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Will Smith stars as a Pittsburgh forensic pathologist in "Concussion." Photo: Columbia Pictures.

December Film Preview: Lots of Jingle and a Few Sober Stories

Say goodbye to 2015 as Hollywood releases their final films of the year.

In ‘Spotlight,’ Investigative Journalism Shines Light on Evil

Hollywood delivers this year's Christmas present a month early with this knockout drama.

New Parts, Same Well-Oiled Machine: Yep, ‘Spectre’ Is Another Bond Movie

James Bond is back! And it's déjà vu all over again.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007. They are starring opposite each other in the film "By The Sea." photo: Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons.

November Film Preview: Things Are Looking Up

As we approach the Oscar nomination deadline, Hollywood rolls out the big guns. See what's in cinematic store for November.

‘The Last Witch Hunter’?

Pittsburgh stars in the lastest Vin Diesel film; Pittsburgh needs a better agent

The real "Bridge of Spies": During the Cold War, in divided Germany, the Glienicke Bridge was a no-walk zone—Western forces controlled one end and Communist forces the other. But it was used for exchanging captured spies and it's where the U.S. swapped Rudolf Abel for Powers.

‘Bridge of Spies’ Is Powerful, But Heavy on the Schmaltz

Steven Spielberg directs this historical spy drama with his usual skill ... and usual sentimentality.

‘The Intern’: More Help Needed at the Office

Director Nancy Meyers perfects her brand of plastic cinema.

Buckley vs. Vidal, ABC News political debate in 1968.

‘Best of Enemies,’ a Great Look at a Not-So-Great Turning Point in U.S. History

In the summer of 1968 William Buckley and Gore Vidal met face to face ... and American politics would never be the same.

Anne Hathaway. photo: Chrisa Hickey and Wikipedia.

September Cinema Preview: Climbing Everest, Driving Lessons, and an Internship

School's back ... and so is Hollywood's more complicated movies. Take a look at the highlights of this month's releases -- passing grade or epic fail?

Killer Weed + CIA Hit Squad = Bloody, Bloody ‘American Ultra’

Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in the world's most violent stoner film (and hey, it's bloody good).