Author: Sean Collier
Pittsburgh Area’s Drive-In Theaters
Don’t let the retro reputation of the drive-in theater fool you. You’ve got plenty of options for outdoor cinema near Pittsburgh.
Collier’s Weekly: Slow Down for Bigfoot and Groundhogs
A rambling drive through Punxsutawney serves as a reminder: We all need to take our time.
Movie Review: Big George Foreman
The famed heavyweight gets the biopic treatment in a misguided effort.
Movie Review: Peter Pan & Wendy
The latest trip to Neverland is dark and dreamlike — but not particularly memorable.
Collier’s Weekly: Amid a Hot Streak, the Pirates Make an Unforced Error
The Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame started strong last year. With its sophomore class, however, the team has made an unnecessary error.
Movie Review: Beau is Afraid
It's extreme, indulgent and outlandish. The new film from "Hereditary" director Ari Aster is also troubling — and, at times, unforgettable.
A Year of Debuts in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
With a new president and CEO, a re-introduced Greer Cabaret Theater and more premieres in the works, the city's sprawling arts district is in the midst of a revitalization.
Collier’s Weekly: You’re Supposed to Act Differently When You’re Not at Home
We seem to have left a few social graces back in the pre-pandemic era.
Celebrate ‘Flashdance’ and Discover A Hidden Oasis For Film Fans
Event series The Copper Still Theater, a collection of screenings and events inside Lucky Sign spirits, will show the Pittsburgh-filmed classic mere days from its 40th anniversary.
Collier’s Weekly: Concerts in Pittsburgh Can Keep You Forever Young
With a little tenacity and a little compromise, you can revisit the heady concertgoing days of your youth this (and every) year.
Movie Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The first animated feature based on the beloved video-game series is a bit of a letdown, but kids will be pleased.
Movie Review: Air
Matt Damon stars as Trafford native "Sonny" Vaccaro in what amounts to a pretty good movie, considering the story is about shoe marketing.
Good Evenings with Hitchcock and the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club
A series of films from the master of suspense kicks off this week at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie.
Collier’s Weekly: MLB’s Rule Changes Are Great. Let’s Plus Up the Promotions, Too
Here's a modest series of proposals — some practical, some ridiculous — for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ upcoming promotional schedule.
Collier’s Weekly: Maybe Kennywood Isn’t Fully Secure — But Nowhere Else Is, Either
In the midst of an inquiry from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office, it’s worth remembering that the beloved park is the victim of a gun-violence trend — not an enabler of it.
Movie Review: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
The popular roleplaying game returns to the big screen with a refreshingly bright and breezy adventure.
Movie Review: John Wick: Chapter 4
The style and shootouts are as impressive as ever, but with a bloated runtime and the weight of too much story, this installment starts to wear thin.
Movie Review: A Good Person
Writer/director Zach Braff’s third film is so bleak and clunky that even megastar Florence Pugh can’t save it.
Collier’s Weekly: Journey Beyond the Rivers and Tunnels, Please
The traffic in Pittsburgh is, on the whole, not even worth mentioning. Stop sticking to your corner of the county.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Kecksburg UFO
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
My Best of The ‘Burgh: A Q&A with Donnie Iris
The rocker shares his favorites about the city where he's been an icon for more than five decades.
Places We Love: Warhol Entrance
Pop in anytime the museum is open — no admission is necessary to visit the entrance space, gift shop and Warhol Café.
Foodie Road Trip: The Dogs Are Hard to Ignore Near Cleveland’s Dawg Pound
Our neighbors to the northwest have plenty of great food to offer — but we find a pair of spots known for dogs (one hot, one corn) irresistible.
Pitt Should Be Headed Straight to the Real Show, Not Making a Pit Stop in Dayton
The insatiable drive for more tournament games has the unfortunate effect of leaving worthy teams out of the actual competition.
Movie Review: The Outwaters
This found-footage flick is undoubtedly extreme; for the toughest audiences, though, it's a remarkable cosmic terror.
Movie Review: Scream VI
Deep into this slasher franchise, the filmmakers are still finding ways to freshen up the proceedings — such as a thrilling relocation to the streets of Manhattan.
Collier’s Weekly: What a Viking Encounter Showed Me About the Past
The “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea” exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center provides a good reminder of history beyond the recent past.
Movie Review: Creed III
Adonis Creed is back, but his foe brings more than just haymakers in this gripping sequel.
Movie Review: Children of the Corn
A new remake of the Stephen King story understands small-town life, but doesn't know how to tell a good story (or cook up decent effects).
Collier’s Weekly: What I Learned Teaching Stand-Up Class
A reminder that in comedy — and most other fields — there's no secret knowledge, only craft and practice.
Movie Review: Cocaine Bear
There's more than just an attention-grabbing title to this smart, over-the-top comedy.
What Happens When an AI Chatbot Takes Over a Popular Local Comedy Show?
This Saturday night, the popular comedy show Knights of the Arcade hands the reins to a robot for an unpredictable adventure.
Collier’s Weekly: What Depression Is and Is Not
After Sen. John Fetterman sought treatment for clinical depression, many people demonstrated sympathy and understanding. Unfortunately, others did not.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Secret Doughboy
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
Movie Review: Sharper
You might not follow every twist in this tale of con artists working one another, but it's stylish enough to overcome a clunky plot.
Movie Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
There's nothing really wrong with Marvel's latest cosmic collision, but it doesn't distinguish itself.
Getaway: The Surprising Treasures Found in Moundsville, West Virginia
Moundsville has a half-dozen destinations hidden in plain sight — unexpected treasures that you’ll be stunned to find in this particular corner of the world.
Places We Love: Mr. Smalls Is Millvale’s Rock Temple
The unconventional concert hall has grown from a converted church into a pillar of local nightlife and culture.
Collier’s Weekly: I’ve Seen the Delightful Future of Gas Stations
A trip to Texas and frequent stops at Buc-ee’s has me craving roadside joy.
Movie Review: Magic Mike’s Last Dance
The dirty-dancing franchise returns with a perfunctory yet well-made concluding chapter.
Movie Review: Your Place or Mine
Netflix's Valentine's-weekend romcom is a prototypical light romance — and that shows why we don't really need these flicks anymore.
Downtown’s Problems Demonstrate the Need for Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh
If the Golden Triangle wants to thrive again, it needs to add neighbors, not office spaces.
Movie Review: Knock at the Cabin
The latest M. Night Shyamalan thriller is better than some of his duds, but the director can't stay out of his own way.
Collier’s Weekly: The Top 10 Uses for an Old Stone Pier
The foot of the bygone Wabash Bridge is for sale. Here’s what we’d do with it.
Movie Review: Missing
This computer-screen thriller makes good use of its gimmick and provides a twisty, enjoyable mystery.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: Snoopy’s Doghouse Downtown
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
Collier’s Weekly: The Rise of the Activity Bar
Pinball? Duckpin bowling? Vintage arcade machines? There’s a boom in bars with games — and some are nailing the trend better than others.
My Best of the ‘Burgh: A Q&A with Sally Wiggin
What are her favorite things about the city she's covered for decades?
