Author: Sean Collier
7 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend
Get in the spooky spirit at Brownsville Drive-In, journey to Scandinavia at the Frick or get hot at the Festival of Combustion.
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.
Ethan Coen Goes Back to a Pulpy Well With ‘Honey Don’t!’
The crime thriller feels like a quick retread of last year’s superior “Drive-Away Dolls.”
Collier’s Weekly: Rent in Allegheny County is Too High, and the Problem Isn’t Fixing Itself
It’s past time for legislation to curb rapid rent increases.
The Netflix Drama “Night Always Comes” Takes Place in a Rarely Seen Location: Reality
The crime thriller is fueled by the economic realities of modern America.
Collier’s Weekly: It’s Time to Stop Worrying and Love Summerween
As soon as the fireworks fade, we all want to hurry up and get to autumn.
Travel to Space in Mars, PA — Well, Kind Of
The borough’s flying saucer is an ode to its extraterrestrial name.
Going Back for a ‘Freakier Friday’ Is a Pleasant, Forgettable Journey
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return for this body-swapping sequel.
The Name Change Is Underway at the Carnegie — Now Kamin — Science Center
The North Shore institution announced its name change in January 2024; portions of the new sign are now visible.
Discover a Breathtaking Work of Outdoor Art at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
The installation "Momentum" includes two moving, flowing pieces by the artist Patrick Shearn.
Collier’s Weekly: Selecting the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame — Non-Human Wing
We need to make room for some cookies, pierogies and mascots.
Why Highmark Stadium Is Quintessentially Pittsburgh
The stadium opened in 2013.
Against All Odds, the New ‘Naked Gun’ Captures the Silly Spirit of the Original
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson take over a quick, delightfully slapstick sequel.
Alison Brie and Dave Franco Are Really Stuck “Together” in This Horror Flick
The hotly anticipated feature stars the real-life couple as dysfunctional lovers suffering from a strange affliction.
Collier’s Weekly: Two Relaxing Nights in Kane, Pennsylvania
The small town on the border of Allegheny National Forest is ideal for anyone looking for a low-key getaway.
There’s a New ‘Fantastic Four,’ And They’re Ready to Join the Avengers
There's star power in the new superhero lineup, even if the film features like a prequel to next year's team-up film.
How the New Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Aims to Reduce Passenger Stress
Design, accessibility and spaces to relax will make travel a less taxing experience.
Collier’s Weekly: Considering Public Enlightenment from Inside an Igloo
As unnecessary government attacks on public institutions continue, a trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History reminds us why education and information for the people are essential.
With ‘Eddington,’ Ari Aster Offers a Disjointed COVID Parable No One Asked For
The modern western is less a cohesive film and more an aimless rant about America amid the pandemic.
Hometown Hitmaker Shanice Is Returning to Pittsburgh for an Intimate Performance
The R&B star behind “I Love Your Smile” will appear July 30 at City Winery Pittsburgh.
Collier’s Weekly: The City Wants a Better South Side. Do the Bar Owners?
A request for earlier closing times may reveal which businesses care about the neighborhood and which are in it for themselves.
DC Restarts With the Best ‘Superman’ in Decades
Writer/director James Gunn finally makes the iconic character fun and charming.
Where to See a Hand-Written Queen Elizabeth I Letter in Pittsburgh
Plus other historic documents.
Collier’s Weekly: Why We Need to Be More Like the Furries
The thousands that visit annually for Anthrocon do a better job of supporting the city than many locals.
3 Community Building Businesses in Pittsburgh
From a bookstore to a collectible cards store.
The Newest ‘Jurassic Park’ Takes Notes From the Original — and ‘Jaws’
Director Gareth Edwards gets the dinosaur franchise back on track with this standalone sequel.
Collier’s Weekly: I Can’t Stop Thinking About Two Chairs at the National Comedy Center
A pair of comedy legends are represented by furniture at the Jamestown institution.
The Buggy Sequel ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Can’t Improve on the Original Model
The second film about the sarcastic robot trades outlandish horror for ho-hum action.
Longtime WPXI Reporter Jack Etzel Dies
The popular host of “Etzel at Large” was 91.
Wait — Dependable Drive In Used to Be a Strip Mine?
Whether it’s June or December, clear skies or rain, you can catch blockbuster movies under the night sky at the 75-year-old Dependable Drive In.
Collier’s Weekly: Why Are There No Pittsburgh Characters in the Mascot Hall of Fame?
The institution made room this year for a shark, a bull and an ibis — but not a certain Parrot.
