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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...

Trey Anastasio Band rocks Stage AE with lengthy, new jams

Trey Anastasio Band rocks Stage AE with lengthy, new jams

By Sam Bojarski / Staff Writer December 1, 2014

Outside Stage AE on the North Shore, Brent Milstrom, a 50-year-old seasoned tour veteran and his friend peer into two narrow windows on a double door. It’s 5:30 p.m. — a full 2.5 hours before Trey...

Steel City 'Godfather' less than convincing

Steel City ‘Godfather’ less than convincing

By Jack Shelly / For The Pitt News December 1, 2014

A&E’s new reality series, “Godfather of Pittsburgh,” doesn’t have anything to do with the Mafia. The show, which premiered this month, follows the life of Allegheny County entrepreneur Vince Isoldi...

'Gatherings' explores common peace in worship and art

‘Gatherings’ explores common peace in worship and art

By Elaina Zachos / For The Pitt News November 24, 2014

In January 2011, a woman clad in an asymmetrical patchwork dress approached the Agape Christian Fellowship Church of Pittsburgh in Larimer County. Adjusting her scarf, she entered the church and stayed...

Chopping up Oakland Ave.

Chopping up Oakland Ave.

By Abby Hoffman / For The Pitt News November 24, 2014

Sometimes, the stir-fry station at 360 Degrees in Market Central just doesn’t cut it. Pitt students are constantly on the hunt for the next best meal, and Asian eats can provide a nice shake-up to the...

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...

Taylor Swift matures, shocks with her wildly catchy '1989'

Taylor Swift matures, shocks with her wildly catchy ‘1989’

By Elizabeth Rakow / For The Pitt News November 19, 2014

Taylor Swift1989Grade: B+It’s cool to hate Taylor Swift. She’s a powerhouse female performer who consistently releases hit after hit, giving new meaning to the word “catchy” and a refreshing sense...

Get inked: a rundown of Pittsburgh's tattoo options

Get inked: a rundown of Pittsburgh’s tattoo options

By Kat Prosachik / Staff Writer November 17, 2014

Years ago, tattoos signaled nonconformity and originality. Body art, now a very mainstream trend, is considered socially acceptable by most, especially the millennial generation.The first evidence of tattoos...

'Dumb and Dumber To' brings the gags but lacks the heart

‘Dumb and Dumber To’ brings the gags but lacks the heart

By Dylan Galper / For The Pitt News November 17, 2014

“Dumb and Dumber To”Directed by: Peter Farrelly, Bobby FarrellyStarring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob RiggleRated: PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, partial nudity, language and some drug referencesNow...

However you spell it, Parquet Courts deliver the goods

However you spell it, Parquet Courts deliver the goods

By Dan Willis / Staff Writer November 17, 2014

Two bands released two albums this year. I know that doesn’t sound that impressive, but this story gets slighly more complicated.I would like to say that the two excellent albums Sunbathing Animal, released...

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