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2 months ago | 
pittnews.com | Kelly McPoyle |Ore Fawole
Despite its high barrier to entry for the average viewer — clocking in at a hefty 205-minute runtime — audiences are flocking to see “The Brutalist.” I am far from being part of the “movies should be shorter” camp that believes film runtimes have ballooned to absurd lengths. However, with a second half that rivals the length of a standalone feature film and the quality of a first draft destined for a straight-to-DVD release, I can’t help but wonder if the film truly needed to be that long.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Julianna Steach |Ore Fawole
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 a quarter-century later, the quote from “Gladiator” still reverberates around our popular culture — its sequel, “Gladiator II” will not leave the same lasting mark even 24 months from now, but audiences will surely be entertained. In 2000, “Gladiator” swept awards and the hearts of audiences.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Katie Hovan |Ore Fawole
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 cannot commit to anything thematically, narratively or stylistically, resulting in a dull courthouse drama awkwardly dressed up in tap shoes. Performances and standout cinematography cannot save this off-key disaster. The world was taken by storm when “Joker” was released in 2019.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Alex Kiger |Ore Fawole
“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 most of the film feels like the ramblings of your drunk great-uncle at Thanksgiving, its redeeming visual qualities and sheer audacity align it with the rest of his filmography.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Kyra McCague |Ore Fawole
Despite my fears about a spin-off show born from a minute-long viral song, Marvel’s latest addition to its TV show lineup “Agatha All Along” shows promise in its initial two episodes. Even though the lingering thought of “Why am I watching this?” remained in my mind, the show provides a fun break from the rest of the mostly draining Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | James Carter |Conor Hutchison |Ore Fawole
It is unsurprising that the behind-the-scenes drama and marketing blunders have dominated discussions of Justin Baldoni’s new film “It Ends with Us” — the lackluster direction, cinematography and writing leave audiences grasping for more. While it captures the spirit of its source material — being bad — the screen adaptation fumbles the aspects that drew fans to the book in the first place.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Conor Hutchison |Ore Fawole
Congrats! You’ve completed the hard parts of your college decision. You’ve already toiled over the Common App, thrown that uncomfortable polyester cap in the air and most importantly, decided to Hail to Pitt forever. As you get ready to move on from high school, your newest challenge is what you’re supposed to move with. Do I bring a plastic shower caddy or a fabric one? How many pairs of shoes do I need? Should I get a hamper with a strap, on wheels, handles or all of the above?
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Delaney Adams |Briana Bindus |Alex Porter |Ore Fawole
Differing opinions about the morality of gossip have stumped many about whether or not they should indulge in circulating certain information with others. This discourse has prompted many to cease their gossiping practices and question those who are frequent gossipers. After pondering on these discussions I’ve decided that, ultimately, gossip is just news, and we are all journalists tasked with making our social circles more aware and up to date on current events.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Briana Bindus |Alex Porter |Ore Fawole |Matthew Scabilloni
For college students, spring break is a chance to get away from school to either a sunny vacation spot or their hometown, relaxing with friends and family. Regardless of where students go on their time off, the weeklong break gives students a chance to escape the everyday stress of school. “It’s just time to get away,” Rachelle Huynh, a first-year student on the pre-physical therapy track, said.
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Mar 17, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Alex Porter |Ore Fawole |Matthew Scabilloni |Brian Sherry
Pitt men’s basketball had a disappointing Sunday evening, as the team failed to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee listed the Panthers as one of the first four teams out of the tournament. “I am incredibly proud of the performance, development, and fight of our team,” head coach Jeff Capel said via X.
