Reel Steel Beyond the Cinerama Dome is a Pittsburgh-based publication and Pittsburgh, if you didn’t know, is the Hollywood of Appalachia.*
*This is a nickname I have given to the city, but I’m expecting it will catch on soon.
The Greek Ties to Pittsburgh’s Movie Theaters of Yesteryear
My dad has always said that his favorite moviegoing memory is the open-air cinemas of Greece. Some of my earliest moviegoing memories are of the drive-in theater of my mom’s hometown of Carmichaels, PA, located sixty miles south of Pittsburgh. Neither of them can fathom how these life experiences led to this career and this article, but what none of us considered was Pittsburgh’s rich history of Greek cinemas.
Solange Film Festival Kicks Off in Pittsburgh at Row House Lawrenceville
The second annual Solange Film Festival runs May 14-17 at the Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville.
Melissa Martin & Jim Tucker Capture Pittsburgh’ Magical Darkness in “Basic Psych”
It’s special when Pittsburgh is allowed to be unapologetically Pittsburgh on film. The beautiful gold bridges against the green hills, the winding roads into the suburbs, the place Melissa Martin and Jim Tucker call home.
CMU Student Takes on Role of Anthony Bourdain in "Tony" First Trailer
While shooting The Holdovers, Dominic Sessa was accepted and admitted to the prestigious drama program at Carnegie Mellon University. He’s currently on a leave of absence. You would be too if you were cast as the lead in the upcoming A24 Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony.
Have You Seen This PGH-Made Film? - “Cha Cha Real Smooth”
While Shithouse was shot in LA, Cooper Raiff’s second film, Cha Cha Real Smooth, would bring him to Pittsburgh.
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.
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.
Revisiting Kevin Costner’s "Draft Day" Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
On paper, the draft seems straightforward. Each team takes their turn in an orderly fashion, right? Wrong. The day of the draft can only be described as organized chaos. At least that’s how 2014’s Draft Day portrays the events.
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.
Pittsburgh Film Critics Association Announces Winners for 2nd Annual Awards
The winners of the 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Film Critics Association Awards are announced!
“The Pitt” Continues its Award Run with 2 Golden Globe Noms
Ahead of The Pitt’s January 8, 2026 season two release date, the Pittsburgh-set emergency room drama secured two nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
Row House- Hollywood Officially Opens with “Bugonia”
After much anticipation, the Row House - Hollywood in Dormont witll officially open its doors! What better way to do so than with the release of Greek Weird Wave master Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest, Bugonia.
A Walk of Fame is Coming to Pittsburgh
Beyond the Cinerama Dome nicknamed Pittsburgh as the Hollywood of Appalachia and the city is living up to the name with the announcement of a Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.
Row House Preps for Expanded Dormont Opening
Row House Cinema announces partnership with Needs More Fog as they continue to remodel the Hollywood Theater in Dormont.
“The Pitt” Clocks in with 13 Emmy Nominations
The Burbank-shot, but Pittsburgh-based show picked up a staggering thirteen nominations in a variety of categories. From Outstanding Drama to more than a few acting nominations, The Pitt will likely take home a few statues when the time comes.
New Apple TV+ Series Will Call Pittsburgh Home Until September
It’s not just big-screen productions that are calling Pittsburgh home for the summer, it’s also small-screen works that are using Western Pennsylvania tax credits to their advantage.
“How to Rob a Bank” Takes Pittsburgh by Storm
It’s shaping up to be a busy filmmaking summer in our little town. Hershey has already wrapped and another film production is moving in.
“Hershey” Wraps Filming in Pittsburgh
Have you heard? Something sweet is coming to a theater near you in 2026.