Author: Sean Collier
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.
Lou Christie Dies at 82
The locally born singer, best known for the hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died Wednesday after a brief illness.
‘28 Years Later’ Is an Instant Zombie Classic
Acclaimed director Danny Boyle makes a frenetic, gripping return to the franchise he started.
Collier’s Weekly: How to Tackle Kennywood’s Bites and Pints Food Festival Like a Pro
Approach the park’s international food and drink festival with a game plan.
A Traveler’s Guide to Sugarcreek, Ohio
The quiet yet attraction-packed village, which proudly calls itself ‘The Little Switzerland of Ohio,’ is the perfect starting point for a journey through Ohio’s Amish Country.
Profile: Learnmore Jonasi, the Well-Traveled Comedian
After making it to the finals of 'America’s Got Talent,' Learnmore Jonasi is making his mark on a second continent.
What’s Madonna Doing on the Side of Irwin’s Pizza Hut?
A sprawling mural shows pop-culture references and local nods.
It’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ Again — Just a Little Worse
The live-action remake of the animated hit falls short of its lively predecessor.
Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk Shows There’s an Appetite for Country Music in the Steel City
The Steel City puts on a white hat once a month for Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk, the popular country-music celebrations hosted by Jon Bindley.
Collier’s Weekly: Aaron Rodgers Hasn’t Been Aaron Rodgers Since COVID-19
The quarterback’s career since the pandemic has been defined by controversy, injury and diminished results.
My Best of the ‘Burgh With Actor Joe Manganiello
Where does he take out-of-town guests?
Wes Anderson Brings Oddities But Forgets the Point with ‘The Phoenician Scheme’
The filmmaker’s latest offering has laughs, but there’s no meaning behind the precious details.
Collier’s Weekly: 48 Films Made in 48 Hours, and the Community Behind Them
The 48 Hour Film Project is a shining example of a supportive and artful communal experience.
Catch Ireland’s Finest Ballplayers this Weekend — and Help a Worthy Cause
The matchup between the Irish Wolfhounds and the Washington Whiskey Runners benefits Riley’s Pour House as the pub rebuilds after a 2024 fire.
Surround Yourself With a Sense of Calm in the Grasslands Room at the National Aviary
Spend a peaceful moment with the delicate birds in the Grasslands at the National Aviary.
It’s Not Quite Legendary, But There’s Easy Fun in a New ‘Karate Kid’
Series veterans Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan return to the martial-arts series in "Karate Kid Legends."
Pittsburgh Magazine Wins Two Golden Quill Awards
A pair of features were honored at Wednesday night's ceremony, presented by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.
Collier’s Weekly: A Lesson in Screenprinting and a Fresh Look at Soup
In The Warhol’s “Good Business” exhibition, some of the artist’s most iconic works are given fresh attention.
This Summer, the Pittsburgh CLO Offers ‘Frozen,’ ‘Back to the Future,’ a World Premiere and More
Before the company’s three-show summer season begins, they’ll stage the world-premiere musical “Madame Clicquot.”
The Billy Joel and Rod Stewart Concert Has Been Canceled
Joel announced Friday that he’s recovering from a recently diagnosed brain disorder.
A Hit Franchise Finds a Satisfying Conclusion With ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’
Tom Cruise wraps up the three-decade series with an exciting, if overstuffed, adventure.
Collier’s Weekly: In Vandergrift, a 125-Year-Old Theater Tells a Tale of Community
The historic Casino Theatre, one of Pennsylvania’s oldest, exists through decades of volunteer effort.
