The movies that are playing in Pittsburgh –– and, more importantly, whether or not they’re worth your time.
Movie Review: The Marvels
The latest chapter in the never-ending Marvel Cinematic Universe story succeeds with the help of three immensely talented stars.
Movie Review: Priscilla
Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla Presley biopic is too quiet to hold the audience’s interest and too cautious to truly interrogate its subject.
Movie Review: The Holdovers
The opening-night feature at the Three Rivers Film Festival, Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers,” is a remarkable drama with great performances — as well as a very unusual sort of Christmas movie.
Movie Review: Rustin
The Pittsburgh-made biopic is the kind of historical lesson that should be taught in schools — and it features an Oscar-caliber performance from Colman Domingo.
Movie Review: Pain Hustlers
This Netflix drama, with Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, is entertaining — but entertainment may not be quite appropriate when dealing with tragic subject matter.
Movie Review: Five Nights at Freddy's
The massively popular video-game series gets a spooky adaptation that will please fans but bore casual audiences.
Movie Review: When Evil Lurks
This shocking horror film may be too much for many viewers, but genre fans will be morbidly pleased.
Movie Review: Killers of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese’s true-crime epic is rich in craft — and excess.
Movie Review: The Burial
Amazon’s courtroom drama is lifted to victory by a game cast.
Where You Can See “The Eras Tour” in Cinemas This Weekend
Taylor Swift’s hotly anticipated concert film is expected to break box-office records.
Celebrate Halloween — and Thanksgiving, and Christmas — with Classic Flicks at the Rangos
The city’s largest movie screen will revive a seasonally appropriate favorite each Saturday for nearly three months.
Movie Review: Saw X
The 10th chapter in the ultra-violent franchise changes the formula slightly, with compelling — if grisly — results.
Movie Review: The Creator
A new science-fiction epic from the director of “Rogue One” borrows quite a bit from “Blade Runner” — and that might be its saving grace.
Retro Review: “Night Of The Living Dead” Lives On In Horror, And Pittsburgh, History
In our Retro Review series, we ask our editorial intern Emma Malinak to watch made-in-Pittsburgh flicks from the 20th century — long before she was even born.
Movie Review: Expend4bles
The fourth installment of the throwback action franchise lacks star power, but delivers enough mindless action to get by.
Movie Review: El Conde
In Netflix’s surprisingly layered dark comedy, the dictator Augusto Pinochet is a 250-year-old vampire. PM Film Critic Sean Collier says it’s unusual, but worth a watch.
Movie Review: A Haunting in Venice
The third of Kenneth Branagh's Hercule Poirot mysteries is a pleasant, fast-moving chiller.
Movie Review: The Nun II
The original “Nun” was only marginally successful, and the sequel is little more than a watered-down second serving.
Movie Review: Gran Turismo
The true story of gamers turned racecar drivers overcomes a hackneyed script with slick direction and sports-movie appeal.
Retro Review: “Angels in the Outfield” Is Still A Pittsburgh Home Run After 70 Years
In our Retro Review series, we ask our editorial intern Emma Malinak to watch made-in-Pittsburgh flicks from the 20th century — long before she was even born.
Movie Review: The Last Voyage of the Demeter
A monstrous Dracula preys on a doomed ship in “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” an adventurous take on the classic novel.
Movie Review: Heart of Stone
Netflix's big-budget romp is packed with action but devoid of thought.
Retro Review: How “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh” Captured a ’70s City of Champions
In our Retro Review series, we ask our editorial intern Emma Malinak to watch made-in-Pittsburgh flicks from the 20th century — long before she was even born.
Movie Review: Meg 2: The Trench
A dull story, unimpressive effects and too much shark-free content keep this "Meg" in the depths.
Movie Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
After decades of false starts, a new take on the characters finally gets the concept right.
Retro Review: “Striking Distance” has Pittsburgh “Loyalty Above All Else”
In our Retro Review series, we ask our Editorial Intern Emma Malinak to watch made-in-Pittsburgh flicks from the 20th century — long before she was even born.
Movie Review: Haunted Mansion
Disney’s latest try at a big-screen “Haunted Mansion” is cute and funny, but it misses the chance to make something truly memorable out of its iconic IP.
Movie Review: Oppenheimer
History, philosophy and science are given a thoughtful spotlight in Christopher Nolan's epic.
Movie Review: Barbie
The candy-colored blockbusters lives up to the hype and delivers a surprisingly philosophical tale.
Movie Review: Bird Box Barcelona
Netflix wisely chooses not to reinvent the wheel, instead giving viewers more of what made the original "Bird Box" a hit.
Retro Review: Why “Flashdance” Is Still An Ode to Pittsburgh After 40 Years
In our Retro Review series, we ask our Editorial Intern Emma Malinak to watch made-in-Pittsburgh flicks from the 20th century — long before she was even born.
Movie Review: Insidious: The Red Door
The long-running horror franchise returns with the original cast but without any new ideas.
Movie Review: The Out-Laws
A winning cast can’t save a dud of a script in Netflix’s quickie comedy.
Movie Review: Run Rabbit Run
Netflix's new thriller stars Sarah Snook as a single mother whose daughter has some very unsettling things to say.
Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Harrison Ford whip-cracks back into theaters for his final turn as Indiana Jones, with the weight of legacy on his shoulders.
Movie Review: Asteroid City
Even for audiences who aren’t always sold on the work of Wes Anderson, the funny and touching “Asteroid City” is worth a look.
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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