Author: Sean Collier
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.
Fumbling Through a Bet at Rivers Sportsbook
Now that sports betting is legal in Pennsylvania, PM Nightlife Editor Sean Collier sees how Rivers Casino is handling its newest wagers.
The 400-Word Review: Vice
Adam McKay's biography of Dick Cheney is excellently made — and far more interesting than you might expect.
The 400-Word Review: If Beale Street Could Talk
Barry Jenkins' beautiful follow-up to "Moonlight" confirms the writer/director is a first-rate filmmaker.
The 50 Greatest Pittsburghers of All Time
These are the people who, throughout the past 200-plus years, helped put Pittsburgh on the map. From familiar names to unexpected choices, these 50 made contributions both locally and nationally to fields ranging from business and government to culture and sports –– all of which put the spotlight on Pittsburgh.
Who was No. 51? Pittsburghers Who Just Missed Our Top 50 List
Our apologies to, and acknowledgment of, the many worthy locals who didn’t quite make our Top 50.
Our 50 Years: What's In The First Issue of Pittsburgh Magazine
In the first issue of Pittsburgh Magazine, we asked some of the same questions that are on our minds today. We also really liked listening to the radio.
Over The Boards: The “Best Live Show in Pittsburgh”
Spring for “Premium Seating” at PPG Paints Arena and you’ll find yourself watching Crosby and company warm up at ice level.
The 400-Word Review: Mary Queen of Scots
While it's outshined by a similar rival currently in theaters, the historical drama has plenty to offer.
The 400-Word Review: Aquaman
DC's latest superhero flick is ridiculous and over-the-top, but it just barely comes together.
The 400-Word Review: Mary Poppins Returns
The belated Disney sequel is a waste of a practically perfect character, even in its winning moments.
The 400-Word Review: The Favourite
The quirky period drama starring Emma Stone is one of the year's best films.
The 400-Word Review: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
The animated wing of Spider-Man's movie world proves to be a groundbreaking step in animation.
New Venue To Serve as Downtown's Home for Magic
The intimate venue will offer close-up, "parlour" magic shows for small audiences beginning in February.
The 400-Word Review: Vox Lux
Natalie Portman stars in an intriguing (but strange) popstar story.
The 400-Word Review: Mortal Engines
Another attempt to start a dystopian franchise can't deliver on its strong premise.
At Jergel's, It's Beers and Grub Near Some Rock and Roll
The Warrendale venue makes seeing a show feel like an easygoing night out.
The 400-Word Review: At Eternity's Gate
It's a fair Vincent Van Gogh biopic, but fails to make a strong impression.
The 400-Word Review: The Possession of Hannah Grace
It's tough to take a setting this creepy and waste it, but this limp possession flick manages to do just that.
Five Essential December Events in Pittsburgh
A creepy Christmas, Cleveland comics and more December happenings.
What Defines a Pittsburgh Bar?
Is it a spot for a beer and a shot or one of our nationally lauded establishments on the cutting edge of craft cocktails?
The 400-Word Review: Creed 2
It's not the revelation its predecessor was, but it makes for a perfectly engaging boxing flick.
The 400-Word Review: Green Book
Don't mistake this breezy drama for Oscar material; it's a well-acted holiday ramble, but not much more.
At Scene75, Be a Kid (or Bring Your Kids)
The entertainment center in Edgewood is a great time with or without little ones.
The 400-Word Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
While Harry Potter diehards will find more than enough sustenance in the sequel, non-devotees may have a rough time following the action.
Pittsburgh Just Dodged the Amazon Bullet
We should be relieved that the tech giant opted not to move in.
The 400-Word Review: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Coen Brothers' western anthology is less than the sum of its parts, but it boasts some great tales.
