Author: Sean Collier
Movie Review: The Conjuring 3
The horror series' latest installment, "The Devil Made Me Do It," may be a sign that time has run out on this franchise.
The First Narrative from Row House Films is the Curious, Memorable “Monuments”
The Lawrenceville film house will distribute the Chicago-made dramedy to arthouses around the country.
Movie Review: A Quiet Place Part II
The long-delayed thriller is effective, says Film Critic Sean Collier, even if it is more of the same.
Movie Review: Cruella
Film critic Sean Collier evaluates an unusual entry in Disney's line of live-action reboots.
Perspectives: The South Side Problem With No Solution
Rowdy crowds are returning to East Carson Street. At the risk of sounding a bit grumpy, that’s disappointing.
Perspectives: One of The Things I Thought the Pandemic Had Wiped Out for Good
Happily, as it turns out, I was wrong.
Home, Again
We didn’t know how good we had it.
Perspectives: A Great Day Trip (and a Genuine Life Lesson)
What I learned at the Ernest Warther Museum in nearby Dover, Ohio.
Perspectives: I’m Sick of Rain, So Let’s Run Through a Tunnel
A perhaps unreasonable plan to reuse a little-traveled roadway.
Perspectives: What President McKinley Reminded Me About the Joys of Travel
In this part of the country, you can pretty much go anywhere and likely discover fun surprises.
Spotlight: Special Delivery
In the Post Theatrical theater festival, the mailbox is the stage for works from around the world.
What’s Going to Win at the Oscars (and What You Should Watch First)
It was a deeply odd year for movies, but the big show is (finally) coming up Sunday.
What are Trolls Doing in the Garden at Phipps?
At Phipps’ summer flower show, a group of oversized ogres represents the power of nature.
Perspectives: What to Do When Surprised by an Exotic Animal in Pittsburgh
Simple instructions for when a zoo animal turns up on your morning commute.
Differing Vaccine Rules Provide a Reminder: States Should Cooperate
There are plenty of differences between the governments of Pennsylvania and Ohio. That shouldn’t have prevented a coordinated approach to vaccine distribution.
Perspectives: The Perfect Double-Features for Pittsburghers
Looking to program your own night of throwback entertainment? Consider these lineups to affirm your inner yinzer.
Perspectives: Anti-Mask Messages are Bad for Business
As normal activities slowly resume this year, a reminder: Maintaining COVID-era courtesy and safety is a good idea, personally and professionally.
Perspectives: An Important Reminder of the Pandemic Stored in a Small Envelope
After a year of the pandemic, remembering a key lesson: Even the most permanent parts of life are never set in stone.
What will a Trip to Kennywood be Like This Summer?
The amusement park is planning to open its gates, with limited capacity, in early May.
The Conversation Business: 8 Pittsburgh Podcasts Worth a Listen
We talk to the stars of Pittsburgh podcasts to find out what drives them. Whether you're interested in beer, wellness, music or the paranormal, there is a podcast for you.
Perspectives: Small Dogs and Big Owls Don’t Always Mix
A slightly overblown fear of bird attacks leads back to good advice: Keep your dog on a leash.
PPG Paints Arena is Open — But Don’t Forget Your Mask
A pair of headlines, both involving mask use, emerged from the Penguins’ return to hosting live audience members.
Perspectives: What the ‘Nutting Effect’ Means for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates owner Bob Nutting shows no signs of changing the way he runs the ballclub, so what should fans be rooting for?
Watch This: A Very Unusual Royal Wedding
Carnegie Museum of Art has launched an online exhibition of “Reign of Winter,” a surreal piece from the 2013 Carnegie International.
Perspectives: Why We Should Aspire to Trent Reznor’s Style of Evolution
Reznor’s career is the output of a continuously expanding range of skills and interests.
Favorite Pittsburgh Duos Square Off for a Game Night
The “Valentine Tardy YaJagoff! Party” is a virtual game show for a good cause.
Perspectives: It’s Time To Get Serious With Vaccine Deniers
We’ve got COVID-19 on the ropes. If we’re going to knock it out, we have to stop letting people pretend there’s something scary about vaccines.
Buy Beer, Do Good in Pittsburgh
East End Brewing offers a quick and easy way to raise money for emergency child care organization Jeremiah’s Place.
Solving a Minor South Side Mystery
Somewhere on the Slopes, something paranormal has occurred.
Grant Jackson, Pirates World Series Winner, Dies at 78
The left-hander who won Game 7 of the 1979 World Series died of COVID-19 complications.
Do You Sneak Out for a “Fake Commute?”
If you don’t live alone, time in the car provides much-needed time for yourself.
Journey Back to the Steel Mills This Weekend
In Lissa Brennan’s “Grist From the Mill” series, pieces of Pittsburgh’s industrial past become “dark folklore.”
Imagine These Action Movie Classics Filmed in Pittsburgh
Who needs Nakatomi Plaza when we have the U.S. Steel Tower?
Take a Walk Through “202021: A New Constellation”
The public art exhibition curated by Tereneh Idia features the work of 11 artists of color, found in nine locations throughout the Cultural District.
The Prophecies of Yinztradamus
An ancient document discovered beneath the Original Hot Dog Shop predicts Pittsburgh's future.
Perspectives: Why I Was Rooting for the Browns
No Steelers fan enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns bounce Pittsburgh from the playoffs. Once it happened, though, we owed them our support.
This MLK Day, Learn About the Humanitarian Side of Roberto Clemente
A one-night-only virtual event from Doors Open Pittsburgh takes visitors inside the Clemente Museum.
Perspectives: Conor Lamb Knows a Lie When He Hears It
In a much-discussed speech, the Pennsylvania congressman took a stand simply by calling lies what they are.
Watch This: “Toy Theater” Pays Tribute to Childcare Workers
The virtual play-in-miniature from theater group Real/Time Interventions is dedicated to those who help raise our children — with little recognition.
Perspectives: This is Peanut. Adopting Peanut was Easy.
That says a lot following a year when just about everything had an added degree of difficulty.
Smart App Betting Guidelines For Beginners
We’re constantly being sold apps for online sports gambling. It’s important to know how to enjoy them carefully — before you start losing money on Australian cricket.
Our Film Critic Counts Down His Top 5 Favorite Holiday Movies
Some of Sean Collier's picks might surprise you. Watch his countdown on KDKA's “Pittsburgh Today Live.”
Ring in the New Year With tina’s and Hot Mass From Home
The dance club and bar unite to create an at-home 2021 celebration.
New Installment of Comic Series Features Women’s Stories of Survival
The fourth volume of “Chutz-Pow!” from the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh spotlights women including silver-screen icon Audrey Hepburn.
The Top 10 Movies of 2020
Who needs blockbusters? There was plenty of excellent cinema in 2020, and you can stream most of the best at home right now.
North Park Laser Show Is Something New in 2020
The 45-minute display, set to music, can be enjoyed from the safety and warmth of your own car.
Perspectives: Here’s a Gift Idea – Be Nice Online
For a little while, try using your social media accounts exclusively for good.
Viola Davis and George C. Wolfe on ‘Timeless’ August Wilson
The star and director of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” share thoughts on the adaptation and their late co-star.
