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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Senior Caleb Porto and a few other UPTV members create an alternative history of Lewis and Clarks expedition in their short film, titled, Lewis. (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Fischer)

Fast Films: UPTV hosts 24-hour film festival

By Siddhi Shockey / For The Pitt News October 3, 2017

The screen fades to black after the character of Meriwether Lewis gets impaled — by his future self. Lewis uses a power strip as a makeshift time machine and travels back to when he launched a knife...

Sara Dosa from Audrie & Daisy poses with an award at The 76th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony at Cipriani, Wall Street on May 20, 2017 in New York City. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Films Challenge Existing Perspectives

By Janine Faust | Assistant News Editor September 14, 2017

The theater screen faded to black. Afterward there was no scuffling of feet, no whispers or laughter. Instead, the audience remained relatively quiet as several panelists took their seat at a table...

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Asian-American film festival comes back to PGH

By Lexi Kennell / Culture Editor September 6, 2017

In an age when the United States prides itself on diversity but is plagued with racism, it’s important to support arts from all different cultures. Opportunities to do just this are everywhere, as long...

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Songs over storyline: music fuels Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver”

By Matt Maielli / Contributing Editor June 27, 2017

After watching Edgar Wright’s new film “Baby Driver,” I have no doubt Wright would be a ton of fun at karaoke night. Wright’s newest film prioritizes its soundtrack — packing a whopping 30...

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‘A Bigger Splash’ rides wave of passion

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer May 17, 2016

After a year of cycling through international festivals, Italian director Luca Guadagnino’s English-language “A Bigger Splash” has made its way to American theaters. As a dialogue-laden, lengthy...

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Marvel v DC: the battle for the multiplex

By Ian Flanagan / Culture Editor May 10, 2016

Eight years after “Iron Man” set the stage — and perfected Marvel’s new brand — Disney’s unprecedented superhero franchise is still running like clockwork. Disney released the 13th entry in...

Kiss Me Goodbye is one of the many local independent film productions in Pittsburgh.  Photo courtesy of Kept Shut Productions

State budget woes vary among filmmakers

By Elaina Zachos / Staff Writer December 8, 2015

Lights, camera, no action on the state’s budget is shoving film production crews out of Pittsburgh, hurting the hospitality industry and pulling the curtains on the city’s reputation as the next Hollywood. With...

‘Lone Survivor’ encapsulates complexities of modern war

By Shawn Cooke / Staff Writer January 29, 2014

You could argue that the climax of “Lone Survivor” occurs just halfway into the movie.After Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg) and his team of Navy SEALs are discovered by three mountain herders (two...

‘The Wolf of Wall Street:’ Scorsese’s dumbed down ode to stock market’s criminal element

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor December 21, 2013

         “The Wolf of Wall Street”Directed by: Martin ScorseseStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot RobbieGrade: B-It wasn’t more than a year ago that audiences found Leonardo DiCaprio...

12 Years a Slave an unwavering glimpse at Antebellum South

’12 Years a Slave’ an unwavering glimpse at Antebellum South

By Brett Murphy / Senior Staff Writer November 4, 2013

"12 Years a Slave"Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Lupita Nyong'oDirected by: Steve McQueenGrade: ADangling from a noose, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor)...

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