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Jane Jacobs Documentary at Pittsburgh Filmmakers May 12-18

Today’s blog post is a double header, I guess I should say double feature, of historic preservation information. Just in time for preservation month, the new documentary about Jane Jacobs opens in Pittsburgh this weekend and it is screening at one of Pittsburgh’s oldest neighborhood movie theaters. Last Saturday was the annual Jane’s Walk, a community walk celebrating the work of Jane Jacobs in advocating for walkable communities. Jane Jacobs is the author of the book “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” (Amazon affiliate link). The book was first published in 1961 as a response to the 1950s… Read the rest

Guide to Pittsburgh’s Independent Movie Theaters

When the weather starts heating up, sometimes the only thing to do is go inside. This season many of us will take to the air-conditioned refuge of our local megaplexes. To switch things up, I offer you a list of local independently owned theaters. Many of the theaters screen the same new releases, but also provide character and unique programming. Hollywood Theater 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont (412)563-0368 The Hollywood plays a wide variety of movies as well as special film events. Known for its Rocky Horror Picture Show performances, as well as its “Breakfast and a Movie” series (just what… Read the rest

Crafting and Storytelling – Pittsburgh Screening of "Handmade Nation"

Image by tigerlillyshop via Flickr Handmade Nation is a documentary film about the rise of all things handmade and crafty by artist and filmmaker Faythe Levine.   I first learned about this film at the Craft Congress – a meeting of craft fair organizers – that was first held in Pittsburgh in 2007.  You can read more about the Craft Congress in this New York Times article from December 16, 2007.  Again my path crossed with this film at the Art Activist & Equity symposium which was held at the New Hazlett Theater in 2008.… Read the rest

Groundhog Day at Regent Square Theater

Cover of Groundhog Day (Special Edition) Technically Groundhog day is February 2 – but Pittsburgh filmmakers is showing the film Groundhog Day this Sunday, January 24, 2010 – just in time to get you in the mood for the actual groundhog day next week.  Groundhog Day is Part four of five in the Pittsburgh Filmmakers January Sunday Night series: American Comedies. Here is the description from the Pittsburgh Filmmakers website: “The miracle is that as the movie becomes more serious, it becomes funnier.” – Stanley Fish,NYTimes Bill Murray was never more delightfully rude than in this clever film that’s still… Read the rest

Saturday Night Movies in the Park: Grease

This is a great free way to spend an evening and spend some time in one of Pittsburgh’s nicest parks. Head on over to Oakland. Grab some ice cream at Dave and Andy’s and then setting in to watch Grease at the Schenley Plaza.The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Pittsburgh Filmmakers have teamed up to show great American films on Saturday nights in August. Saturday, August 16, 2008 – Grease The film will start around 8pm More info SchenleyPlaza.org For more info on movies at Schenley Park and other movies in Pittsburgh check out the blog Mirror/Stage – Andy has a… Read the rest

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