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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Alejandro Loayza Grisi answers questions at the film screening of “Utama” in the Cathedral of Learning on Tuesday evening.

Bolivian director Alejandro Loayza Grisi attends Pitt screening of his film ‘Utama’

By Quinn Cilea, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

The Pitt Spanish and film and media studies departments came together on Tuesday, March 26 to host a screening of the 2022 drama “Utama,” along with the writer and director, Alejandro Loayza Grisi....

The executive board of SCENE@Pitt poses for a selfie during a meeting.

SCENE@Pitt connects, inspires aspiring student filmmakers

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

The film industry is a competitive field, so it is important for aspiring creatives to have a supportive environment that allows them to grow their connections and share their work, according to Hannah...

Will Zavala, a visiting lecturer in the film and media studies program at Pitt, addresses the audience during DOCTOBER, a collegiate film contest, at WQED Studio A on Sunday, Sept. 29.

DOCTOBER competition showcases Pittsburgh student documentarians

By Quinn Cilea, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

The first annual DOCTOBER collegiate film contest took place last Sunday at the historic WQED Studio A, the home of the iconic Pittsburgh children’s show “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood.” The competition...

A showing of Rehana Maryam Noor in the auditorium of Alumni Hall as part of the Screenshot Asia film festival on Sept. 28, 2022.

Film festivals coming to Pittsburgh in October

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor September 21, 2023

The air is getting cooler. Your nose is getting stuffier. You’ve made the annual transition from shorts to pants and t-shirts to sweaters. The September equinox is nigh — autumn is upon us! Grab a...

Producer Bruce Spiegel talks about his film “City of Steel” alongside former steel workers during a small screening for students in the William Pitt Union on Monday.

‘City of Steel’ documentary screening sheds light on Pittsburgh’s industrial decline through steelworker narratives

By Jiya Narwal, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

It took Bruce Spiegel nearly seven years to complete his documentary, “City of Steel,” from 2015 until its premiere at the AMC Waterfront 22 in Homestead in 2022. Spiegel joined three former steelworkers...

‘Representation is so important’: ReelAbilities independent film festival showcases stories of people with disabilities

‘Representation is so important’: ReelAbilities independent film festival showcases stories of people with disabilities

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

In most movie theaters, many people with disabilities will often find themselves neither represented on the big screen nor in the audience. But Pittsburgh’s iteration of an international film festival...

“Bottoms” movie poster.

Review: ‘Bottoms’ is a lesbian movie that’s not emotionally exhausting

By Ryleigh Lord, Contributing Editor September 14, 2023

After decades of films that end in tragedy and leave gay women around the world walking out of theaters in tears, lesbians finally have their “Superbad” — and it’s the most entertaining movie of...

Aditi Sridhar presented at the Oscars on March 12.

‘Part of that moment in history’: Pitt film student presents at Oscars

By Carissa Canzona, Staff Writer March 19, 2023
Aditi Sridhar, a senior film and psychology major, made her Hollywood debut last Sunday when she presented trophies at the 95th Academy Awards.
Editorial | The Oscar Nominations could be better

Editorial | The Oscar Nominations could be better

By The Pitt News Editorial Board January 30, 2023
As we move into the 2023 Oscar season, we see many of the same movies up for awards, some for good reason and others… not so much.
M3GAN movie poster released by Universal Studios.

Review | ‘M3GAN’ — Unexpectedly hilarious

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer January 13, 2023
The sci-fi horror brand is not all that new, but the comedy-horror-camp era that “M3GAN” is ushering into pop culture is a fresh take on weaving sci-fi and horror together.
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