Author: Sean Collier
The Terrible Towel Turns 50
Did you know the Terrible Towel has been to space?
George Clooney Is a Movie Star in ‘Jay Kelly,’ but Adam Sandler Steals the Show
A breakdown turns comic, then heartbreaking, in this film from Noah Baumbach.
7 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend
Explore a world of lights at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden — or see a pair of classic novels on stage.
Collier’s Weekly: The Top 5 Christmas Remixes at Kennywood’s Holiday Lights
While plenty of the park’s signature attractions are up and running for the yuletide celebration, some are more festive than others.
What Is Heather Abraham’s Best of the ’Burgh?
Her Pittsburgh hidden gem is...
Why We Love Heinz Hall
The lauded Pittsburgh Symphony Orchera sounds good no matter where they play — but they never sound better than in the gorgeous confines of Heinz Hall.
This Unconnected Telephone in Millvale Lets You ‘Speak’ to Departed Loved Ones
Pittsburgh’s Telephone of the Wind was installed in 2023.
Collier’s Weekly: Giving Thanks for Small (and Big) Things
PM Managing Editor Sean Collier compiles a half-dozen details he’s thankful for.
A Year Later, ‘Wicked: For Good’ Wraps Up an Occasionally Enchanting Story
Cynthia Erivo dazzles once again in a sequel that improves on its predecessor.
Collier’s Weekly: Save Breezewood, the Town of Motels
It’s more than just a curiosity: The town that serves as an interruption in the Pennsylvania Turnpike is good for safety on the road.
The Heartbreaking Drama ‘Train Dreams’ Takes a Beautiful, Somber Journey West
The film stars Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones as early-20th-century settlers.
The Arts Landing Project Is Ahead of Schedule — and Should Be Ready for the NFL Draft
The 4-acre, multipurpose green space in the heart of the Cultural District will feature a massive stage, a playground and more.
After 33 Years, We Still Love the Phantom’s Revenge — Here’s Why
The ride is still getting national attention.
Discover the Birthplace of Henry Clay Frick
Spend a day immersed in tradition with an overnight stay in Scottdale — then find more to do in nearby Mt. Pleasant.
Eddie Murphy Keeps His Guard Up in the Documentary ‘Being Eddie’
The star reflects on his career without revealing any cracks in his public persona.
Collier’s Weekly: Christmas? Halloween? Now It’s One Big Spooky-Holiday Season
The holidays have melded into one another — but that might actually be a good thing.
What Do the Colors on the Gulf Tower Mean?
Here's how to read the color codes.
The Peoples Gas Holiday Market Is Moving to the Cultural District
Pittsburgh's beloved annual event will take place in three spots near the Benedum Center — but Market Square will still be bustling for the holidays.
Guillermo del Toro Brings Out Gods and Monsters in a Lush ‘Frankenstein’
It may miss the pulpy punch of the 1931 classic, but there’s plenty to admire in this adaptation.
Collier’s Weekly: Pittsburgh Comes Together to Feed Our Neighbors — Because Congress Won’t
Local efforts are necessary — since negotiations to end the government shutdown aren’t even happening.
We Live in Strange Times, But ‘Bugonia’ Doesn’t Know How to Handle Them
The thriller stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons as the players in an unhinged kidnapping.
Collier’s Weekly: It’s Time to Admit That We’re Bad Drivers
Pittsburghers are good at a great many things, but we don’t always do well on the road.
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Breaks the Biopic Mold
The film stars Jeremy Allen White as the icon at a low point.
Collier’s Weekly: Why You Should Visit the Private Side of Clayton — and Why It Looks Different Up There
New tours offer a glimpse not only at Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age past but also at the realities of running a cultural institution.
A Couple of Local Favorites Are Engaged
Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor confirmed their engagement Friday.
In ‘The Perfect Neighbor,’ Danger Isn’t Coming to Your Door — It’s Already Home
The documentary tells the tale of a uniquely American tragedy through real-time footage.
Collier’s Weekly: Who Actually Wants a ‘Commercial Destination’ Instead of a Landmark?
It’s shocking that anyone thinks the proposed redevelopment of Monroeville Mall is a good idea.
Channing Tatum Makes ‘Roofman’ a Winner, Whether He’s a Hero or Not
The actor and his co-stars, including Kirsten Dunst and Peter Dinklage, carry the film.
Collier’s Weekly: The Paradox of Star Lake
The drawbacks of the suburban venue have brought down ticket prices ... to exactly what they should’ve been all along.
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Isn’t the Movie You Expect
The biopic of a mixed martial arts star is a careful character study, not a sports story.
Collier’s Weekly: Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh and the Triumphant Endurance of Physical Media
The home-video store held a soft opening last week — and it was packed with movie lovers.
There Are Echoes of Greatness in ‘One Battle After Another’
The thriller from Paul Thomas Anderson is reminiscent of classics — and may become one itself.
Collier’s Weekly: Why We Should Visit More Small-Town Festivals
You’ll find food and surprises — but also get to know the region in an intimate way.
The Horrors of the Gridiron are on Bizarre Display in “HIM”
The gory feature casts a devilish eye on the game, with intriguing if uneven results.
Marc-Andre Fleury Is Coming Back to the Pittsburgh Penguins — For One Night Only
The veteran goalie will participate in practice and play in a preseason game to say farewell to Pittsburgh fans.
Collier’s Weekly: It’s Better to Dine Out Than Order In
We’re losing flavor, money and experience for the false convenience offered by delivery apps.
Vote Now to Get Mister Rogers Back on a Postage Stamp
The USPS is asking the public to vote on which popular stamp from the recent past should be reissued.
The New ‘Clemente’ Documentary Arrives in Pittsburgh This Weekend — Here’s Where to See It
The film features interviews with the Hall of Famer’s family, teammates and famous fans.
There’s a New Name — and Much More — at the Kamin Science Center
The North Shore institution officially unveiled its new name and upcoming exhibitions, including a high-octane new experience called the “Science of Speed.”
It May Be ‘The Grand Finale,’ but ‘Downton Abbey’ Has Hope For the Future
The beloved series gets a wistful but optimistic send-off.
My Best of the ‘Burgh With Steelers Play-by-Play Announcer Rob King
He likes fireworks — just not as much as the average Pittsburgher.
Why We Love the Carrie Blast Furnaces
The National Historic Landmark is a somber tribute to the city’s workers.
Collier’s Weekly: Finding Dozens of Claw-Machine Games in a West Mifflin Strip Mall
At Get a Grip Clawcade, you can win an army of stuffies — and celebrate the suburbs as they should be.
Your Guide to the Savannah Bananas at PNC Park
How best to enjoy Pittsburgh’s first encounter with banana ball.
Whose Bronze Hands Are At PNC Park?
Hint: They belong to “Mr. Home Run.”
Collier’s Weekly: Introducing Wrestling Matches with Help From My Dog
Because some goals don’t need reasons, I decided Peanut needed to help me do some ring announcing last weekend.
The Newly Renovated, ‘Atmospheric’ Hollywood Theater Will Reopen Nov. 6
Now Row House Hollywood, the fully renovated theater aims for an immersive and communal experience.
The Riverhounds Are Planning to Move Up to Division I — With a Bigger Stadium
The team announced a planned expansion to Highmark Stadium, hoping to host 15,000 fans by 2028.
