Author: Sean Collier
Where are They Now? Pittsburgh Radio Personalities
Recently retired from WDVE, longtime DJ Sean McDowell isn't sitting still.
Where are They Now? Pittsburgh Pirates
One of these Pirates lives in the city where his career began but admits he would've been more than happy to wind up in Pittsburgh.
The 400-Word Review: Birds of Prey
Harley Quinn's gleeful, anarchic caper easily outdoes plenty of its comic-book rivals.
The 400-Word Review: Horse Girl
Alison Brie gives a perfect performance in a surprising, gripping mystery.
Our Full 2020 Oscar Predictions
Fill out your Oscar pool the easy way with our picks for Sunday's likely winners.
Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 6-9, 2020
Revisit (or discover) a Broadway favorite at the Benedum, hear laser-aided Pittsburgh rock and, yes, take off your pants and run around this weekend.
Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2020
Gear up for the revival of a rambunctious comedy show at Blue Moon, toast to the roaring ’20s at the Oaks and dance with the stars (or watch them dance, anyway) at the Benedum.
Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 23-26, 2020
Shrink down for some microscopic magic from Cirque du Soleil, get shaking at the Ace Hotel and see if a sequel can live up to the original ... band this weekend.
The 400-Word Review: The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie's latest crime caper works well enough, but can't offer audiences anything new or novel.
The 400-Word Review: Color Out of Space
Nicolas Cage milks alpacas and eventually loses his mind in this bizarre scifi flick.
The 400-Word Review: Bad Boys For Life
Surprisingly, the dusty old franchise has produced a messy winner more than 20 years later.
Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 16-20, 2019
Visit a cult hero at the Harris, gamble with The Clarks and take in electrifying poetry at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center this weekend.
Duquesne Men’s Basketball Happily Winning on the Road
The Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team opened the season with a lengthy undefeated streak, despite lacking a home court.
There’s No Chance You Can You Beat Hoops, the Basketball Robot
Day after day, a robotic arm at the Carnegie Science Center outshoots the best basketball players in the world.
Sing a Song of Satan
Stewart Copeland made it to the Hall of Fame with the Police, composed scores for dozens of films and created operas and orchestral works. Now, he brings a devilish tale to the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
The 400-Word Review: Dolittle
Robert Downey Jr. takes on the classic character in a reboot that could've been worse (but still isn't very good).
Many of the Year’s Best Films Just Got Snubbed
The Academy gave in to its worst habits, presenting an uninspiring list of Oscar nominees.
The 400-Word Review: Like a Boss
Pittsburgh's own Billy Porter is the only real highlight in a mostly dull comedy.
The 400-Word Review: 1917
The Golden Globe-winning war epic arrives in Pittsburgh — and it's one of the best films of 2019.
Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 9-12, 2020
See world-class pro wrestling (at a nightclub), play bingo (at a bar) and warm up with local metal this weekend.
The 400-Word Review: The Grudge
A new version of the Japanese horror favorite drowns its frights in bleak atmosphere.
The Top 10 Films of the 2010s
PM Film Critic Sean Collier counts down the 10 best films of the decade.
The 400-Word Review: Little Women
Greta Gerwig's masterful adaptation of the classic novel should please longtime fans as well as those discovering the story for the first time.
The 400-Word Review: Uncut Gems
A career high point for Adam Sandler concerns a problematic gambler and a supernatural stone.
Q&A: In an Era of Shouting, Gov. Tom Wolf Speaks Gently
In an era when partisanship divides the nation, Gov. Tom Wolf prefers to keep the political rhetoric subdued, emphasizing cooperation over divisiveness.
The 400-Word Review: Spies in Disguise
Don't overlook this charming, funny animated film featuring the voices of Tom Holland and Will Smith.
They Do It for Love, Not Money
What do a professional wrestler, a musician, an improviser, a roller derby athlete, a novelist and a burlesque performer have in common? They are all following their passion even though it doesn’t pay the bills.
The 400-Word Review: Bombshell
It may have trouble finding an audience, but the message of "Bombshell" is important.
Pittsburgh Points of Interest: The Victoria Crowned Pigeons
A regal, curious bird at the national aviary is one of the north side's longest-tenured residents.
The Top 10 Films of 2019
PM Film Critic Sean Collier counts down the 10 best films of 2019.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week: Dec. 19-22, 2019
See more lights than you can count, check out a below-the-radar drama Downtown and score some Potato Patch fries this weekend.
The 400-Word Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The modern Star Wars trilogy concludes with an epic from director J.J. Abrams.
The 400-Word Review: Richard Jewell
An utter disaster of a rant from Clint Eastwood wastes a good cast and a true story.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week: Dec. 12-15, 2019
Get a little music in your magic, try your hand at curling and celebrate the season with local celebs this weekend.
The 400-Word Review: Jumanji: The Next Level
What magic the previous film had is mostly lost in this unimpressive sequel.
The 400-Word Review: The Two Popes
Although stretches of the film fall flat, the chemistry between two great performers carries Netflix's papal dramedy.
The 400-Word Review: Dark Waters
A corporate cover-up hits home — not far from Pittsburgh — in this timely legal thriller.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend: Dec. 5-8, 2019
See holiday favorites on a gargantuan screen, revisit the Sugar Plum Fairy and get your shopping done early this weekend.
The 400-Word Review: Marriage Story
Noah Baumbach's heartbreaking tale of love and divorce may be 2019's best film.
The 400-Word Review: The Report
Amazon's political thriller is strong, but might have trouble finding an audience.
Regent Square and Harris Theaters Suddenly Close, Staff Fired
The historic theaters are shuttered effective immediately amid organizational changes at Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media.
Critics and Audiences Love Mister Rogers, Despite Middling Box-Office Returns
The domestic take for "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" came in at the low end of industry expectations, but audiences loved the film.
Our 50 Years: Love for Imperfect Pittsburgh
Hidden within a 38-year-old essay collection, former Pittsburgh Magazine contributor Evan Pattak may have perfectly summed up the Steel City.
“Neighborhood” Director Marielle Heller Brings Mister Rogers, the Human, to the Screen
The award-winning director discussed Fred and her film with Pittsburgh Magazine.
All Aboard the Real Life Polar Express
On the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, train travel is its own leisure activity.
The 400-Word Review: Frozen 2
It's an inevitable step back from the original, but the sequel to the Disney megahit is still impressive.
