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'Insurgent' an inexplicable, but entertaining dystopian sequel

‘Insurgent’ an inexplicable, but entertaining dystopian sequel

By Britnee Meiser / Staff Writer • March 23, 2015

"Insurgent"Directed by: Robert SchwentkeStarring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Kate WinsletRated PG-13 for sequences of intense violence, some sensuality, thematic elements...

‘Power/Rangers’: Or (The unexpected virtue of expectations)

By Marcus Ranii-Dropcho / For The Pitt News • March 4, 2015

Surprise entertainment releases can provide a needed deviation from mundane routine — and set the Internet ablaze. So, it’s not surprising that the spontaneous release of a gritty “Power Rangers”...

Stay out of the 'Hot Tub': Sequel overflowing with stale ideas

Stay out of the ‘Hot Tub’: Sequel overflowing with stale ideas

By Matt Maielli / For The Pitt News • February 25, 2015

"Hot Tub Time Machine 2"Directed by: Steve PinkStarring: Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Adam ScottRated R for crude sexual content and language throughout, graphic nudity, drug use and some violenceGrade:...

Oscar's rejects: The best movies without an awards invite

Oscar’s rejects: The best movies without an awards invite

By Dan Sostek and Shawn Cooke / The Pitt News Staff • February 19, 2015

“Birdman” or “Boyhood?” This question will likely be repeated 1,000 times before Sunday, when we’ll finally know who takes home Best Picture at the Oscars.The big award, Best Director and Best...

'Kingsman' a bloody fun spy send-up

‘Kingsman’ a bloody fun spy send-up

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor • February 16, 2015

"Kingsman: The Secret Service"Directed by: Matthew VaughnStarring: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. JacksonRated R for sequences of strong violence, language and some sexual contentGrade: BVery little...

All tease, no climax: 'Fifty Shades' not sexy or nuanced enough to satisfy

All tease, no climax: ‘Fifty Shades’ not sexy or nuanced enough to satisfy

By Natalia Blewonska / For The Pitt News • February 13, 2015

“Fifty Shades of Grey”Directed by: Sam Taylor-JohnsonStarring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie DornanRated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, some unusual behavior, graphic nudity and languageGrade:...

'Seventh Son' an abysmal attempt at striking fantasy gold

‘Seventh Son’ an abysmal attempt at striking fantasy gold

By Matt Maielli / For The Pitt News • February 11, 2015

"Seventh Son"Directed by: Sergey BodrovStarring: Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne MooreRated PG-13 for intense fantasy violence and action throughout, frightening images and brief strong languageGrade:...

'Jupiter Ascending': The Wachowskis' latest epic, indulgent misfire

‘Jupiter Ascending’: The Wachowskis’ latest epic, indulgent misfire

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer • February 4, 2015

"Jupiter Ascending"Directed by: The WachowskisStarring: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, Sean BeanRated PG-13 for some violence, sequences of sci-fi action, some suggestive content and partial...

'Project Almanac' an earnest, if illogical, found-footage entry

‘Project Almanac’ an earnest, if illogical, found-footage entry

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer • February 2, 2015

"Project Almanac"Directed by: Dean IsraeliteStarring: Jonny Weston, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Sam LernerRated PG-13 for some language and sexual contentGrade: C+It may not contribute anything groundbreaking...

Depp walks the plank in 'Mortdecai,' one of his worst flops yet

Depp walks the plank in ‘Mortdecai,’ one of his worst flops yet

By Matt Maielli / For The Pitt News • January 26, 2015

"Mortdecai"Directed by: David KoeppStarring: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Paul BettanyGrade: FImagine Johnny Depp as the Sherlock Holmes of the underground art world. Now imagine that he...

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