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100 years ago last Sunday, the very first movie theater in Worcester opened its doors on Main Street. It was called the Nickel Theater. Despite having a rich history in film, the city of Worcester currently has zero movie theaters within the city limits. There are no multiplexes or even art house theaters in the city. The only public screenings in Worcester are held in a lecture hall here at Clark University. Worcester likes to think of itself as an artistic city with a vibrant artist community, yet there has been little to no effort from this community to bring an art cinema to the city after the closure of the Bijou. If Worcester wants to truly be a well-rounded artistic haven and celebrate its history, then it is imperative that a new theater is built downtown. It can be mainstream for all I care, as long as there is celluloid running through projectors. So, all Worcesterites reading this web comic, please join with me in this effort to finally bring the movie back to Worcester!
-Jason
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