Author: Sean Collier
New Dimensions: The Comic Book Store's Surprise Move
New Dimension Comics was unceremoniously ousted from Century III Mall in February. Thanks to decades of fans and friends, it was back open with superhuman speed.
A Tale of Two Strands: Theaters With the Same Name
In two small towns nearby, old vaudeville stages — which share the same name — have reopened and revitalized their communities.
The 400-Word Review: Murder Mystery
Well into Adam Sandler's tenure as a Netflix actor, he finally comes up with a mostly enjoyable comedy.
The 400-Word Review: Men in Black International
The alien-comedy series hasn't been good since the 20th century. That trend continues with this soft reboot.
In a Crowded City for Concerts, Rivers Casino Steps Up
The casino's new Events Center proves itself more than worthy of competing for big-name acts.
5 Funniest People in Pittsburgh (You Haven’t Heard Of)
There’s always been comedy in Pittsburgh. Several famous comics have risen through the ranks; others have performed here. But a comedy community in Pittsburgh — that’s something new. Thanks to a decade-plus of exponential growth, the city is soaked with improv, sketch, stand-up and more.
The 400-Word Review: Late Night
Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling star in a comedy that's more pleasant than it is funny.
The 400-Word Review: The Dead Don't Die
It's a bone-dry zombie comedy with a great cast that will make (some) audiences very happy.
The 400-Word Review: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Slapstick gags and wacky animals are usually funny. With a slapdash sequel, that might not be enough.
Our Favorite Events and Experiences at the 2019 Three Rivers Arts Festival
A pick — and another one — for every day of the festival's 60th year.
The 400-Word Review: Dark Phoenix
The final chapter in the two-decade "X-Men" series strikes an odd note. Oddly, that makes it worth seeing.
Next Month, Pittsburgh Baseball Fans Should Head to Cleveland
The expanded festivities around baseball's All-Star game make the drive more than worth it for fans of the national pastime.
The 400-Word Review: Rocketman
Taron Egerton stars in the anticipated Elton John biopic — with Sir Elton himself serving as a producer.
Five Essential June Events in Pittsburgh
Farewell funk, frightening film and more June happenings.
The 400-Word Review: Always Be My Maybe
Netflix's new romcom stars Ali Wong and Randall Park.
Joe Morrison Takes the Director's Chair at Pittsburgh Filmmakers
After years of uncertainty, the cinemas of Pittsburgh Filmmakers now have a leader with experience building and engaging audiences.
Get To Liberty Magic to See the Excellent Billy Kidd
The British magician's new show, "Bridging the Gap," brings theatricality and surprising performance to the parlour-magic stage.
The 400-Word Review: The Perfection
Netflix's troubling new thriller stars Allison Williams and Logan Browning.
The 400-Word Review: Aladdin
Disney's live-action remake of the '90s hit stars Will Smith as the iconic Genie.
Our 50 Years: The Best Restaurants of 1999
Twenty years later, nearly everything about our best restaurants list is different. But our picks for the best of 1999 hint at the great leap forward that was on the horizon.
The 400-Word Review: John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum
Keanu Reeves returns, and Halle Berry arrives, as the action series broadens its scope.
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls is a Treasure
The small, second venue above the Millvale hall is one of the city's best rooms for live music.
The 400-Word Review: Hail Satan?
The documentary about the (non-theistic) Satanic Temple explores the controversial religion's origins and goals.
The 400-Word Review: Wine Country
Amy Poehler's directorial debut co-stars Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph and Rachel Dratch.
The 400-Word Review: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds voices Pikachu in a series spin-off that throws back to Roger Rabbit.
The 400-Word Review: Poms
The light comedy stars Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver and Pam Grier.
Unleash Your Inner Pinball Wizard at Kickback
The Lawrenceville pinball cafe offers new and classic games for you to play solo, or (as we were surprised to learn) in competition with a friend.
The 400-Word Review: UglyDolls
The UglyDolls are the latest line of toys to get the big-screen treatment.
Quick Reviews: May 3, 2019
Short film reviews of "Her Smell," "Ask Dr. Ruth" and "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile."
A Trip to Old Hollywood (And Some Great Voices) in Don Pasquale
Pittsburgh Opera's latest production moves the Italian classic to Tinseltown.
World-Class Talent at Blues and Roots Fest
The charity event, a revival of the bygone Blues Fest, brings Tommy Castro to the Syria Shrine Center.
The 400-Word Review: Long Shot
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in a political romcom.
Nightlife in Pittsburgh: Hilltop Heaven and Nintendo Nights
Sean Collier, PM nightlife editor, drops in on two places guaranteed to keep you entertained for an evening.
Five Essential May Events in Pittsburgh
Powerful punk, premiere panelists and other May happenings.
The 400-Word Review: Avengers: Endgame
The massive "Infinity Saga" concludes with Marvel's most ambitious, and longest, cinema spectacular.
A Pittsburgh Photographer Doubles Down on a Model Marathon
Elaborate photography portraits sessions can last for hours -- this photographer plans to shoot 48 of them in one day.
Our 50 Years: Revisiting Our Snarky Period
Back in the bodacious ’80s, the editors of Pittsburgh Magazine were more than happy to roast deserving targets in a yearly round-up of shame.
Get Weird with Row House's Stop-Motion Animation Week
A bizarre new release headlines a group that includes three Oscar nominees.
The Pittsburgh Team Names That Might've Been
We've known them for decades as the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins, but for a few twists of fate, the closets of dedicated fans could look a lot different.
The 400-Word Review: Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
The latest chapter in the Hong Kong martial-arts franchise gets a Pittsburgh release.
The 400-Word Review: The Curse of La Llorona
The latest chapter in the Conjuring franchise concerns a sinister spirit from folklore.
The 400-Word Review: Hellboy
The cult comic character gets a reboot in this R-rated action flick.
The 400-Word Review: The Silence
Netflix's new horror film has a plot unfortunately similar to a giant hit. Can it succeed in spite of that bit of bad luck?
The 400-Word Review: To Dust
This (very) dark indie comedy stars Matthew Broderick and Géza Röhrig.
The 400-Word Review: Pet Semetary
The new version of Stephen King's darkest novel makes some changes to the familiar story.
The 400-Word Review: The Best of Enemies
It's a race drama based on a remarkable true story. But does the tale hold up to a film adaptation?
The 400-Word Review: The Aftermath
In this postwar drama, Keira Knightley is swept up in a politically dicey romance.
Take Your Video-Game Habit Into the Real World at Rogue Laser Grounds
The pop-up laser tag arena takes the mechanics of online video games into a undeniably cool setting.
