Hansen Bursic Talks Advocacy and Documentary Work in Pittsburgh and Beyond
Hansen Bursic’s path to filmmaking started in self-described “god-awful narrative student films.” He was studying at Temple University under the impression that fiction would be the focus of his film career, but Bursic’s natural inclination to advocacy changed that path.
Tomás Videla Welcomes Home the Score of “The House of the Spirits”
For Argentinian composer Tomás Videla, the chance to be part of The House of the Spirits, such an important piece of South American storytelling, was too exciting to pass up.
“Mother Mary” Thrums with Potential
Mother Mary may lose itself in the spotlight, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a film that delivers such a wallop in the form of Coel and Hathway.
“Basic Psych” is No Basic Morality Play
When Basic Psych is mining the moral conflict this predicament presents, it’s at its most compelling.
“Buffet Infinity” is 3am Channel Surfing at its Finest
As much as it is a movie, Buffet Infinity is also an experience in the charming, analog oddities of yesteryear.
“Widow’s Bay” Should Be Your Next Watch
One of the standout new series of the year, Widow’s Bay will keep you frightfully laughing all the way through.
“Over Your Dead Body” Needs Resuscitating
Over Your Dead Body has too much dead weight to make for a dark look at a romantic relationship.
“Broken Bird” Has Some Wings
For a first-time feature director, Broken Bird is quite the introduction. Mitchell has an eye for performance and design that are excitingly fresh.
“Mārama” is a Gothic, Colonialist Nightmare
Mārama is a revenge tale, but simply calling it that would ignore the fuel that keeps the story running at full force until its final moments. Mārama is retribution.
“Michael” Misses a Note
Michael is another entry in the genre of biopics that doesn’t want to handle the reality of the person they’re shining the spotlight on.
Movies Will Take Flight in Old Pittsburgh Airport Terminal
While the hullabaloo may have died down about the opening of the new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, it seems the city isn’t ready to say goodbye to the old one.
“Erupcja” Puts Charli XCX in a Raw, New Light
Erupcja is an encapsulation of the magic, pain, and lingering loss of a person who has changed.
“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” Has No Thrills Under its Wrapping
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy lacks that bite in its evil entity, and if the film isn’t fueled by a millennia-long sense of ire, there’s not much that separates it from the standard horror of a popcorn flick.
“Exit 8” Gets Lost in the Monotony
Exit 8 is monotonous. It’s a walk that eventually ends and the audience is told that The Lost Man had some emotional growth without seeing the process of achieving that change.
Female Filmmakers Take Center Stage at The Lindsay’s WIFM PGH Showcase
On April 9, attendees at The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center in Sewickley were treated to a wide array of work created by local, female, Pittsburgh filmmakers.
David “Wino” Weinstein Has Seen More of Pittsburgh than Most of Us Ever Will
Location manager and scout Dave “Wino” Weinstein was born and raised in Pittsburgh. He’s worked on nearly all the massive projects that have come through this area, including The Pitt, Sudden Death, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Mindhunter.
“Backside” Captures Humanity’s Connection to Horses
It’s a film about the fastest two minutes in sports, but Backside is lovingly languid in its approach to the unseen world of horse racing.
Ash Cook and Video Store•Age Want You to Watch More Movies
Once upon a time, there was a video store on every block. Inside, underneath harsh fluorescent lights, were thousands of movies available to borrow.