“Digger” Digs its Own Grave
Digger is a misfire that manages to be both safe and outlandish, yelling without anything to say.
“Lady” is Absurd and Emotionally Rewarding
Lady excels because of the beautifully crafted woman at the center, but also because of how deeply it is willing to explore the depths of human loneliness.
“On a String” is an Ode to the Pain and Absurdity of Freelancing
Full of fantastic one-liners, beautiful moments that capture the indecision of early adulthood, and charmingly quirky side characters, On a String marks a fantastic debut from Hagen.
Mtn Craft Film Festival Returns This Weekend
The Mtn Craft Film Festival has returned once again to Clarksburg, West Virginia! Beginning on October 2nd and running through October 4th, the festival will showcase a wide variety of feature and short films that capture the spirit of Appalachia in its many forms.
Fantastic Fest ’26: Director Nikias Chryssos Strings Together Horror in “Bloody Tennis”
During the screening of Bloody Tennis at the 2026 Fantastic Fest, director Nikias Chryssos sat down with Beyond the Cinerama Dome to talk about capturing the beauty of the sport, learning its brutal history, and the gnarly soundscape of the film.
“Primetime” Sees How this Looks and Hates it
Primetime mythologizes the man behind To Catch a Predator and the country who watched him.
Fantastic Fest ’26: “I Have Proof” Asks for Patience in its Scares
For those with patience and lovers of found footage, I Have Proof is an exciting throwback entry into the genre.
Meet the Twins of Destruction
The Twins of Destruction are Clayton and Connor Petrella. As two brothers who are filmmakers, prop makers, and costume designers, one would think their name would come from a movie reference. In actuality, it comes from their high school football careers, though Clayton is quick to say that they were “not very good.”
Fantastic Fest ’26: “Bloody Tennis” Shows the Beautiful Brutality of the Sport
Bloody Tennis is a bloody blast. Mix together the unsettling bad vibes of Suspiria with the homoerotic undertones of Challengers and you’re about halfway there.
Fantastic Fest ’26: “What Happened to Doris?” Sees a Mother Fighting for Her Kids
Even though it’s a story that is unique to a real woman, What Happened to Doris? has an air of predictability, a familiar set of beats for the grizzled horror fan, but perhaps something thrilling for the newcomers.
Pittsburgh Walk of Fame 2026 Film/TV Inductees
On October 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Strip District Terminal, Pittsburghers can attend the second induction ceremony to celebrate local folks who have made a global impact.
“Babystar” Shows the Horrors of Family Influencer Life
“I don’t like being another’s product,” Luca eventually finds the strength to say. Much of Babystar is Luca attempting to forge her own life and existence beyond this bizarre career her parents have forced her into.
Mtn Craft Brings Festival Winners to Pittsburgh
Ahead of the 2026 festival, which runs October 2 through 4, Mtn Craft is taking their show on the road to Pittsburgh and other locations with their Winners Tour.
“Lockjaw” is a Wired Shut Anxiety Attack
Lockjaw takes its limits and uses them as a strength, creating a pseudo bottle thriller about the cusp of adulthood.
“Come with Me” Looks into the Heart of Belief
Come with Me shows the “why” behind the search for meaning in life. How this search for betterment, when misplaced, can lead to ruin.
Breaking Down Pittsburgh’s Film Festivals with Film Pittsburgh’s Shanna Carrick
Like all cinephiles and movie lovers, Film Pittsburgh Executive Director Shanna Carrick’s love for the medium started with her parents’ collection.
“Idiots” Plays it Safe and Stoner
As Idiots stands, it’s not a new or well-developed look at the broken systems that keep rich people rich and poor people poor, nor does it crack a joke about something that hasn’t already happened in a frat house somewhere in America.
Backyard Docs Festival Director Hansen Bursic Previews 2026 Event
Starting September 24 and running through September 27, the Backyard Docs Film Festival will screen a series of feature-length and short documentaries. Now in its third year, the festival has defined itself as a celebration of stories by and about the people who live in the Rust Belt and Appalachian regions.
“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” Needs More Flesh
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is supposed to be a release, an explosion of flesh and fluids, but its scream is not as triumphant as one might hope.
“Tony” Lacks Anthony Bourdain’s Understanding of the Human Condition
Tony is stagnant, missing the truth behind the man who could make friends with anyone.