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“The Big Combo” Comes Home Newly Restored
“The Big Combo” Comes Home Newly Restored

The Big Combo is one example of a gem of the genre getting the 21st-century overhaul treatment. Originally released in 1955, Ignite Films has put together a stellar, comprehensive rerelease in time for the 70th anniversary of the film.

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“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
“The Python Hunt” Slithers to Something Deeper
“The Python Hunt” Slithers to Something Deeper
“Screams from the Tower” is for the ’90s Weirdos
“Screams from the Tower” is for the ’90s Weirdos
“The King of the Internet” is Frenetic Madness in the Early Digital Age
“The King of the Internet” is Frenetic Madness in the Early Digital Age
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is Well-Worn, but Not in a Good Way
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is Well-Worn, but Not in a Good Way
“Between Two Waves” is Not Your Average Haunted House Flick
“Between Two Waves” is Not Your Average Haunted House Flick
“Mother Mary” Thrums with Potential
“Mother Mary” Thrums with Potential
“Basic Psych” is No Basic Morality Play
“Basic Psych” is No Basic Morality Play
“Buffet Infinity” is 3am Channel Surfing at its Finest
“Buffet Infinity” is 3am Channel Surfing at its Finest
“Over Your Dead Body” Needs Resuscitating
“Over Your Dead Body” Needs Resuscitating
“Broken Bird” Has Some Wings
“Broken Bird” Has Some Wings
“Mārama” is a Gothic, Colonialist Nightmare
“Mārama” is a Gothic, Colonialist Nightmare
“Michael” Misses a Note
“Michael” Misses a Note
“Erupcja” Puts Charli XCX in a Raw, New Light
“Erupcja” Puts Charli XCX in a Raw, New Light
“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” Has No Thrills Under its Wrapping
“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” Has No Thrills Under its Wrapping
“Exit 8” Gets Lost in the Monotony
“Exit 8” Gets Lost in the Monotony
“Backside” Captures Humanity’s Connection to Horses
“Backside” Captures Humanity’s Connection to Horses
“Faces of Death” (2026) Reinvents its Legacy
“Faces of Death” (2026) Reinvents its Legacy
“The Drama” Struggles with its Secrets
“The Drama” Struggles with its Secrets
SXSW ’26:“One Another” Celebrates the Ebbs & Flows of Friends
SXSW ’26:“One Another” Celebrates the Ebbs & Flows of Friends

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The Greek Ties to Pittsburgh’s Movie Theaters of Yesteryear
The Greek Ties to Pittsburgh’s Movie Theaters of Yesteryear
Solange Film Festival Kicks Off in Pittsburgh at Row House Lawrenceville
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”
CMU Student Takes on Role of Anthony Bourdain in "Tony" First Trailer
CMU Student Takes on Role of Anthony Bourdain in "Tony" First Trailer
Have You Seen This PGH-Made Film? - “Cha Cha Real Smooth”
Have You Seen This PGH-Made Film? - “Cha Cha Real Smooth”

Interviews

interviews
Anna Maxwell Martin, Agnes O’Casey, Adam Nagaitis, & Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Talk “Star City”
Anna Maxwell Martin, Agnes O’Casey, Adam Nagaitis, & Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Talk “Star City”
Xander Robin & Nick León Talk Magical, Weird South Florida Wonders in “The Python Hunt”
Xander Robin & Nick León Talk Magical, Weird South Florida Wonders in “The Python Hunt”
Max Aruj Reignites the Sounds of John Creasy in “Man on Fire”
Max Aruj Reignites the Sounds of John Creasy in “Man on Fire”
Tomás Videla Welcomes Home the Score of “The House of the Spirits”
Tomás Videla Welcomes Home the Score of “The House of the Spirits”
Composer Amanda Jones Puts Humanity in “Murderbot” Score
Composer Amanda Jones Puts Humanity in “Murderbot” Score

TV Reviews

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“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
“How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” is the Funniest Murder Mystery You’ve Ever Seen
“How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” is the Funniest Murder Mystery You’ve Ever Seen
Has Marvel Made a Series for the Art House Film Lovers with “Wonder Man?”
Has Marvel Made a Series for the Art House Film Lovers with “Wonder Man?”

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Movies with My Dad

movies with my dad
Obsession
Obsession
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Over Your Dead Body
Over Your Dead Body
Michael
Michael

I Think You’ll Hate This

i think you'll hate this
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
Bonus Features: Brendan Fraser Is NOT In Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Bonus Features: Brendan Fraser Is NOT In Lee Cronin’s The Mummy

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