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Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

By Thomas Riley, Contributing Editor April 8, 2025

I had been sitting in an IMAX theater at AMC Waterfront for an hour and ten minutes, watching Steve and his gang of Idahoan misfits journey to the Woodland Mansion, when it happened. Garrett, played...

Review | ‘Opus’ feels like a rush job

Review | ‘Opus’ feels like a rush job

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Mark Anthony Green's “Opus” displays a lackluster plot despite brilliant performances. “Opus” leaves a confusing impression — a mix of awe and disappointment. With a cast led by stars Ayo Edebiri...

97th Academy Awards post-mortem: Should we replace the Academy voters with a poll on Letterboxd?

97th Academy Awards post-mortem: Should we replace the Academy voters with a poll on Letterboxd?

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

While blockbusters like “Dune: Part Two” and cultural phenomena like “Challengers” dominated at the box office and in the public’s hearts and minds, when placed in between years chock-full of...

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is more than a love story

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is more than a love story

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

It’s official. The “frazzled English women aesthetic” is back and better than ever. Grab your skinny scarves, mismatched prints, disheveled tote bags and unkempt hair and head to Peacock — Bridget...

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

“One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is director Lawrence Lamont’s first feature-length film release. Palmer and SZA play Dreux and Alyssa, respectively — a best friend and roommate...

“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” In Concert is currently playing in the Heinz Hall.

The Force is strong in Pittsburgh after ‘Star Wars’ In Concert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Not so long ago, in a galaxy not too far away, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed the music of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” bringing in fans from every planet and Jedi order to enjoy a night of...

Review | ‘The Brutalist’ is what the Oscars want you to like and Twitter wants you to hate

Review | ‘The Brutalist’ is what the Oscars want you to like and Twitter wants you to hate

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Despite its high barrier to entry for the average viewer — clocking in at a hefty 205-minute runtime — audiences are flocking to see “The Brutalist.” I am far from being part of the "movies should...

Review | Glitz, Glamor and Tears in ‘The Last Showgirl’

Review | Glitz, Glamor and Tears in ‘The Last Showgirl’

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

“The Last Showgirl” is the third movie from director Gia Coppola, the granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola. After its success at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film debuted in U.S. theaters...

Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is hollowly enjoyable, a shadow of its predecessor

Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is hollowly enjoyable, a shadow of its predecessor

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Twenty-four years ago, audiences held bated breath as a tortured Russell Crowe roared “Are you not entertained?” to a thunderous crowd of Romans as slain gladiators lay bleeding around his feet. Nearly...

‘Anora’ will have you laughing, dancing and crying

‘Anora’ will have you laughing, dancing and crying

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

“Anora” is a new, joyfully confusing, action-packed film from writer, editor and director Sean Baker. I had no expectations before watching this film and walked out of the theater completely stunned....

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