The movies that are playing in Pittsburgh –– and, more importantly, whether or not they’re worth your time.
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.
The 400-Word Review: The Highwaymen
Revisiting "Bonnie and Clyde" is an odd choice, but strong direction and performances make it worthwhile.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 400-Word Review: Greta
The thriller overcomes a bad script thanks to a remarkable performance from Isabelle Huppert.
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.
The 400-Word Review: Paddleton
The Ray Romano/Mark Duplass dramedy is heartbreaking, but absolutely worth watching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 400-Word Review: The Upside
Despite the best efforts of its stars, there's no good reason this tired formula needed another movie.
The 400-Word Review: On the Basis of Sex
Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves better treatment than this by-the-numbers biopic.
The Top 10 Films of 2018
PM Film Critic Sean Collier counts down the 10 best films of 2018.
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 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.
About This Blog
PM Film Editor and movie critic Sean Collier reviews the latest, clues you in on local film happenings and more.
Follow him on Twitter: @seancollierpgh.
