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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is hollowly enjoyable, a shadow of its predecessor

Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is hollowly enjoyable, a shadow of its predecessor

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer 12:59 am

Twenty-four years ago, audiences held bated breath as a tortured Russell Crowe roared “Are you not entertained?” to a thunderous crowd of Romans as slain gladiators lay bleeding around his feet. Nearly...

‘Anora’ will have you laughing, dancing and crying

‘Anora’ will have you laughing, dancing and crying

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer 12:56 am

“Anora” is a new, joyfully confusing, action-packed film from writer, editor and director Sean Baker. I had no expectations before watching this film and walked out of the theater completely stunned....

Review | ‘Conclave’ Successfully Blends the Historical and the Modern

Review | ‘Conclave’ Successfully Blends the Historical and the Modern

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

“Conclave,” a thriller/mystery film, had its U.S. theatrical release on Oct. 25, 2024. Edward Berger directed the film. “All Quiet on the Western Front” was Berger’s most notable credit thus...

Review | Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ isn’t what you’re expecting

Review | Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ isn’t what you’re expecting

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Gwen Stefani, America’s rule-breaking blonde bombshell pop star, has spent most of her career dominating the Billboard charts as a solo artist and with her band No Doubt. Her most recent album “Bouquet,”...

Review | Tyler, The Creator delivers heavily anticipated album ‘Chromakopia’ to incredible acclaim

Review | Tyler, The Creator delivers heavily anticipated album ‘Chromakopia’ to incredible acclaim

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Tyler, The Creator added yet another stellar project to his star-studded discography with the release of “Chromakopia,” his most recent album. Tyler, The Creator first came onto the music scene...

Jake Shane speaks during “Therapuss Live!” at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The doctor is in: Therapuss Live! with Jake Shane

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Though he’s not a licensed medical professional, Therapuss Jake Shane came to cure Pittsburgh on Saturday, Oct. 27, with “Therapuss Live!”  The event took place at the Carnegie Music Hall in...

Review | ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a movie made for nobody

Review | ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a movie made for nobody

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Despite the first film finding a core audience in incels, “Joker: Folie à Deux” refuses to commit to its status as a musical, comedy or cult film for misogynists — alienating every possible audience.  It...

Review | It’s hard to go ‘Gaga’ over ‘Harlequin’

Review | It’s hard to go ‘Gaga’ over ‘Harlequin’

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Lady Gaga has been in the public eye for over a decade, transforming from the definition of camp to pop princess to jazz partner of Tony Bennett. Her newest persona is Harlequin, shown in her concept album...

Review | ‘Megalopolis’ is Coppola at his most egotistical, narratively repugnant, creatively stimulating

Review | ‘Megalopolis’ is Coppola at his most egotistical, narratively repugnant, creatively stimulating

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

“Megalopolis” is surely bold and daring — adjectives often used to describe director Francis Ford Coppola’s films. His attempts to revolutionize filmmaking are often critically schismatic. While...

Review | Remi Wolf and Lava La Rue bring big energy to Pittsburgh on the ‘Big Ideas’ tour

Review | Remi Wolf and Lava La Rue bring big energy to Pittsburgh on the ‘Big Ideas’ tour

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor September 30, 2024

Remi Wolf kicked off her Pittsburgh show with a tribute to her name — by getting the whole crowd to howl to the sky. Wolf had a packed summer opening for Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts tour in Europe. Now...

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