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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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Licensed to act: casting the new 007

By Mason Lazarcheff / Staff Writer September 16, 2015

“Spectre” is more than just the next James Bond title — it’s also the job description. With Daniel Craig’s penultimate adventure as 007 slated to open in November, the race to be the next...

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‘Mistress America:’ Baumbach-stic

By Kelechi Urama / Staff Writer September 16, 2015

There’s something about Greta Gerwig. The “Frances Ha” star steals the show in “Mistress America,” her second collaboration with her beau and creative partner, writer and director Noah Baumbach. This...

September call-ups: Netflix adds to its catalog

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer September 9, 2015

Good news for anyone looking for new procrastination material after the first few weeks of classes: Netflix is about to shower its catalogue with new movies and TV show seasons. The streaming site added...

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High school drop out: Efron stars in underwhelming ‘We Are Your Friends’

By Jack Shelly / Staff Writer September 7, 2015

"We Are Your Friends" Starring: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley and Emily Ratajkowski Grade: C   It doesn’t take much reflection after watching “We Are Your Friends” to realize that Zac Efron’s...

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Ultra lame: ‘American Ultra’ fails to captivate audience

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer September 3, 2015

“American Ultra” Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Connie Britton Grade: C- Everybody can be a superhero. Even your local junkie. That’s the theme of “American Ultra,”...

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Scream no more: Legendary horror director Wes Craven dead at 76

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer September 1, 2015

Horror movie fans, lament: the boogeyman has died. Wes Craven, the man who made a living making you check under the bed at night, died Sunday from brain cancer. The pioneering director behind horror classics...

‘Pixels’ stuck in the past

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

“Pixels” Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan  Grade: C Run for your lives from this mediocre alien invasion flick. Based on a short film of the same name — and not...

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Cinema city: A guide to Pittsburgh’s movie theaters

By Chris Estes / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

On behalf of Pittsburgh, we formally invite you to stop scrolling through a disappointing assortment of Netflix movies, put on some pants and go to the theater. The city has become a hub for filmmakers...

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‘Southpaw’ struggles to stay on its feet

By Valkyrie Speaker / For The Pitt News August 30, 2015

“Southpaw” Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker Directed By: Antoine Fuqua Grade: C+ “Southpaw” is down for the count, and its chance of future success looks poor. The...

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‘Trainwreck’ drives typical rom-coms off the tracks

By Kelechi Urama / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

“Trainwreck” Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Tilda Swinton Directed by: Judd Apatow Grade: B+ Amy Schumer’s new romantic comedy “Trainwreck” is anything but. Posters for the rom-com,...

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