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5 Pittsburgh-Based Activities to do This Fourth of July

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • July 1, 2022
Whether it’s seeing fireworks, listening to live music, or enjoying the summer heat, there are all kinds of July 4 activities happening throughout Pittsburgh. If you find yourself having trouble looking for your proper Fourth of July activity, listed below are five suggestions.
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Austin Butler in a scene from "Elvis."

Review | ‘Elvis’ — A Film in Two

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • June 29, 2022
For all its dazzle "Elvis" can’t decide if it wants to be about the singer or his career.
Ewan McGregor plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in Lucasfilm's “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”

Review | ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ episode six sticks the landing and delivers a satisfying conclusion

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 29, 2022
In a series finale full of lightsabers, blasters and returning characters, it’s the character dynamics that really shine in episode six of “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”
Rex Orange County performs at Stage AE on Tuesday.

Rex Orange County’s First Time At Stage AE Is More Than ‘Worth It’ For Sold-Out Crowd

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • June 24, 2022
In the 90-degree June heat, thousands of fans crowded into the pit of Stage AE to see the one and only Rex Orange County. Sweat clinging to their skin, fans rushed to the steel barricade to get a closer look at the indie singer. 
Ewan McGregor plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in Lucasfilm's “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”

Review | ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ episode five gives fans many anticipated reveals

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 21, 2022
After four episodes of slow, careful build up, episode five of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” finally gives us some of the release and reveals that viewers and “Star Wars” fans have been waiting for.
Rhys Darby, left, plays Stede Bonnet alongside Taika Waititi, who plays Captain Blackbeard, in season 1, episode 9 of “Our Flag Means Death.”

Queer shows and movies to watch this Pride month

By Sinead McDevitt, Contributing Editor • June 21, 2022
Happy Pride month! While parades and festivals are coming back in full swing, there’s still plenty you can do if you want to celebrate indoors — namely watching these queer shows and movies!
Kristen Stewart, left, plays Timlin alongside Léa Seydoux, who plays Caprice, in “Crimes of the Future.”

Review | ‘Crimes of the Future’— to feel beyond pain

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • June 21, 2022
In a world without pain, there’s hope in David Cronenberg’s return to horror.
Review | Stranger Things season four struggles to juggle its own universe

Review | Stranger Things season four struggles to juggle its own universe

By Shreya Singh, Staff Writer • June 14, 2022
Six years ago, the Duffer Brothers brought us a show that would proceed to put adults and teenagers alike in a chokehold. After three long years of waiting, season four of Stranger Things has finally dropped — or at least the first part of it.
Ewan McGregor plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in Lucasfilm's “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”

Review | Episode four of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ showcases character at the expense of the overarching plot

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 14, 2022
Now on episode four of a six-episode run, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” still feels like it's taking its time and letting Obi-Wan grow back into the Jedi he once was, but it’s starting to wear a bit thin. Each episode thus far has shown Obi-Wan taking steps to become who he once was, and this episode does the same.
Review | Episode three of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ brings the Jedi master face to face with a certain former Padawan

Review | Episode three of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ brings the Jedi master face to face with a certain former Padawan

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 8, 2022
Staff Writer Brandon Raglow notes that episode three of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” felt like a hodgepodge collection of very fun moments and character interactions that help to flesh out the story of the show and the world of Star Wars, while still giving fans some story progression in the back half.
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