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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Opinion | Movie theaters: Why you should continue to go

Opinion | Movie theaters: Why you should continue to go

By Isabel Hoch, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025
Staff writer Isabel Hoch argues that readers should go to movie theaters regularly because it builds connections to other people and keeps longstanding film culture alive.
Danny Elfman and Chris Sarandon in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).

Column | The best Halloween films to watch this year

By Heidi Brown, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025

If you have no idea what to do this Halloween or have time to kill before your weekend plans, watching a scary movie is a good option. Personally, I love watching Halloween movies year-round, but there’s...

A scene from “Civil War” (2024).

Opinion | Movies and shows can help reflect current day politics and consequences of polarization

By Abby Breidenbach, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Lots of dystopian stories, like “The Hunger Games” or “Divergent,” portray worlds that seem too distant from ours. It is easy to look at stories like these and think that our world could never...

Opinion // Best shows and movies to watch when you need to love school again

Opinion // Best shows and movies to watch when you need to love school again

By Emma Hannan, Head Opinions Editor • August 25, 2025
Emma Hannan gives some of her recommendations on the best TV shows and movies to watch before classes start.
Opinion | The Oscar best picture ranking no one asked for

Opinion | The Oscar best picture ranking no one asked for

By Raquel Padin-Nicholas, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2025
This spring break, I unfortunately had to stay alone on campus. In my desperation to find something to occupy my time, other than the towering list of assignments I was given, I decided to watch, for the first time ever, all 10 best picture nominees for the Oscars. 
Meaning at the Movies | Clashes, Computers and ‘Companion’

Meaning at the Movies | Clashes, Computers and ‘Companion’

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
In this edition of “Meaning at the Movies,” staff writer Lauren Deaton explores the ideals of feminism and reclamation of identity in a new release — “Companion”
Opinion | Ride-or-dies that you love to hate

Opinion | Ride-or-dies that you love to hate

By The Pitt News Staff • February 18, 2025
Opinions, opinions, opinions — we’ve got them! More specifically, we’ve got opinions on stuff the masses love to hate. From movies to art, actors to bands, we’ve got some ride-or-dies that are considered quite the hot take.
Meaning at the Movies // A reflection on queerness in ‘Brokeback Mountain’

Meaning at the Movies // A reflection on queerness in ‘Brokeback Mountain’

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
In this edition of “Meaning at the Movies,” staff writer Lauren Deaton explores the ways in which queer identity is explored and depicted in “Brokeback Mountain.”
Couch Critic // The War on Biopics

Couch Critic // The War on Biopics

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • January 25, 2025
In this week's Couch Critic, Emily Harris discusses her growing fatigue with the oversaturation of biopic movies.
Meaning at the Movies | Lady Bird: Longing & Leaving

Meaning at the Movies | Lady Bird: Longing & Leaving

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024
In this edition of Meaning at the Movies, staff writer Lauren Deaton explores what makes “Lady Bird” her favorite movie and all it has taught her about herself
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