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Guy Fieri of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” fame.

Weekend Watchlist: Food edition

By The Pitt News Staff • September 27, 2019
Weekend Watchlist is back! In honor of this week’s Dining Guide, TPN staffers picked their favorite food-related shows that are currently available to stream.

Screen Time: Can Netflix save the romantic comedy?

By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor • July 9, 2019
Ten out of the 20 highest-grossing movies of 2018 were sequels; eight out of 20 were superhero movies; 18 were based on existing properties. In an age where movie studios are all about the blockbuster, that’s become the story of the box office.
“Russian Doll” production still.

Netflix’s latest show ‘Russian Doll’ asks — but doesn’t answer — major questions of mortality

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • February 19, 2019
Lots of people, whether they’re depressed or not, grapple with the idea of their own mortality in life. But in Netflix’s new series “Russian Doll,” it really doesn’t matter.
“Candy Jar” release poster.

Blog: Our weekend watchlist, take three

By The Pitt News Staff • February 8, 2019
For the third time, our weekend watchlist is back by popular demand. This time with both television shows and movies featured on popular streaming services.
Velvet Buzzsaw release poster.

‘Velvet Buzzsaw:’ highbrow comedy, lowbrow delivery

By Vikram Sundar, Staff Writer • February 5, 2019
“Velvet Buzzsaw” follows various participants of the very niche contemporary art scene in Los Angeles. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo.
Ted Bundy is am infamous serial killer responsible for the brutal abuse, assault and murder of 36 women in the 1970s.

Opinion | The immorality of romanticizing a serial killer

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • February 4, 2019
Rather than expose the actions of a psychopathic criminal, the movie is trending all over social media because of Bundy’s good looks and supposed charm.
Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya.”

Blog: Our weekend watchlist, movie edition

By The Pitt News Staff • January 25, 2019
Last week we shared our top television shows to stream during the bad winter weather. This week, there may not be a storm coming, but we are ready to share our weekend watchlist. Instead of a series, The Pitt News staff is recommending some of our favorite films.
A still with Neil Patrick Harris, center, from A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Blog: What to watch this wintery weekend

By The Pitt News Staff • January 18, 2019
With bad weather on the way, it’s looking like this weekend will be spent indoors. For the best indoor entertainment, our staff has shared their top picks of shows from online streaming services.
The usual girl-stalked-by-creepy-guy narrative is turned upside down in this #MeToo-era, psychological thriller. Based on the 2014 novel by Caroline Kepnes, the series “You” follows unassuming bookstore clerk Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) after he becomes obsessed with customer Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail).

Always watching ‘You,’ new series sparks controversy

By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2019
If you frequently use the internet, you’ve probably heard about the new Netflix series “You.” The show is intriguing, but utterly creepy.
Trevante Rhodes and Sandra Bullock in “Bird Box.”

Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ creates social media craze

By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor • January 8, 2019
Though the new Netflix film “Bird Box” is known for its viral social media challenge, the film itself has gained a record-breaking 45 million views.
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