Pittsburgh films

Newt up close and personal with The Thunderbird.

‘Fantastic Beasts’ a Masterclass in Fun

Screenwriter J.K. Rowling ensures the adaptation is richer than the textbook upon which it is based.

Emily Blunt at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. photo: gdcgraphics and Wikipedia.

‘The Girl on the Train’ a Digressive, Dizzying Ride

‘The Girl on the Train’ was 2015’s big literary hit. It might not be 2016’s big cinematic hit, but it’s a fine adaptation.

Sully makes sure everyone evacuates the plane quickly and safely. photo: Warner Bros. Entertainment.

‘Sully’ Arrives Right on Time

Seven years after the landing of Flight 1549, ‘Sully’ reminds us what a truly miraculous day that was.

(L-r) Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag and Will Smith as Deadshot have a little face-to-face chat. Photo Credit: Clay Enos/ TM & (c) DC Comics.

Stuck in Backstory, ‘Suicide Squad’ Meanders Toward Aimlessness

A sort-of anti-'Justice League' works undercover black ops for the United States government in 'Suicide Squad,' another disappointing entry in the DC cinematic universe.

July Film Guide: A New ‘Trek,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Jason’

No sense sitting home in the sweltering heat, here's a look a some of Hollywood's summer offering.

Newton Knight (Matthew McConaughey) guides Daniel (Jacob Lofland) through the ranks in 'The Free State of Jones.' photo: STX Entertainment.

June Film Preview: Summer Movies Rising

It's the start of summer in Hollywood; and everything old is new again.

‘Love & Friendship’: A True Delight

A wonderful adaption based on the works of Jane Austen.

Julia Roberts and George Clooney have a pre-show chat before the taping of Clooney's show 'Money Monster.'

‘Money Monster’ Will Grab You

After a string of flops, Clooney and Roberts hope to turn the tide with 'Money Monster.'

(L-r) Ryan Gosling as Holland March and Russell Crowe as Jackson Healy in 'The Nice Guys.' Photo: Daniel McFadden, a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

May Film Preview: ‘Nice Guys,’ ‘Neighbors,’ ‘Captain America,’ and a ‘Hollywood’ Birthday

April brought cinematic showers, here's a quick look at some of May's film flowers.

‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War:’ Sue for Peace

'The Huntsman: Winter's War'--If 'Frozen' and 'The Lord of the Rings' had a kid, it would look like this. But would it be this stupid?