Author: Sean Collier
The 400-Word Review: Dumbo
Disney's remake has plenty of visual flair, but doesn't have the heart it needs (especially in a year full of remakes).
Five Essential April Events in Pittsburgh
Madcap mysteries, musical mummies and other April happenings.
The 400-Word Review: Okko's Inn
GKIDS brings a complex and quietly beautiful work of Japanese animation to local screens.
The 400-Word Review: The Dirt
Netflix's Mötley Crüe biopic offers plenty of rock-star mayhem, but no insight or substance.
After Dark Hall of Fame: Spirit
The lauded Lawrenceville hotspot is the latest inductee in the After Dark Hall of Fame.
The 400-Word Review: Us
Jordan Peele's new film is terrifying, essential viewing.
The 400-Word Review: Out of Blue
There's plenty of ambition in this police procedural, but the results are mixed.
Pat Toomey and President Trump: Not Always on Same Page
The Republican Senator from Pennsylvania discusses his differences with the President, avoiding another government shutdown and how to further combat the opioid crisis.
Our 50 Years: A Look Back at Ads You Won't See Anymore
An “In Memoriam” segment for those products and services that are unlikely to ever advertise again.
The 400-Word Review: Triple Frontier
Netflix's action flick is pretty good. It's also exactly what the streaming service should be providing.
The 400-Word Review: Five Feet Apart
The teen drama is a feeble knock-off of similar tales with no goal but mining cheap tears.
It's 2019. We Need a Modern, Dine-In Cinema
Pittsburgh is long overdue for a new movie palace where you can get an actual meal brought to your seat.
Broadway in the 'Burgh: “Mean Girls” on Tap, “Hamilton” Returning
Tony award winners, big-screen tie-ins and jukebox musicals are all slated to make 2019-20 stage appearances in Pittsburgh.
Challenging, Artful Cinema at 2019 JFilm Festival
The festival, featuring 21 Pittsburgh premieres, kicks off Thursday at SouthSide Works Cinema.
The 400-Word Review: Captain Marvel
A new hero is born, and fully comes into her own, in Marvel's latest adventure.
A Hockey Night Hideout in Pittsburgh
The not-so-secret spot for a pregame beer.
Five Essential March Events in Pittsburgh
Curious comedy, crowd-pleasing crime and more March happenings.
The 400-Word Review: Greta
The thriller overcomes a bad script thanks to a remarkable performance from Isabelle Huppert.
How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh Sports?
We've got 10 questions about the local football, baseball, hockey, golf, wrestling and basketball to test your expertise.
Our Full 2019 Oscar Predictions
Somewhere beneath all the headlines and controversies, there are actual awards to hand out.
The 400-Word Review: Fighting With my Family
The rags-to-riches tale is an easy winner, when it's not a straight-up ad for WWE.
Now Open Downtown: Magic Done Right
Liberty Magic, the new venue in the Cultural District, is all about perfect presentation.
The 400-Word Review: Paddleton
The Ray Romano/Mark Duplass dramedy is heartbreaking, but absolutely worth watching.
The 5 Best Seats at PPG Paints Arena
From ultra-premium experiences to bargains with great views, here are five perfect places to watch the Pens.
Who Collected the Bones of Saints in Pittsburgh?
The full skeletal remains of a Catholic saint lie in an ornate, centuries-old sarcophagus behind the altar at a Troy Hill Church.
Ten Thoughts While Staring at a Golden Eagle
Reflections upon encountering Autumn, a four-year-old golden eagle now residing at the National Aviary.
Our 50 Years: Rules for Dating in Pittsburgh in 1984
We took a serious look at romance. But with advice ranging from making sure restaurants have seductive lighting to the benefits of owning your own mansion, was it really meant to be serious?
The 400-Word Review: Happy Death Day 2U
The horror sequel pivots in unexpected directions, for better and for worse.
The 400-Word Review: Alita: Battle Angel
Producer James Cameron and Director Robert Rodriguez team up for a sci-fi epic depressingly similar to a dozen others.
The 400-Word Review: The Lego Movie 2
The original "Lego Movie" was a welcome surprise. Somehow, the sequel manages to improve on its predecessor.
Landmark Concert Revives Spirituals on the Hill
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Ebenezer Baptist Church team up for "Let My People Go! A Spiritual Journey on the Underground Railroad."
The 400-Word Review: High Flying Bird
The new Netflix drama doesn't live up to its ambitions, but a game cast keeps it moving.
The 400-Word Review: An Acceptable Loss
Jamie Lee Curtis is worth your attention in a film that is otherwise a mixed bag.
Enjoy a Pittsburgh Happy Hour with a Bunch of Molluscs
The experience will make you feel like you’re in a quiet pub nestled against the Atlantic Coast.
Five Essential February Events in Pittsburgh
Big Bowie, beautiful ballet and more February happenings.
The 400-Word Review: The Kid Who Would Be King
Live-action, family adventure is a rarity at the modern multiplex. Fortunately, this one's pretty good.
What Our Film Critic Thought of the Oscar Nominated Movies
Pittsburgh Magazine film critic Sean Collier has reviewed seven of the eight films nominated for Best Picture at the 2019 Academy Awards. Below, a look back at Sean's reviews of those seven movies — plus, to make up for the oversight, one more that should've received a nod.
The 400-Word Review: Pledge
IFC Midnight's collegiate terror tale is mostly for genre fans, but it lands a few decent punches.
Why Did No One Tell Me Cirque du Soleil is Awesome
A skeptical novice takes in the troupe's "Corteo" production and is stunned at his own delight.
Our 50 Years: When We Tried to Predict the Future
25 years ago, we predicted what the Pittsburgh of 2019 would look like. We were ... close?
Help Pay Tribute to a Pittsburgh Jazz Legend
Mary Lou Williams began as a teenage piano prodigy in the Hill District and made it to Carnegie Hall and beyond. This month, you can discover her musical legacy.
The 400-Word Review: Glass
M. Night Shyamalan's crossover film lands with a splat, as the filmmaker once again can't resist his worst impulses.
New Doc Unearths the Secrets of Moundsville
The West Virginia town's varied history and uncertain future are the subject of "Moundsville," which will be screened this week at the Carnegie Museum of Art.
The 400-Word Review: The Upside
Despite the best efforts of its stars, there's no good reason this tired formula needed another movie.
My New Neighborhood Bar is The Birmingham Bridge Tavern
After settling into a new neighborhood, PM nightlife editor Sean Collier sings the praises of his go-to corner bar.
The 400-Word Review: On the Basis of Sex
Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves better treatment than this by-the-numbers biopic.
Five Essential January Events in Pittsburgh
Insulting Indy, investigating ink and more January happenings.
The Top 10 Films of 2018
PM Film Critic Sean Collier counts down the 10 best films of 2018.
