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'Better Call Saul' captures winning feel of 'Bad,' but carves own path

‘Better Call Saul’ captures winning feel of ‘Bad,’ but carves own path

By Jack Trainor / Staff Writer February 26, 2015

As the final season of AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” wound down in 2013,  creator Vince Gilligan announced that a spin-off would follow the beloved series, putting fears and uncertainty of a post-“Bad”...

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 26, 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:...

This Weekend … 2.25 – 3.1

By The A&E Staff February 26, 2015

Thurs., Feb. 26 (through Mar. 6)“Urinetown”Studio TheatreCathedral of Learning basement8 p.m. (2 p.m. on Sunday)Tickets available at box officePitt’s Theatre Arts program will perform Greg Kotis...

Meat & Potatoes: A tasteful blend between casual and upscale

Meat & Potatoes: A tasteful blend between casual and upscale

By Abby Hoffman / For The Pitt News February 23, 2015

We often talk about “meat and potatoes” like “bread and butter” — a go-to staple in any person’s diet. But the restaurant Meat & Potatoes, with its only location downtown on Penn Avenue, serves...

Bye bye, Li'l Sebastian: A farewell to 'Parks and Rec'

Bye bye, Li’l Sebastian: A farewell to ‘Parks and Rec’

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2015

“Parks and Recreation” seemed like an idea doomed from the start.From its first trailers and TV spots in 2008, the show, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, appeared to copy the style and feel...

Pitt students sell handmade goods on Etsy

Pitt students sell handmade goods on Etsy

By Meghan Bray / For The Pitt News February 19, 2015

There’s something inherently old-fashioned about knitting and craftsmanship, but that hasn’t stopped students from selling their own handmade goods on the web. Anyone can easily sell their handmade...

Drake takes on Cash Money, hints at major leap forward on new mixtape

Drake takes on Cash Money, hints at major leap forward on new mixtape

By Dale Shoemaker / Assistant News Editor February 19, 2015

DrakeIf You're Reading This, It's Too LateGrade: A-Scene: Inside the Cash Money Records main office, Young Money floor. Standard office layout with rows of cubicles. Tour posters for Lil Wayne, Drake,...

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

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

“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...

Local artists vow to revamp city public art laws

Local artists vow to revamp city public art laws

By Grace Kelly / Staff Writer February 17, 2015

If public art in Pittsburgh had a Facebook page, it would be in a “complicated relationship” with the city — a relationship worthy of a dramatic soap opera script. Last Thursday, the city and the...

'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...

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