Nick Sweeney & Samantha Mustari Talk Finding Home in “Noah Kahan: Out of Body”
Noah Kahan: Out of Body, directed by Nick Sweeney and produced by Samantha Mustari, is not your traditional concert documentary. It’s as intimate as the man at the center of the universe.
“Sawtooth Mountain” Looks for Elusive Scares & Bigfoot
Sawtooth Mountain holds its hairy cards to its chest, but confidently deals a tension-building hand in a game of survival that’s buoyed by a strong cast of actors.
“Nimrods” Can’t Make Mainstream Punk
Nimrods needs more bite to match the fervor of the punks who paved the way.
“The End of Oak Street” Cares More about its Dinos Than its Humans
The End of Oak Street has wrapped itself in the trappings of the blockbuster greats of yesteryear without seeing it through all the way.
Before “Field of Dreams,” There was the Pittsburgh-shot “Angels in the Outfield”
On Thursday, August 13, Major League Baseball will host their third edition of the Field of Dreams Game with the Philadelphia Phillies facing off against the Minnesota Twins. While Pittsburgh's Pirates won’t be in Iowa, there’s a piece of baseball filmmaking unique to the Steel City.
The More You Think About “One Night Only,” the Crazier it Becomes
One Night Only is a small stumbling block on the road to a rom com renaissance, with brief moments of glory.
Locarno: “Bruton” is Another Showcase of Theo Rossi’s Greatness
Bruton acts as both a character study and a succinct exploration of the reality of the Florida prison system. It offers no judgment, just the quiet observation Grashaw does best.
“The Best Pizza is in LA” is a Cheesy Love Letter to the City of Angels
The Best Pizza Is in LA is a love letter to a city, one delicious bite at a time.
Kennywood Takes Center Stage in “Adventureland”
As the summer begins to wind down, what better time to turn our attention to a Pittsburgh staple.
“Lucky” - Episode Five Recap: Are We Bad People
It has taken five episodes, but Apple TV+’s Lucky has finally stopped to take a breath.
Run Away and Fall in Love with Prime Video’s “Sterling Point”
Created, written, and directed by Megan Park (of The Secret Life of the American Teenager fame), Sterling Point is a razor-sharp return to form. It’s the perfect blend of dreamy teen romance, improbable situations, and a distinct lack of parental oversight.
“Mustache” is a Delight
In order to enjoy Mustache, you just have to be willing to go back to the awkward teenage years of finding yourself — the often uncomfortable, sometimes profound, and always shifting time when the tickle of a prepubescent mustache can change the world.
“Sheep in the Box” Doesn’t Open the Lid on AI
What Sheep in the Box needs is Kore-eda’s trademark humanistic touch, and it’s a shame it’s missing.
Go Back in Time with the Westinghouse Works Collection
Around the time the Lumière brothers were wrapping up their filmmaking endeavors, the Westinghouse Works Collection was underway in Pittsburgh.
“Lucky” — Episode Four Recap: Too Close to See It
With three episodes left in Lucky, will she continue to be able to evade Priscilla, the feds, and her past?
“Her Private Hell” Begs for a Sense of Direction
If nothing else, Her Private Hell gives the gift of big screens still taking a chance on something weird.
“Lucky” — Episode Three Recap: Read the Room
It remains engrossing to see Bening as a mob leader and Taylor-Joy does a lovely job shape-shifting to whatever the situation calls for, but Lucky needs to start putting a little meat on its bones so the audience has something to sink its teeth into.
Raw Daisies Production Company Briefly Calls Pittsburgh Home
For one snowy weekend in December, New Jersey-based Raw Daisies called Pittsburgh home. They’re self-described as a “seize the means of production” company that believes in the power of artistic expression, production, distribution, and appreciation.
“The Calling Witch” Blends Fiction & Fear
The Calling Witch is a slow burn that doesn’t rush or worry about hitting a quota of scares. It’s more interested in plumbing what it means to be a family.
“The Odyssey” Doesn’t Tread a New Path
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an undeniable feat of filmmaking, but one that struggles to make sense of its mortal purpose.