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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Toll Gate Revival offers a variety of rustic decor.  Photo courtesy of Toll Gate Revival Instagram

Resurrecting the Rust Belt: Toll Gate Revival nostalgic of industrial era

By Jack Trainor / Culture Editor November 17, 2015

Point to any of the artifacts or antiques in Seth Hunter’s store and he’ll tell you it has a story. “This isn’t your traditional antique shop,” said Hunter, sitting on a 1950s-era, red cushioned...

Noel Wells and Aziz Ansari in the Netflix original series Master of None. (K.C. Bailey/Netflix)

‘Master of None’ balances comedy with commentary

By Tarun Sathish / Staff Writer November 17, 2015

Sometimes a show comes along at the perfect time, making a statement about the world right when the issue is prevalent. The first season of Netflix’s new show, “Master of None,” not only does that,...

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True or false: rating TV’s dorm depictions

By Britnee Meiser / Staff Writer November 13, 2015

Small dorms, nonexistent closets, communal bathrooms, annoying roommates — these grievances compose the reality of college housing. Sure, it’s entertaining to see how the other — fictional —...

Film frontier: Pittsburgh in the movies

By Nick Mullen & Jack Trainor / Culture Staff November 13, 2015

Hollywood is beginning to discover the City of Bridges as the next city of movie sets. In recent years, Pittsburgh has served as a blue-collar backdrop for a multitude of notable films and genres, from...

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‘Good Kids’ arrives at Pitt

By Valkyrie Speaker & Brady Langmann / The Pitt News Staff November 12, 2015

We’re all good kids, every one of us. That’s what the ensemble of playwright Naomi Iizuka’s “Good Kids” keep telling each other throughout Pitt Stages’ latest production, inspired by real...

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The spy who lost me: ‘Spectre’ disappoints

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer November 12, 2015

'Spectre' Starring: Daniel Craig, Christolph Waltz Directed by: Sam Mendes Grade: C+ As Sam Mendes and Daniel Craig returned after the dizzying Bond bliss of “Skyfall,” fans were likely expecting...

Star Wars countdown: ‘Episode II: Attack of the Clones’

By Walter Howard November 12, 2015

Welcome to the “Star Wars” countdown and may the Force be with you. Each week leading up to the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” The Pitt News will retroactively review the “Star Wars”...

Pitt jazz professor and pianist Geri Allen joined the festivities in a few numbers.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

In the mood: Jazz concert caps weeklong event

By Noah Coco / for The Pitt News November 10, 2015

On any other stage on Pitt’s campus, Senior Vice Chancellor Kathy Humphrey might have been the most remarkable guest to sing the blues, but Saturday night was the exception. Humphrey joined a cast of...

Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay star in Room. (Ruth Hurl/Element Pictures)

‘Room’ holds delicate, masterful performances

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer November 10, 2015

"Room" Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson Starring: Brie Larson, Joan Allen, Jacob Tremblay Grade: A Some films try to make you see the world in a new way, while “Room” makes you feel like you’re...

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Improv-ing Pittsburgh: The Maker Theater welcomes wacky, weird productions

By Jack Trainor / Culture Editor November 5, 2015

When comedian D.J. Kingston wanted to make an improv show about his schizophrenia in 2012, only one theater agreed to stage it. That host, then known as Steel City Improv Theatre, was famous for its comedy...

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