Emily Fritz | a&e editor Despite its reputation as a cult classic, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is not an intuitive watch, nor is it typically deemed a good movie. But for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Players (JCCP), this cultural artifact from 1975 is a symbol of self expression and comes with a loving and supportive community that has been around for nearly 50 years. … Continue reading Pittsburgh shadow cast fosters inclusivity
by Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Feb. 10, 2022 As the dust settled, many responders, citizens and workers helped to mend the city of New York on 9/11 by cleaning and moving rubble over a span of many months. However, a cost they didn’t see were the many health issues due to the polluted air and contaminated work environments. The movie, 9/11 Unsettled Dust … Continue reading 15th Annual Human Rights Film Series showcases current issues
Jordyn Rose | staff writer 1/13/22 * This article contains spoilers for the Spider-Man franchise The newest Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home, starring Tom Holland, has opened up a new world of possibilities for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie follows Peter Parker after his identity as Spider-Man is revealed, and after he is framed for the murder of Mysterio, causing a division … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home expands the MCU canon
Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Sept. 23, 2021 After shutting its doors for nearly a year and a half, the Harris Theater is finally welcoming movie-goers back to the silver screen starting Sept. 23. Originally opened in 1905, the Harris Theater has been a long-time staple in the Pittsburgh cinema scene. While it held a brief stint as a pornographic movie theater in the 1960s, it … Continue reading Dear Harris Theater, welcome back to the silver screen
Rio Scarcelli / staff writer 3/4/21 Though it is not the first to do so, The 78th Annual Golden Globes took to a virtual setting with a twist: co-hosting from two different locations. With Tina Fey stationed at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and Amy Pohler at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan, the two made their attempts at being the first hosts of an … Continue reading Golden Globes persists with a Zoom twist
Rio Scarcelli staff writer 2/11/21 Many children and young adults growing up in the 2010s could have also associated that time with the now Nickelodeon classic television series iCarly. With the show’s five-year run coming to an end in 2012, Netflix has recently aired the first two seasons of the show in preparations for a spinoff series to be released on the new streaming service … Continue reading ‘iCarly’ makes surprise comeback with revival series
Rio Scarcelli staff writer 11/19/20 A life in the spotlight does not come without controversy: this is no exception for high-profile celebrity Johnny Depp. After a five-month long libel trial, the actor lost his case against ex-wife Amber Heard –– all because of a 2018 newspaper article. Under a ruling of 14 allegations of physical assault against Depp, the courts found the article’s usage of … Continue reading Johnny Depp faces repercussions after losing libel case
Hannah Boucher | staff writer 02/06/2020 The Human Rights Film Series has come a long way since its beginnings. Exactly 13 years ago, it started out as a foreign film festival, but after recognizing that Pittsburgh lacked a human rights film series, professors Mark Frisch and Edith Krause changed the event into what it is today. This year, Frisch and Krause were also joined by … Continue reading Film series tackles difficult and controversial topics
Katie SeCaur | Staff Writer 12/05/19 On Nov. 22, Disney’s much anticipated Frozen 2, hit the silver screen in theaters worldwide, sending many parents and their little ones to the theater to see the latest adventure of Anna and Elsa. The early box office receipts have been staggering, with a global box office take of $742 million in the film’s first two weeks of release, … Continue reading Frozen 2 a well-crafted next chapter for franchise
Neil Runge | Staff Writer 11/07/19 The Halloween spirit continues past its end with an early release showing of Stephen King’s newest novel adaptation Doctor Sleep. This past Wednesday, AMC Theater in the Waterfront held a special preview of this new horror movie, which will see a full theatrical release on Nov. 8. Directed by Mike Flanagan, who’s best known as the creator of the … Continue reading Despite flaws, Doctor Sleep is a fine follow-up
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