ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Mountain’ is best new Gorillaz yet

Written By Ethan Rowinski, For The Globe • March 4, 2026

Gorillaz has always built its best albums on massive ideas and themes.

‘The Lost Hero’ keeps pace with original series’ standard

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 4, 2026

“The Lost Hero” by Rick Riordan is the first book in the “Heroes of Olympus” series, which follows the original “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series.

‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ is a hilarious and touching ode to friendship

Written By Elle Murphy, Staff Writer • February 25, 2026

In 2007, longtime friends Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol created and starred in a comedy web series called “Nirvanna the Band the Show.”

‘Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore’ offers cozy atmosphere, meaningful themes

Written By Peyton Martin, Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 25, 2026

“Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore,” by Emily Krempholtz, is a cozy romance that focuses on healing and found family with a fantasy twist.

The next book in the ‘Nightweaver’ series adds even more to an already great storyline

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 18, 2026

“Starchaser” by R.M. Gray is the sequel to “Nightweaver,” and it packs even more of a punch than the first book.

The ‘Wuthering Heights’ movie lacks romance and enough similarities to its book counterpart

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • February 18, 2026

Ever since the early release of director Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” on Feb. 12, the adaptation has been bashed with countless scathing reviews across all platforms, from Tiktok to Rotten Tomatoes. 

Romero + Juliet: ‘A romp with a purpose’

Written By Augustín Rodriguez, For The Globe • February 18, 2026

If you’ve ever wanted to watch loosely adapted Shakespeare set in the 1980s act as a hard hitting commentary on neoliberalism and race riots, while also showing you not only humans can sing really high, but zombies too, look no further than Romero + Juliet.

‘The Black Table’ has many issues despite the fanfare

Written By Peyton Martin and Features and Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 11, 2026

Since Christmas, I have gained access to Kindle Unlimited, which gives people access to over a million books for only the price of the monthly subscription. Therefore, I decided to give one of the books...

‘The Muppet Show’ brings funny moments and great characterization

Written By Elle Murphy, Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

After 45 years, “The Muppet Show” has returned…kind of.

‘The Chief’ – A Love Letter to Pittsburgh

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

It’s early July, 1933.

Martha Graham Reborn: 100 Years Later

Written By Sky Wolff, For The Globe • February 4, 2026

Hundreds of Pittsburgh locals trekked through snow last Wednesday, Jan. 28, to witness the oldest dance company celebrate its 100-year anniversary of continuing the legacy of one of the most influential modern dance pioneers ever, Martha Graham.

Local Bands Pay Tribute to the Work of Daniel Johnston

Written By Evan Levine, For The Globe • February 4, 2026

On a frigid Friday night, with the biggest snowstorm of the last decade looming over the horizon, an audience of all ages packed Mr. Smalls Funhouse in Millvale to pay tribute to one of the most misunderstood individuals in music history, Daniel Johnston.