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Time Capsule: Linklater's timeless romance, 'Before Sunrise' turns 20

Time Capsule: Linklater’s timeless romance, ‘Before Sunrise’ turns 20

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor January 22, 2015

Although January has become a cinematic dumping ground for mental vacations such as “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” Liam Neeson saving his daughter “one last time” or Kevin Hart movies, the occasional...

Eastwood paints chilling war picture in 'Sniper'

Eastwood paints chilling war picture in ‘Sniper’

By Andrew Fishman / Staff Writer January 19, 2015

"American Sniper"Director: Clint EastwoodStarring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna MillerRated R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout, including some sexual referencesGrade: AAfter Chris...

'Inherent Vice' an engrossing fever dream

‘Inherent Vice’ an engrossing fever dream

By Dylan Galper / Staff Writer January 12, 2015

"Inherent Vice"Directed by: Paul Thomas AndersonStarring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen WilsonRated R for drug use throughout, sexual content, graphic nudity, language and some violenceGrade: AThere...

The name's May, Aunt May: Have the studios taken superhero universe-building a bit too far?

The name’s May, Aunt May: Have the studios taken superhero universe-building a bit too far?

By Jack Trainor / Staff Writer January 12, 2015

Since their launch to prominence in America during World War II and their cultural takeover from the 1960s onward, superheroes have always represented the best of intentions — whether that’s escapism,...

Cumberbatch commands the whip-smart 'Imitation Game'

Cumberbatch commands the whip-smart ‘Imitation Game’

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer January 7, 2015

“The Imitation Game”Directed by: Morten TyldumStarring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew GoodeRated PG-13 for some sexual references, mature thematic material and historical smokingGrade:...

Jolie's 'Unbroken' begs for Oscars, but is an unbearable torture-fest

Jolie’s ‘Unbroken’ begs for Oscars, but is an unbearable torture-fest

By Dylan Galper / Staff Writer January 5, 2015

"Unbroken"Directed by: Angelina JolieStarring: Jack O'Connell, Takamasa IshiharaRated PG-13 for war violence including sequences of brutality, and brief languageGrade: CThe tagline for “Unbroken” reads...

TPN’s 2015 pop culture resolutions

By The A&E Staff January 4, 2015

Almost everybody wants to hit the gym, shave off the beer belly or eat healthier in the new year — but some of us realize those goals are too well-worn and cliched to pan out. So instead, why not pledge...

Donuts and Dystopias: Inside the pages of doomsday entertainment

Donuts and Dystopias: Inside the pages of doomsday entertainment

By Abbey Reighard / Senior Staff Writer December 4, 2014

On the 35th floor of the Cathedral of Learning, high above the noise and lights of the city, a group of about 15 Pitt students gather in a small stone room, which looks like a relic of the past, to discuss...

Early Oscar Talk: Sorting out phony hopefuls from contenders

Early Oscar Talk: Sorting out phony hopefuls from contenders

Earlier this week, the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) and the National Board of Review released their awards for the best films of the year. Many movie pundits on the web are quick to tweak their...

Home Movie Day set to preserve and share private memories

Home Movie Day set to preserve and share private memories

By Giulia Schaub / For The Pitt News November 19, 2014

There’s no denying the charm and timelessness of a good old-fashioned home movie shot on Super 8 film, especially now that most of us shoot Vine and Instagram home videos every day.To honor the vintage...

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