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You've Arrived, Now What?: The Pittsburgh Community: Film

From mainstream to independent and foreign to local, you can find any movie at one of the many movie theaters in and around Pittsburgh. You can spend a lazy, summer Saturday afternoon at the Byham Theater watching a classic black and white or pack a picnic basket and blanket and watch Movies in the Parks on Wednesdays and Sundays evenings. Drive-ins still survive in PA and there are a handful in the surrounding area and within driving distance. The Fall and Spring bring a handful of film festivals to the area from Three Rivers Film Festival to the Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival.

Movie Theaters

To find out about movies and movie theaters near campus, try Yahoo Movies!. The list will give you all movie theater listings in the area. You can search by zip code (Pitt zip code 15260) or by movie title. The following list is not the complete list of theaters in the area.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers Theaters

Melwood Screening Room (412-682-4111)—Independent and Foreign Art House Films. Located in Oakland

Harris Theater (412-682-4111)—Classic, Independent and Foreign Art House Films. Located Downtown.

Regent Square Theatre (412-682-4111)—Independent and Foreign Art House Films

 

Other Independent Movie Theaters

Manor Theatre (412-422-7729)—Independent and Foreign Movies (somewhat mainstream) Located in Squirrel Hill.

Oaks Theatre in Oakmont (412) 828-6311—The schedule varies each week with only one movie showing at a time. Independent and Foreign limited releases. Throughout the year they will have viewings/discussions with the directors and actors of the movies.

 

Chain Movie Theaters

Cinemagic Squirrel Hill Theatre (412-421-7900)—Mainstream releases and limited releases. Located in Squirrel Hill.

Omnimax Theater at the Carnegie Science Center, North Side (412-237-3400)—IMAX Movie theater. Be careful if you get motion sickness; some of the movies are up-close and very realistic.

Waterworks, Fox Chapel (412-784-1402)—Mainstream releases

Loews, Waterfront (412-462-6384)—Mainstream releases, lots of movie screens. The movie theater gets really crowded and make sure you go early if it is opening night of a big movie. You can always grab a bite to eat before the movie (or after) at one of the many restaurants in the Waterfront.

Showcase Cinemas East (412-824-4424); West (412-923-2760); North (412-931-1870)—Mainstream releases

Carmike Pittsburgh (412-835-7700); Cranberry (412-772-3111), Galleria Mt. Lebanon (412-531-5551)—Mainstream releases

Film Festivals

Three Rivers Film Festival

You can indulge in every type of cinema from the US, and around the world, from famous directors and up-and-coming independent filmmakers. Features over 40 films, local premieres, visiting filmmakers, live musical events, parties and more.

Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival

Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Pittsburgh Russian Film Symposium

Carnegie Mellon Student Film Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival

Drive-In Movie Theaters

Remember back to the days of your youth when sipping on a soda and watching a movie from the back of your family station wagon at the local drive-in was all the relaxation and entertainment you needed. If drive-ins don't bring back memories from your childhood, start a new tradition this summer and visit one of the many Drive-In Theaters in the area. Most of them show new releases (double and triple features) and for a lot less than you would pay at a regular theater.

Aliquippa (Beaver County) Pennsylvania

Kane Road Drive-in (since 1954): 724-378-1970

located at 3001 Kane Road (approx. 25mi NW of Pittsburgh via Rt.60)

Open seasonally, April-October. Admission: $5 ages 12&up; $1 for ages 6-11; under 6 free.

Butler (Butler County) Pennsylvania

Pioneer Drive-in (since 1958): 724-285-3850

located on Route 8 North

Open seasonally, May - September. Admission: $5 for ages 12&up, and $2 for ages 3-11. Thursdays (Carload Nite): $10/car for all passengers.

Coraopolis (Allegheny County) Pennsylvania

Dependable Drive-in (since 1950): 412-264-7011

located at 500 Moon Clinton Road (Moon Township)

Open April-November. Admission: $5.50 for Ages 12&up; $2 ages 6-11; 5&under free.

Open 7 nites in peak summer season; do plan to arrive early Fri/Sat.

Latrobe (Westmoreland County) Pennsylvania

Hi-Way Drive-in Theatre: 724-537-7418

located on Route 30

Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County) Pennsylvania

Evergreen Drive-in (since 1947) Formerly Ruth Drive-in or Evergreen Drive-in: 724-547-2632

located off Route 119 - RR4, near Summit Street (from Route 119, take the Scottsdale exit)

Admission: $6 (12&up); $3 ages 6-11; 5 & under free.

North Vandergrift (Westmoreland County) Pennsylvania

Galaxy Drive-in (since 1995) Formerly Woodland Drive-in: 724-568-5541

located on Route 66 (aka: River Road)

More than just movies go on here ranging from July 4th weekend Dusk-to-Dawn shows, to pre-movie DJ's on summer Saturdays, plus live concerts, and classic car shows.

West Brownsville (Washington County) Pennsylvania

Malden Drive-in (since 1947) Formerly Cuppy's Drive-in: 724-785-5310

located at 380 Old National Pike Road

Double features on the weekends only. Admission: $7 per carload - covering all passengers.

Other

Pitt Program Council Movie Screenings

Shows new movies and recently released blockbusters in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room during the Spring and Fall semesters (normally Wed and Sat screenings). Unless otherwise noted all films are $2 for Pitt students with a valid ID and $3 for guests of Pitt students.

Cinema in the Park

The City or Pittsburgh shows movies in Schenley Park (and other parks, see web site for details) throughout the summer on Wednesdays and Sunday Evenings. The movies start at sundown but you can always go early and listen to the local band that plays one hour before the movie. Don't forget a blanket.

Be an Extra!

If you're tired of watching movies and want to be in them as an extra, check out this link. All you need is a recent picture of yourself and some patience and you could be an extra in a film made in Pittsburgh.