
The movies that are playing in Pittsburgh –– and, more importantly, whether or not they’re worth your time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 400-Word Review: Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Melissa McCarthy shines in an unconventional tale.
The 400-Word Review: Outlaw King
In Netflix's historical epic, Braveheart gets another chapter (and an upgrade).
The 400-Word Review: Boy Erased
Great performances lift the family drama. But was a better movie left behind?
The 400-Word Review: Bohemian Rhapsody
A good performance keeps the Freddie Mercury biopic from falling completely flat.
The 400-Word Review: Suspiria
The troubling, disorienting remake of the horror classic is a masterpiece.
The 400-Word Review: The Old Man and the Gun
Robert Redford's alleged final performance is a quiet, fitting farewell.
The 400-Word Review: Halloween
Forty years later, a new "Halloween" resets most of the franchise and returns to form.
The 400-Word Review: First Man
"First Man" manages to capture the awe that landing on the moon should — and all but guarantees Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination.
The 400-Word Review: A Star is Born
The high-profile remake is a good, old-fashioned movie musical with a lot to offer.
The 400-Word Review: Venom
The comic-book villain's solo outing is a big, goofy mess.
See a Heartwarming Documentary This Weekend
Worthy new docs "Pick Of the Litter" and "Science Fair" are making their local premieres. Both are worth your time.
The 400-Word Review: The House With a Clock in its Walls
Jack Black stars in a family-friendly horror flick that isn't afraid to scare its young viewers.
The 400-Word Review: The Predator
The latest visit to the action franchise is a noble try, but ultimately a bit of a mess.
Dennis Hopper's Lost Opus Arrives in Pittsburgh, 47 Years Late
A follow-up to "Easy Rider," "The Last Movie" is a beautiful, if bizarre, piece of film history.
The 400-Word Review: Peppermint
The knockoff revenge flick starring Jennifer Garner is unimpressive. It's also deeply offensive.
The 400-Word Review: The Little Stranger
There are chills in this gothic horror, but only if you're willing to go along with them.
The 400-Word Review: The Happytime Murders
The raunchy puppet flick falls flat as its one joke wears thin in short order.
The 400-Word Review: Alpha
The prehistoric drama is here to answer a question no one asked about the world's first-ever dog.
The 400-Word Review: Crazy Rich Asians
The light romcom is made for pleasing audiences — and in that respect, it succeeds.
The 400-Word Review: The Meg
The big, dumb shark flick will keep your attention, but don't think about it for more than a moment.
The 400-Word Review: BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee's captivating new film is an unusual, but almost essential, work of cinema.
The 400-Word Review: Christopher Robin
Disney's oddly somber visit to the Hundred Acre Wood isn't what you might expect.
The 400-Word Review: Eighth Grade
The touching, resonant teen drama features an Oscar-worthy star turn from its young lead.
The 400-Word Review: Mission: Impossible - Fallout
The sixth film in the Tom Cruise franchise doesn't change the formula, but it offers its share of thrills.
The 400-Word Review: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
The animated superhero flick is a surprisingly enjoyable riff on the genre.
The 400-Word Review: The Equalizer 2
An unnecessary sequel to the Denzel Washington action flick arrives for a quick beat-em-up fix.
The 400-Word Review: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
The sequel to the 2008 ABBA musical is far from perfect, but might have enough charm to keep you on board.
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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