MOVIES


Movie review: 'We Steal Secrets' fuels WikiLeaks debate

2013-06-20 00:06:25

Documentary maker Alex Gibney shines light on Julian Assange others and whether they're free-speech champions or traitors.


New on DVD this week

New on DVD this week

2013-06-20 00:02:37

"Jack the Giant Slayer" and "Stoker" are hitting store shelves.


Let's Talk About Art: Take a break and pick up film skills

Let's Talk About Art: Take a break and pick up film skills

2013-06-18 00:09:16

Pittsburgh Filmmakers offers opportunities to hone new skills during a gap year or sabbatical.


Robert Downey Jr. calms boy upset at not seeing 'Iron Man'

2013-06-15 00:01:02

Robert Downey Jr. may not be a real superhero, but he sure acted like one for a little Massachusetts boy.


Movie review: Catching up with Jesse and Celine 'Before Midnight'

Movie review: Catching up with Jesse and Celine 'Before Midnight'

2013-06-14 00:17:30

Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy met before sunrise 18 years ago, reconnected before sunset and face mid-life challenges in "Before Midnight."


Film Notes: Director to talk at 'Gasland' screening

Film Notes: Director to talk at 'Gasland' screening

2013-06-14 00:14:54

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox will take questions after free screening of his "Gasland" sequel June 20 at Soldiers & Sailors Hall.


The epic collateral damage of 'Man of Steel'

The epic collateral damage of 'Man of Steel'

2013-06-14 00:10:15

The most violent Superman movie ever shows callous disregard for civilian life. This is what Hollywood thinks sells today?


Studios, theaters spar as trailers get longer and longer

Studios, theaters spar as trailers get longer and longer

2013-06-14 00:07:29

The National Association of Theatre Owners recommended new guidelines to film studios that would cap movie preview trailers at 2 minutes.


'Man of Steel' an action-packed battle between Earth and Krypton

'Man of Steel' an action-packed battle between Earth and Krypton

2013-06-13 00:22:14

The reboot is more action-packed than previous Superman films as it introduces British actor Henry Cavill and pairs him with two dads.


Henry Cavill takes his place in the 'Superman' pantheon

Henry Cavill takes his place in the 'Superman' pantheon

2013-06-13 00:16:28

Henry Cavill joins an elite club of actors who played Superman on screen large and small.


10 reasons we love Superman

10 reasons we love Superman

2013-06-13 00:14:42

True, we flirted with Batman thanks to his Pittsburgh connections, but Superman was our first superhero, whether on the page or screen.


New to DVD This Week

New to DVD This Week

2013-06-13 00:14:15

"Oz the Great and Powerful," "No Pryor Restraint: Life in Concert," and "Snitch."


Movie review: 'This Is the End' raunchy but ridiculously original

Movie review: 'This Is the End' raunchy but ridiculously original

2013-06-12 00:11:00

Guess there won't be sequel to "This Is the End," which really means it, thanks to Seth Rogen, trying to ride out the apocalypse with pals.


Superman author predicts movie will be a blockbuster

Superman author predicts movie will be a blockbuster

2013-06-12 00:10:24

Former Boston newspaperman Larry Tye tugged on Superman's cape and wrote a comprehensive bio of the hero marking his diamond anniversary.


Game review: 'Last of Us' skillfully meshes thrills, emotional storytelling

Game review: 'Last of Us' skillfully meshes thrills, emotional storytelling

2013-06-12 00:07:50

PS3 game keeps zombie threat as a looming menace while delivering on action, narrative and character


Movie Review: Future is a scary place in a bloody 'Purge'

Movie Review: Future is a scary place in a bloody 'Purge'

2013-06-07 00:14:51

Murder is legal, just for 12 hours once a year, in the United States of the future in horror/thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey.


Movie Review: 'Frances Ha' gets lost in its angst

Movie Review: 'Frances Ha' gets lost in its angst

2013-06-07 00:12:47

The Greta Gerwig-starring film is a rom-com without much rom that has a too-quick resolution.


Movie Review: Vaughn, Wilson's comic chemistry propels 'The Internship'

Movie Review: Vaughn, Wilson's comic chemistry propels 'The Internship'

2013-06-07 00:12:06

The onetime "Wedding Crashers" are now vying for a dream job at Google in this new comedy.


Film notes: Armstrong drive-in strives to upgrade

2013-06-07 00:11:30

Armstrong County's Riverside Drive-In raising money to convert to digital, while Rave theater changes to Cinemark in North Hills


Canonsburg abuzz over horror movie

Canonsburg abuzz over horror movie

2013-06-07 00:09:09

A local filmmaker spurs community involvement by shooting a horror movie called "Croaker."


Family Film Guide: 'The Internship'

2013-06-07 00:07:23

Rated PG-13, the comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson is suitable for mature high school students and older.


Bill would expand film tax credit

2013-06-07 00:03:34

Legislation introduced to uncap the state Film Tax Credit program.


Movie reviews: Cast lifts 'Maisie'; 'Love Is' upbeat; 'Source Family' revealing

Movie reviews: Cast lifts 'Maisie'; 'Love Is' upbeat; 'Source Family' revealing

2013-06-07 00:01:56

Divorce drama "What Maisie Knew," foreign rom-com "Love Is All You Need" and "The Source Family" documentary opening on single screens today


Artful films on festival screen

Artful films on festival screen

2013-06-06 00:04:00

Free movies, with art themes ranging from Maxo Vanka murals to original Mad Man, will be shown at Harris during Three Rivers Arts Festival.


DVD reviews: 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' 'Identity Thief,' 'Breaking Bad: The Fifth Season'

DVD reviews: 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' 'Identity Thief,' 'Breaking Bad: The Fifth Season'

2013-06-06 00:02:19

The weakest of the "Die Hard" movies aspires to be all action all the time; "Identity Thief" banks on our affection for its stars.


Obituary: Dean Brooks / 'Cuckoo's Nest' location's overseer

2013-06-03 00:06:15

The real-life physician was superintendent of the Oregon psychiatric hospital where the Oscar-winning film was shot.


Movie review: Illusionists quite clever in 'Now You See Me'

Movie review: Illusionists quite clever in 'Now You See Me'

2013-05-31 00:15:14

The film starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman keeps the magic tricks moving at a fast and furious pace.


Movie review: 'After Earth' crash lands

Movie review: 'After Earth' crash lands

2013-05-31 00:13:11

Fear is the real enemy in M. Night Shyamalan's "After Earth," starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith as futuristic father and teenage son.


Has noted director M. Night Shyamalan lost his touch?

Has noted director M. Night Shyamalan lost his touch?

2013-05-31 00:09:08

'The Sixth Sense' catapulted director M. Night Shyamalan to fame, but in recent years he has slipped as a box-office draw.


Movie review: Epic tale 'Kon-Tiki' still stirs wonderment

Movie review: Epic tale 'Kon-Tiki' still stirs wonderment

2013-05-31 00:08:08

'Kon-Tiki' shares classic sea quest with a new age.


Film Notes: Cinemark theaters plan June series of Spielberg flicks

Film Notes: Cinemark theaters plan June series of Spielberg flicks

2013-05-31 00:05:47

Gala honoring 'The Chief' cast and crew will raise funds for renovation of Mt. Lebanon's Denis; a Spaghetti Western Dinner in Stowe


'Band of Sisters' documentary lets the women tell their story

'Band of Sisters' documentary lets the women tell their story

2013-05-30 00:16:56

Catholic nuns are allowed to tell their own, compelling stories about joyfully serving God and society in "Band of Sisters," at the Harris.


New to DVD this week

New to DVD this week

2013-05-30 00:09:53

'Doctor Who', 'Covert Affairs', 'Bettlejuice', 'Longmire'


Movie Review: 'Fast & Furious 6' is overloaded with action and actors

Movie Review: 'Fast & Furious 6' is overloaded with action and actors

2013-05-24 00:12:51

It's fast, furious and getting crowded in this franchise with good drivers, bad drivers and moves stolen from Flying Wallendas playbook.


Family Film Guide: "Fast & Furious 6"

2013-05-24 00:12:38

Action-packed and cast-heavy sixth installment of series contains some profanity and sexual situations and lots of car chases and crashes.


'Epic' comes up short of its title

'Epic' comes up short of its title

2013-05-24 00:11:29

Honey, they shrunk the animated character with the voice of Amanda Seyfried in "Epic," also featuring talents of Beyonce, Josh Hutcherson.


Movie Review: 'Reluctant Fundamentalist' flips usual terror plots

Movie Review: 'Reluctant Fundamentalist' flips usual terror plots

2013-05-24 00:05:43

Main character Changez's choice is a tough one, between his Islamic roots and the American Dream.


Film notes: Romero flick part of benefit

2013-05-24 00:04:14

"Martin," and its star, John Amplas, will be at Hollywood Theater June 22, with film freebies elsewhere this weekend.


Josh Hutcherson tries animated films

Josh Hutcherson tries animated films

2013-05-24 00:02:16

"Hunger Games" star lends his voice to the new movie "Epic."


Movie Review: 'Renoir' paints a lovely picture

Movie Review: 'Renoir' paints a lovely picture

2013-05-24 00:01:12

This lush period drama opens with the great French artist in the winter of his life. A young woman appears, changing the family dynamic ...


Ed Helms wakes up to the end of 'Hangover' and 'Office' series

Ed Helms wakes up to the end of 'Hangover' and 'Office' series

2013-05-23 00:25:45

The actor says goodbye to comedy trilogy and TV series within a two-week period and concludes, "It's completely bonkers."


New to DVD

New to DVD

2013-05-23 00:23:22

"Beautiful Creatures," "Stand Up Guys," "Parker" and "Side Effects."


GameDaze: 'Metro: Last Light'

2013-05-23 00:13:47

"Metro: Last Light" is an intense game of survival.


Movie review: Finale of 'Hangover' trilogy less funny, more violent

Movie review: Finale of 'Hangover' trilogy less funny, more violent

2013-05-22 00:01:38

It's last call for "The Hangover" comedy franchise as director, stars call it quits at three and a return to Vegas where it all began.


Production of movie delayed; Pittsburgh still an option

2013-05-21 00:05:41

Production of the DreamWorks' time-travel thriller "Glimmer," starring Jeremy Allen White, has been postponed.


'42' worth seeing to learn about heroic Jackie Robinson

2013-05-20 00:13:03

The film about the first black player to break the color barrier in baseball offers lessons for all ages.


2Do This Week, May 19-25: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

2Do This Week, May 19-25: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

2013-05-19 00:23:03

Richard Konzen at Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh Glass Center summer lecture series, Pittsburgh Film Office discussion and more.


New 'Star Trek,' sans Shatner, is all about 'ensemble'

New 'Star Trek,' sans Shatner, is all about 'ensemble'

2013-05-19 00:01:54

No one is idle in "Star Trek Into Darkness," not when J.J. Abrams takes the con and makes actress Zoe Saldana as Lt. Uhura speak Klingon.


Movie review: 'Iceman' fascinating in look at loving thug

2013-05-17 00:13:42

The Iceman cometh and he probably has a gun or other lethal weapon in his hands as he kills 100 people in this true-life tale.


Film Notes: A one-man tribute film to Jimmy Stewart

2013-05-17 00:11:37

Plsu: 'Glimmer' casting; Free film; BET Awards; Silk Screen adds showing.


Pittsburgh native Zachary Quinto revels in Spock role

Pittsburgh native Zachary Quinto revels in Spock role

2013-05-17 00:06:40

Pittsburgh native Zachary Quinto sprints deeper into stardom with his second turn as Spock in J.J. Abrams' sequel "Star Trek Into Darkness."


Movie review: 'From Up on Poppy Hill' charming Japanese animation film

Movie review: 'From Up on Poppy Hill' charming Japanese animation film

2013-05-17 00:02:37

"Poppy Hill": Tame but tender Japanese film beautifully evokes life and love in 1964.


'Mibsters' takes aim at capturing marbles shooting tradition here

2013-05-17 00:01:55

Documentary tells tale of Pittsburgh marble shooters competing at National Marbles Tournament.


New to DVD

New to DVD

2013-05-16 00:17:01

"Cloud Atlas," "Texas Chainsaw" and "Beware of Mr. Baker."


Family Film Guide: 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

2013-05-16 00:14:35

"Into Darkness" gains most of its PG-13 rating from its violent and scary situations.


On Film: Asian-flavored film festival winds up this weekend

On Film: Asian-flavored film festival winds up this weekend

2013-05-16 00:12:41

Silk Screen Film Festival transports moviegoers to the "Valley of Saints" and desperate, duplicitous corners of New Delhi in "B.A. Pass."


Silk Screen schedule

2013-05-16 00:11:14

East meets Pittsburgh in robust second batch of "Silk Screen" film festival features showing today through Sunday night at four venues.


Review: Warp speed ahead for 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Review: Warp speed ahead for 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

2013-05-15 11:44:01

The second J.J. Abrams prequel plunges Kirk & Co. into an action-packed adventure while revamping some established "Trek" lore.


2Do This Week, May 12-18: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

2Do This Week, May 12-18: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

2013-05-12 00:19:58

"Can You Do That In Public?," a talk on public art; writer Nathaniel Philbrick at Writers LIVE; "Wake Up and Dream" with Bridgette Perdue...


Steeltown Film Factory winners announced

Steeltown Film Factory winners announced

2013-05-12 00:18:47

A Carnegie Mellon faculty member's movie script about a wedding planner looking for the perfect date was the winner at a competition.


Stephen Chbosky latest work pays homage to Stephen King

Stephen Chbosky latest work pays homage to Stephen King

2013-05-12 00:13:53

At work on his new novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" author Stephen Chbosky still has Pittsburgh on his mind.


Summer Times: Movies -- loud and heroic

Summer Times: Movies -- loud and heroic

2013-05-10 00:21:15

Summertime and the living is loud and heroic, based on the six dozen movies (at least) coming our way through Labor Day.


Summer Times: Movies in the park

Summer Times: Movies in the park

2013-05-10 00:20:26

Free movies offered in the Pittsburgh parks.


Movie review: Baz Luhrmann presents big, bold version of 'Gatsby'

Movie review: Baz Luhrmann presents big, bold version of 'Gatsby'

2013-05-10 00:13:41

"The Great Gatsby" is aimed at a new generation happy to mix hip-hop, handsome leads, 3-D and a contemporary vibe to the 1920s classic.


Movie review: Tyler Perry's 'Peeples' just a banal rom-com

Movie review: Tyler Perry's 'Peeples' just a banal rom-com

2013-05-10 00:13:21

It's a new twist on meeting the parents but starring Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier and set in the tony Hamptons.


'The Great Gatsby' still challenges myth of American Dream

'The Great Gatsby' still challenges myth of American Dream

2013-05-10 00:12:38

"Gatsby" stands unchallenged as the purest expression of America's promise of success, the hope that drove Jimmy Gatz to become Jay Gatsby.


Film Notes: Film Forum to focus on black issues

2013-05-10 00:10:56

Forum focuses on black issues; 'Hangover' ending earlier; 'Star Trek' at Science Center


Carey Mulligan had to find good side of Daisy

Carey Mulligan had to find good side of Daisy

2013-05-10 00:07:27

The actress talks about Daisy Buchanan, designer dresses and how lucky she was that "The Great Gatsby" isn't a fatter, out-of-print novel.


Cybertainment: Hypejar, Amazon Originals and Grooveshark

Cybertainment: Hypejar, Amazon Originals and Grooveshark

2013-05-10 00:06:10

Hypejar is a virtual crystal ball for pop culture. Amazon Originals web TV pilots are worth tuning in. Grooveshark a boon for Web DJs


Movie review: 'No One Lives': a lot of blood, little else

2013-05-10 00:03:09

"No One Lives" but no one may care when it comes to this R-rated film about a couple who don't want any trouble but get and give plenty.


Summer Times: Three Rivers Arts Festival films

2013-05-10 00:01:31

Free movies during Three Rivers Arts Festival will visit or revisit activist Ai Weiwei, "mad man" Bert Stern and memorable Vanka murals.


Silk Screen Film Festival schedule

Silk Screen Film Festival schedule

2013-05-09 00:15:41

Silk Screen Film Festival opens Friday with gala Downtown setting stage for annual event stretching to May 19 and occupying four venues.


Silk Screen Film Festival has variety of genres, languages and locations

Silk Screen Film Festival has variety of genres, languages and locations

2013-05-09 00:12:13

The Asian film festival opens in Pittsburgh with wealth of movies with variety.


New to DVD this week

New to DVD this week

2013-05-09 00:10:53

'Jack Reacher' and 'Safe Haven'


'Pittsburgh: The Movie' offers collage of city as seen on the big screen

'Pittsburgh: The Movie' offers collage of city as seen on the big screen

2013-05-08 05:38:03

The online video has more than 36,000 views on YouTube in its first six days and reminds us that we sometimes take local beauty for granted.


Pittsburgh Film Office hopes tax plea will bring more movie production to Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Film Office hopes tax plea will bring more movie production to Western Pennsylvania

2013-05-08 00:05:11

It's the tax credit that really sweetens the pot, in many cases making the difference between shooting here or elsewhere.


'Star Trek' opens May 16

2013-05-08 00:01:20

"Star Trek Into Darkness," sequel to 2009 hit, will boldly go into theaters a day earlier than planned, on May 16, Paramount announces.


Obituary: Mike Gray / Author, screenwriter of 'China Syndrome'

2013-05-06 00:12:18

Mike Gray, a writer and filmmaker who tackled thorny contemporary issues in his work, died at age 77.


Steven Spielberg, Bradley Cooper to team for 'American Sniper'

2013-05-03 00:24:01

Spielberg to tackle the story of U.S. sniper Chris Kyle as his next directorial project. Bradley Cooper will star.


Film Notes: Tom Sizemore headed here to star in new movie, 'Mob Priest'

Film Notes: Tom Sizemore headed here to star in new movie, 'Mob Priest'

2013-05-03 00:23:45

Also: Fred Rogers movie report draws perplexed response from his company; Oaks Theater ready to roll out Moonlit Matinee Film Festival.


Movie review: 'Disconnect' plugs into horrors of social media

2013-05-03 00:20:35

"Disconnect" is a cautionary tale about cyberbullying, connecting online with strangers and staring at screens instead of your loved ones.


An evaluation of 'Iron Man 3' finds the superhero universe is a weird place

An evaluation of 'Iron Man 3' finds the superhero universe is a weird place

2013-05-03 00:18:15

Setting aside stacks of comic books and years of reading, a fan looks at "Iron Man 3" and finds the superhero universe is strange.


Movie review: 'Room 237' looks for signs of Kubrick's genius

2013-05-03 00:03:03

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy in a movie supposedly loaded with signs and symbols, "Room 237" claims about "The Shining."


Movie review: 'Iron Man 3' more entertaining than the last flight

Movie review: 'Iron Man 3' more entertaining than the last flight

2013-05-02 00:23:09

The third outing takes some nifty twists and proves better than the second installment, but it's not as memorable as the first movie.


Festival here to present short film finalists

2013-05-02 00:18:17

Five short films will have their Pittsburgh premieres at the second annual Robinson International Short Film Competition.


Ten tidbits about summer movie season 2013

Ten tidbits about summer movie season 2013

2013-05-02 00:15:19

Welcome to summer. It arrives at 9 tonight, the earliest time many theaters will show "Iron Man 3."


New to DVD this week

New to DVD this week

2013-05-02 00:14:13

'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'Not Fade Away,' 'The Guilt Trip'


Starting with 'Iron Man 3,' summer is stocked with superheroes, comedies and sequels

Starting with 'Iron Man 3,' summer is stocked with superheroes, comedies and sequels

2013-05-02 00:02:44

Fetch the popcorn and butter and cue the superheroes, it's summer movie season, and it starts today with "Iron Man 3" flying high.


'Re-Imagining Class': Russian Film Symposium at Pitt opens today

'Re-Imagining Class': Russian Film Symposium at Pitt opens today

2013-04-29 00:14:03

Since the fall of communism, the former Soviet Union has been redefining class, and Pitt's Russian Film Symposium follows suit.


Schedule for the Russian Film Symposium

2013-04-29 00:05:44

The 15th annual event at University of Pittsburgh kicks off today on campus with "Chapiteu-Show I." Wednesday night: "Kokolo" at Melwood.


Zachary Quinto to make Broadway debut

Zachary Quinto to make Broadway debut

2013-04-27 00:18:48

Hollywood's current Spock co-stars with Cherry Jones when the show transfers to New York in September.


Movie Review: 'Sound City' captures heyday of a legendary LA music studio

Movie Review: 'Sound City' captures heyday of a legendary LA music studio

2013-04-26 00:16:09

Dave Grohl films a love letter to the studio that's home to Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Nirvana.


Jackie Evancho's debut on film 'The Company You Keep' is serendipitous

Jackie Evancho's debut on film 'The Company You Keep' is serendipitous

2013-04-26 00:14:13

The Richland performer turns 13, appears with Jose Carreras and makes her big-screen debut as Robert Redford's daughter.


'Pain & Gain' actor's workout regime was painful but helped him gain confidence

'Pain & Gain' actor's workout regime was painful but helped him gain confidence

2013-04-26 00:12:06

Anthony Mackie focused on building bodies, camaraderie and a character based on a real death row occupant, plus what August Wilson told him.


Film clips: 'Mud' pulls you in; 'King's Faith' earnest

Film clips: 'Mud' pulls you in; 'King's Faith' earnest

2013-04-26 00:11:56

Matthew McConaughey, James McDaniel and Lynn Whitfield experience their own pain and gain in two new movies.


'Iron Man' ticket accord reached

2013-04-26 00:11:41

Regal, AMC and Cinemark movie chains reach deal with Disney to show "Iron Man 3," first expected blockbuster of summer season.


Movie Review: 'Sapphires' sings, dances through Vietnam War

Movie Review: 'Sapphires' sings, dances through Vietnam War

2013-04-26 00:10:47

The Sapphires turn back the clock to 1968 when an aboriginal girl group heads to Vietnam to sing, dance and delight American soldiers.


Family Film Guide: 'King's Faith,' 'The Sapphires' and 'Mud'

2013-04-26 00:10:20

Three movies opening today are reviewed from a family perspective.


Movie Review: Superb cast elevates 'Company You Keep'

Movie Review: Superb cast elevates 'Company You Keep'

2013-04-26 00:09:52

Robert Redford is a fugitive turned small-town lawyer with Shia LaBeouf as a cocky young newspaperman on his trail.


Silk Screen Film Festival includes 31 movies and May 10 gala

Silk Screen Film Festival includes 31 movies and May 10 gala

2013-04-26 00:09:42

Silk Screen draws from across the Asian world and the United States for its eighth film festival in Pittsburgh, May 10-19.


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