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“Backrooms” is Lost in its Own Lore
“Backrooms” is Lost in its Own Lore

It’s exciting that a film based on an internet story could make it to the big screen helmed by a teenager, but Backrooms needed to plot its path in a more honed-in fashion.

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“Backrooms” is Lost in its Own Lore
“Backrooms” is Lost in its Own Lore
“The Saviors” Finds Discomfort in Suburbia
“The Saviors” Finds Discomfort in Suburbia
Tribeca: “4000 Days” Finds Resilience and Lasting Change in Loss
Tribeca: “4000 Days” Finds Resilience and Lasting Change in Loss
Tribeca: “Death Boom” Empathetically Reflects on Mortality
Tribeca: “Death Boom” Empathetically Reflects on Mortality
Tribeca: “Summer War” Meticulously Plots its Moves
Tribeca: “Summer War” Meticulously Plots its Moves
Tribeca: “Deepfake” Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Tribeca: “Deepfake” Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Tribeca: “Harvest” Reaps and Sows Love
Tribeca: “Harvest” Reaps and Sows Love
Tribeca: “Memorizu” Creates Nostalgia for the Moment it’s In
Tribeca: “Memorizu” Creates Nostalgia for the Moment it’s In
Tribeca: “Rare Birds” is in Rare Form
Tribeca: “Rare Birds” is in Rare Form
Tribeca: “Micronations” Proves Tiny Can Be Mighty
Tribeca: “Micronations” Proves Tiny Can Be Mighty
Tribeca: “Stealing Magic” is Stranger Than Any Illusion
Tribeca: “Stealing Magic” is Stranger Than Any Illusion
“Carolina Caroline” is a Sweaty, Southern Gothic Crime Spree
“Carolina Caroline” is a Sweaty, Southern Gothic Crime Spree
Tribeca: “American Zoo” Holds Decades of Secrets
Tribeca: “American Zoo” Holds Decades of Secrets
Tribeca: “Kingston” Ruthlessly Skewers Higher Education
Tribeca: “Kingston” Ruthlessly Skewers Higher Education
Tribeca: “Odessa” Dwells on the Banality of Evil
Tribeca: “Odessa” Dwells on the Banality of Evil
Tribeca: “Sad Girlz” Captures Girlhood Trauma
Tribeca: “Sad Girlz” Captures Girlhood Trauma
“Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music” Makes a Joyful Noise
“Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music” Makes a Joyful Noise
“The Last Viking” is a Dark Comedy About Finding Yourself
“The Last Viking” is a Dark Comedy About Finding Yourself
“Watching Mr. Pearson” is a Love Letter to Legacy
“Watching Mr. Pearson” is a Love Letter to Legacy
“Tuner” Strikes a Chord
“Tuner” Strikes a Chord
“Is God Is” is Righteous, Burning Fury
“Is God Is” is Righteous, Burning Fury
“Forge” Almost Manages to Break the Mold
“Forge” Almost Manages to Break the Mold
“By the Roots” Remembers Where it Came From and Where it Can Go
“By the Roots” Remembers Where it Came From and Where it Can Go
“That Alien, Sound” Captures the Mysteries of Life
“That Alien, Sound” Captures the Mysteries of Life
“$POSITIONS” is a Gamble that Pays Off
“$POSITIONS” is a Gamble that Pays Off
“Love Letter” 4K Restoration Brings Memories to Focus
“Love Letter” 4K Restoration Brings Memories to Focus
“The Headless Woman” 4K Restoration Revives this Twisty Tale
“The Headless Woman” 4K Restoration Revives this Twisty Tale
“This is Not a Drill” is a Call for Community Action
“This is Not a Drill” is a Call for Community Action

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Pittsburgh is Beautifully on Display in First “How to Rob a Bank” Trailer
Pittsburgh is Beautifully on Display in First “How to Rob a Bank” Trailer
Pittsburgh Film Office Executive Director Dawn Keezer Opens Pittsburgh to the World
Pittsburgh Film Office Executive Director Dawn Keezer Opens Pittsburgh to the World
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The Greek Ties to Pittsburgh’s Movie Theaters of Yesteryear
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Solange Film Festival Kicks Off in Pittsburgh at Row House Lawrenceville
Melissa Martin & Jim Tucker Capture Pittsburgh’ Magical Darkness in “Basic Psych”
Melissa Martin & Jim Tucker Capture Pittsburgh’ Magical Darkness in “Basic Psych”

Interviews

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Jeff Russo Talks Scoring Music for Earth, Reality, & Beyond
Jeff Russo Talks Scoring Music for Earth, Reality, & Beyond
Tribeca: Julie + Gary DeVercelly Talk Taking on Campus Hazing in “4000 Days”
Tribeca: Julie + Gary DeVercelly Talk Taking on Campus Hazing in “4000 Days”
Tribeca: Eric + Linda Oakes Talk Sharing Son Adam’s Story in “4000 Days”
Tribeca: Eric + Linda Oakes Talk Sharing Son Adam’s Story in “4000 Days”
Tribeca: Misha Calvert Talks Finding a Way Forward in “Fault”
Tribeca: Misha Calvert Talks Finding a Way Forward in “Fault”
Gavin Brivik + Andrew Bird Clock into “The Pitt” with Their Song “Need Someone”
Gavin Brivik + Andrew Bird Clock into “The Pitt” with Their Song “Need Someone”

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Tribeca: “Grandmasters” Makes Chess Feel like an F1 Race
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” — Episode 3 Recap: Chunnel
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” — Episode 3 Recap: Chunnel
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Lives Up to its Name
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Lives Up to its Name
“Widow’s Bay” Should Be Your Next Watch
“Widow’s Bay” Should Be Your Next Watch
Apple TV: “Twisted Yoga” Sheds Light on Abuse and Healing
Apple TV: “Twisted Yoga” Sheds Light on Abuse and Healing

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Movies with My Dad

movies with my dad
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Tuner
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
I Love Boosters
I Love Boosters
Obsession
Obsession
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II

I Think You’ll Hate This

i think you'll hate this
Is This the End of Star Wars as We Know It?
Is This the End of Star Wars as We Know It?
Cinema Con Pt. 2 - Jason Statham Unites Straight Men & Lesbians
Cinema Con Pt. 2 - Jason Statham Unites Straight Men & Lesbians
Cinema Con Pt. 1 - Tina Learns That the Avengers Aren't Over
Cinema Con Pt. 1 - Tina Learns That the Avengers Aren't Over
Bonus Features: Getting Lost in the Hallways of Exit 8
Bonus Features: Getting Lost in the Hallways of Exit 8
Bonus Features: We’re Pretty Obsessed with Obsession
Bonus Features: We’re Pretty Obsessed with Obsession

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