Category: Movies
Scary movies keep mutating
By Kimberly Smith Point Park News Service During the month of October, Halloween crazies look for ways to scare and be scared—and one of the most traditional forms of scaring comes in the horror film. Since the release of “Nosferatu” in 1922, the genre has evolved tremendously, going through themes and trends, but all keeping [...]
Local theater undergoes restoration, seeks monetary support
By Hillary Maglin Point Park News Service When The Hollywood Theater on Dormont’s Potomac Avenue opened in 1933, it was expected to be a local entertainment hotspot for the remainder of its existence. However, lack of funds forced the independent theater to close its doors to the public in 1998. After reopening and closing several [...]
Pittsburgh Filmmakers gearing up for fall exhibits
By Tinamaria Colaizzi Point Park News Service The Pittsburgh Filmmakers fall lineup includes educational artist workshops, a Marcellus Shale documentary project and two musical presentations that combine electronic and classic sounds. “This time of the year always brings the Three Rivers Film Festival, but we also have other events lined up separate from the festival”, said [...]
‘Perks’ to feature Pittsburgh talent
By Richelle Szypulski Point Park News Service Light streamed in through yellowing classroom blinds as Lexi Dripps sat in her last day of freshman English. But it wasn’t sunlight. The time was nearing 2 a.m. and instead of waiting for the bell to ring, she was anticipating a different sound to signal her freedom: “Cut.” [...]
