The Essential, Complicated, Powerful Birth of a Nation
Reviews of "The Birth of a Nation" and "The Girl on the Train."
Surprise: Deepwater Horizon is Quite Good
Reviews of "Deepwater Horizon" and "Queen of Katwe," along with local movie news and notes.
If All Remakes Were as Good as Magnificent Seven, We'd Really Love Remakes
Reviews of the "Magnificent Seven" remake and "Storks," plus local movie news and notes.
Spend Time with Gene Wilder at Theaters This Weekend
Where to see "Blazing Saddles" and "Willy Wonka" in Pittsburgh, plus reviews of "The Light Between Oceans" and "Morgan."
'Hands of Stone' Keeps the Boxing Movie Genre Strong
Reviews of "Hands of Stone" and "Don't Breathe," plus local movie news and notes.
Hipsters in Iraq, Cops and Robbers in the Old West
Reviews of "War Dogs" and "Hell or High Water," plus local movie news and notes.
Pretty Good, Pretty Bad, and Really Bizarre in Cinemas
Reviews of "Sausage Party," "Florence Foster Jenkins," "Pete's Dragon" and local movie news and notes.
Contrary To Popular Belief, Suicide Squad is Pretty Good
A review of the latest DC Comics adaptation to hit the big screen.
"Bad Moms" and a Bad "Bourne" Make For a Rough Weekend
Reviews of "Jason Bourne" and "Bad Moms," plus local movie news and notes.
The New Ghostbusters Is a Worthy Addition to the Franchise
Reviews of "Ghostbusters" and "The Infiltrator," plus local movie news and notes.
Animated Pets, Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza are All Charming
Reviews of "The Secret Life of Pets" and "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," plus local movie news and notes.
The New Tarzan Should've Been Purged
Reviews of "The Legend of Tarzan," "The Purge: Election Year" and "Swiss Army Man," plus local movie news and notes.
Demons, Orcs, Hipsters and More at the Multiplex
Reviews of "The Conjuring 2," "Warcraft" and "Maggie's Plan," plus local movie news and notes.
The Turtles Still Can't Make a Movie, But Lonely Island Can
Reviews of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" and "Me Without You," plus local film news and notes.
The X-Men Would've Done Better in Wonderland
Reviews of "X-Men: Apocalypse," "Alice Through the Looking Glass," "A Bigger Splash" and "Love and Friendship."
The Angry Birds Movie Is Just a Total Mess
Plus reviews of "The Nice Guys" and "Neighbors 2," as well as local movie news and notes.
Captain America: Civil War is the Best Marvel Flick Yet
The superhero throwdown caps a hot streak for the comic studio. Plus local movie news and notes.
Your Mother Deserves Better than This Awful Mother's Day Movie
Reviews of "Mother's Day," "Keanu," "Green Room" and local film news and notes.
Richard Linklater Goes Back to School, Snow White Leaves Her Own Franchise
Reviews of "Everybody Wants Some!!" and "The Huntsman: Winter's War," plus local movie news and updates.
You Could See Christopher Walken Play a Giant Ape This Weekend
Reviews of "The Jungle Book," "Midnight Special" and more local film news and thoughts.
JFilm Fest Begins, Melissa McCarthy's The Boss and More
Our weekly roundup of local film happenings visits a top local festival, new wide releases and more.
Great Performances Elevate ‘I Saw the Light’
A review of the Hank Williams biopic, plus news on the Banff Mountain Film Fest and other local movie happenings.
Batman v Superman Is Simply a Bad Movie
The rushed and sloppy superhero meetup isn't just disappointing; it's plain bad. Plus a review of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" and more.
Boring "Allegiant" Isn't Even the End of the Hopeless "Divergent" Series
A confused review of the sci-fi dud, plus news on local film festivals opening today and more.
The Unexpected "10 Cloverfield Lane" is a Sci-Fi Knockout
Plus news on an upcoming local appearance by filmmaker Spike Lee and more.
The Best Comedy of the Weekend Stars a Rabbit and a Fox
Disney's excellent "Zootopia" easily outshines the muddy Tina Fey vehicle "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot."
Oscar Predictions: Will 'Revenant' or 'Spotlight' Take Top Honors?
Picks in every category for Sunday's Academy Awards, plus reviews of "Triple 9" and "Eddie the Eagle."
The Good, the Wicked and Twisted Sister Hit Theaters
Reviews of "The Witch," "Risen," a documentary on metal band Twisted Sister and more.
Leave Your Kids at Home and See 'Deadpool'
The R-rated superhero flick is foul-mouthed fun. Plus reviews of "How to Be Single," "Where to Invade Next" and more.
George Clooney, Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks and Some Zombies Walk Into a Multiplex
Our reviews of "Hail, Caesar!," "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and "The Choice."
'Kung Fu Panda 3' Misses, But 'The Finest Hours' Is a Surprise Winner
The third sequel to the animated franchise can't keep up with its peers, but Disney's drama rises above the pack.
‘Anomalisa’ Shines While ‘Dirty Grandpa’ Disgusts
One of 2015's best films arrives in Pittsburgh this weekend; while it isn't for everyone, it's a whole lot better than Robert De Niro's crass comedy.
"Ride Along 2" Has More Kevin Hart Slapstick (and Not Much Else)
Reviews of "Ride Along 2" and "Mustang," plus lots on what's playing In Pittsburgh.
The Top 10 Films of 2015
A remarkable year of cinema contained singular achievements ranging from a sprawling Western epic to a subtle work of stop-motion animation.
About This Blog
PM Film Editor and movie critic Sean Collier reviews the latest, clues you in on local film happenings and more.
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