolander No. 2: Funny Yet More of the Same
March 1, 2016
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