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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

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...

Time Capsule: LCD Soundsystem’s eponymous debut turns 10

By Dan Willis / Staff Writer • January 5, 2015

It is impossible to feel contempt for LCD Soundsystem. No matter what your opinion is of frontman James Murphy’s three-albums-and-done dance-punk collective, you still aren’t going to roll your eyes...

“N’At’s All Folks”: The Second City brings a Pittsburgh-specific gig

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer • January 4, 2015

Although they hail from Chicago, the improv troupe The Second City visits Pittsburgh with a show exclusively for and about the city’s residents. The critically acclaimed ensemble will perform its original...

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...

TPN’s picks for the best upcoming concerts

By The A&E Staff • January 4, 2015

After a typical end-of-year concert dry spell to close out 2014, the early months of 2015 reveal a manifold forecast of artists storming Pittsburgh. Here are some of The Pitt News’ most anticipated shows...

Gotta catch ’em all: How to keep yourself healthy for finals, Pokémon-style

By Stephanie Roman / Staff Writer • December 8, 2014

Finals week looms ahead like the Elite Four, and the path there is the same: Victory Road. In between studying and playing the new Pokémon games, recall the lessons you learned in Trainers’ School....

Forget Mozart: Studying doesn’t need classical music backdrop

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor • December 8, 2014

Some subscribe to the belief that classical music can boost intelligence — the “Mozart Effect.” I’m not here to bust myths, but, when it comes to studying, I’ve almost always favored rock bands...

TPN’s Copy Chef tackles quick recipes to save time for studies

By Ellie Petrosky / Copy Chief • December 8, 2014

As final exams and deadlines approach, spending time in the kitchen is the last thing on my mind.Trust me — I’m definitely the type of person who prefers making a run to Chipotle or to pick up Chinese...

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...