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Review | ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ — once more into the danger zone

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • June 8, 2022

“Top Gun: Maverick” oozes with nostalgia and drips with old-school cool.

Pittsburgh Pride returns with Billy Porter, calls for more LGBTQIA+ advocacy

By John Blair, Senior Staff Photographer • June 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of people gathered in front of the City-County building for the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March and Parade on Saturday morning.

Review | ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ shows love for the prequels while filling in the gaps before ‘A New Hope’

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 1, 2022

When the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy was released, it was widely criticized by critics and fans alike. And to be fair, that’s not necessarily unwarranted. The prequels fail on many levels with clunky dialogue, awkward CGI and some poor acting and directing choices.

Review | ‘Men’ has a lot to say—but is it worth listening?

By Jacob Mraz, For The Pitt News • June 1, 2022

In his shocking new horror, “Men,” writer-director Alex Garland asks questions about men in society — but expects the audience to fill in the blanks.

Review | ‘Everything, Everywhere All At Once’ is another A24 classic

By Serena Garcia, For The Pitt News • June 1, 2022

Everything, Everywhere All At Once is the perfect combination of thriller, comedy, a lot of magic and a little bit of romance.

Pittsburgh-based record label holds first Maple House Music Festival

By Bella Markovitz, For The Pitt News • May 25, 2022

Hundreds of music lovers congregated at Hartwood Acres Park for the first-ever Maple House Music and Arts Festival this past Saturday.

Review | “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” falls short of potential

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • May 25, 2022

The best part of Marvel’s newest film is the villain. Contrary to popular belief, the antagonist can be an audience member’s favorite character.

AAPI shows and movies to check out this month

By Sinead McDevitt, Contributing Editor • May 18, 2022

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so here is a list of films and shows created by and starring AAPI individuals.

Ukrainian cinema takes center stage at the 2022 New East Cinema Symposium

By Serena Garcia, For The Pitt News • May 18, 2022

In light of Russia’s February 24th invasion of Ukraine, the 2022 New East Cinema Symposium at Pitt aimed to focus on highlighting Ukrainian culture and cinema through various film showings this past week.

Study tips for the overworked, exhausted Pitt student

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • April 21, 2022

It seems that as soon as the academic year starts, we have to say goodbye to it, and these last few weeks of the spring semester are like pulling teeth. In the college world, we all have to figure out study methods that get us through the class material.