Not quite so Bad Times at the El Royale
Written By Max McAuley, For The Globe
October 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
I went into “Bad Times at the El Royale” with high hopes. In seeing the commercials, I was reminded of Quentin Tarantino's “The Hateful Eight” or even “Murder on the Orient Express” - two of my favorite movies of all time. That being said, I was not necessarily disappointed with the film...
A Star is Born, and reborn, and reborn again
Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Disclaimer: As a radical sentimentalist with a blinding affection for all things tenderhearted, you might find the following examination to be completely biased, unreasonable and even outright laughable. An additional disclaimer: If you find yourself to be one of these people, I encourage you to d...
Miller vigil at Blue Slide Park attracts thousands
Written By Nick Horwat, The Globe
September 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
On a normal day Squirrel Hill’s Blue Slide Park is full of kids sliding down a legendary slide, but on Sept. 11 it held host to thousands of people who flocked to honor a late Pittsburgh rapper. On Sept. 7 it was reported that Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller had passed away due to a suspected drug ove...
Simon, Starr parade greatness in Pittsburgh
Written By Amanda Meyers, A&E Editor
September 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
When two music legends roll into town the same week, be prepared for masterpiece-level music with a rush of nostalgia - even if you weren’t alive for those early days. Paul Simon and Ringo Starr are at different points in their musical careers. One bound for the comforts of home, while the other is eag...
Fall Out Boy visits Pittsburgh for show at PPG Paints Arena
Written By Caitlin Stoner, For The Globe
September 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, rock band Fall Out Boy made an appearance here in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Promoting their album released earlier this year, the band headed to Pittsburgh early on their list of dates for their second leg of the M A N I A Tour which started...
Paul McCartney discovers new destinations on ‘Egypt Station’
Written By Amanda Myers, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
76-year-olds can still exude sex appeal and swagger. This is made evident on Paul McCartney's 17th solo album, "Egypt Station," that has the icon talking dirty, crying out for a revolution and travelling abroad in style, all within the confines of the recording studio. After the pop shininess...
Janelle Monae demands to be heard on new singles
Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-A&E Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Janelle Monáe has so far released four singles from her upcoming album, “Dirty Computer,” out April 27. Judging by the album’s current offerings, it’s shaping up to be on par with “The ArchAndroid” and “The Electric Lady,” her previous two offerings and genuine modern classics. The f...
Summer concert season packed with a variety of acts
Written By Amanda Myers, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
We’re in the final stretch of the semester, which can only mean one thing: summer concert season is finally on the horizon. After hearing announcements on the near-daily for months, enduring scorching sunburns and heat exhaustion will soon become second nature to lovers of pop, rock and everythi...
The A&E editors pick the movies to see for the summer
Written By Nicholas Horwat and Mick Stinelli
April 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
From remakes to sequels and few original intellectual properties, summer of 2018 looks to have a stacked line up for movies. Here are some of the highlights of what to look forward to in the next few months of film. Avengers: Infinity War Yet another superhero movie coming to big screens across the globe...
Book clubs engage readers around the Pittsburgh area
Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
March 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Alex Challoner wasn’t initially planning on starting her own book club when she moved to Pittsburgh from the West Coast - she actually wanted to join one. Grace Muller didn’t plan on starting one either, but when she and a few friends gathered together to discuss “Yes Means Yes” by Jaclyn F...
Shawn Mendes surprises fans with two new singles
Written By Kayla Snyder, Co-Copy Desk Chief
March 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Shawn Mendes surprised fans with not one, but two singles last week. With two dates of March 22 and 23 posted across his Instagram and Twitter, fans were left confused as to what they would mean. Some thought one of the dates would be the leading single to his upcoming third album and the second dat...
Jack White’s newest album as scattered as his persona
Written By Amanda Myers, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
As reviews trickled in before the release of Jack White’s third solo album on Friday, one word stuck out amongst headlines: weird. If you are familiar with White and his thoughtfully constructed Tim Burton-like persona, the word doesn’t feel far off. White has never been one to stand in line with...