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‘The Lobster’ leaves plenty to chew on

By Ian Flanagan / Culture Editor June 7, 2016

“The Lobster,” for all of its bizarre pleasures, is a film that in some ways defies proper analysis. After developing a curious reputation for itself since its Jury Prize win at last year’s Cannes...

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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...

‘Pixels’ stuck in the past

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

“Pixels” Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan  Grade: C Run for your lives from this mediocre alien invasion flick. Based on a short film of the same name — and not...

Watch Dogs not hype-defying, but satisfies on some level

‘Watch Dogs’ not hype-defying, but satisfies on some level

By Stephanie Roman / Staff Writer July 8, 2014

"Watch Dogs"Developer: Ubisoft MontrealReleased: May 27Available on: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii UGrade: B-The Chicago Cubs are ahead in the bottom of the...

Jersey Boys a gloomier look at The Four Seasons rise to fame

‘Jersey Boys’ a gloomier look at The Four Seasons’ rise to fame

By Sam Bojarski / Staff Writer July 8, 2014

"Jersey Boys"Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen and Michael LomendaDirected by: Clint EastwoodGrade: BFrankie Valli (John Lloyd Young) once said he’d be bigger than Sinatra — big words for a...

Neko Case brings big voice, laughs to Byham Theater

Neko Case brings big voice, laughs to Byham Theater

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor July 1, 2014

Nearly all conversations about Neko Case revolve around her voice — it’s a powerful, cutting weapon of an instrument.After Monday night’s show at the Byham Theater, Case likely sparked several new...

22 Jump Street a rare sufficient comedy sequel

’22 Jump Street’ a rare sufficient comedy sequel

"22 Jump Street"Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice CubeDirected by: Phil Lord and Christopher MillerGrade: B“You boys are going to college.” Those were the last words we heard in the 2012...

Lego Movie a stop-motion success

‘Lego Movie’ a stop-motion success

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer February 5, 2014

"The Lego Movie"Directed by: Phil Lord, Christopher MillerStarring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth BanksFrom afar, “The Lego Movie” may seem like a shameless cash-in on a recognizable toy brand...

‘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...

Pittsburgh Public Theaters True West suffers from campy excess

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘True West’ suffers from campy excess

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor November 14, 2013

Sam Shepard’s “True West,” which is being performed at the Pittsburgh Public Theater through Dec. 8, is a brilliant, darkly comic play about envy, alcohol and that classic pastime of searching for...

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