Coco, the new Pixar film that’s set in Mexico during Dia de los Muertos, handles the subject of death with humor, lightness, and depth. The “Coco” in question is the oldest living relative of the film’s young protagonist, Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), but the story is driven by Miguel’s passion for becoming a musician—and […]
Jenni Moore
Jenni Moore is a former music editor and hip-hop columnist and current freelancer at The Portland Mercury. She also writes about comedy, cannabis, movies, TV, and her hatred of taxidermy.
Posted inVisual Art
Intisar Abioto’s Latest Exhibition Affirms Portland’s Diverse Black Community
Intisar Abioto Photographer, dancer, and writer Intisar Abioto is a Tennessee native who moved to Portland in 2010 with her mother and sisters (one of whom is singer/songwriter Amenta Abioto). Abioto loved what Portland had to offer in terms of food and bike culture, but found herself wondering where all the Black people were—that’s partly […]
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Infinite Black Portlands
Intisar Abioto’s Latest Exhibition Affirms Portland’s Diverse Black Community
Intisar Abioto’s latest exhibition affirms Portland’s diverse Black community.
Posted inHoliday
Copy Chief Jenni Moore’s Wish List
It’s the Mercury staff wish list—and we’re very greedy.
Posted inMovies & TV
Pixar’s Coco Tackles Mortality with Humor and Depth
Finally, a Children’s Film About a Bunch of Dead People!
Finally, a children’s film about a bunch of dead people!
Posted inComedy
Ilana Glazer and Phoebe Robinson’s “Yaaas Queen Yaaas” Comedy Tour Comes to Portland
YQY Comedy Tour There aren’t enough column inches to accommodate all the adoring words I have for comediennes (and BFFs) Ilana Glazer and Phoebe Robinson. Glazer is the co-creator and co-star of my favorite TV comedy Broad City, and Robinson hosts two of my most-listened WNYC podcasts: 2 Dope Queens and Sooo Many White Guys. […]
Posted inComedy
All Hail the “Yaaas Queen Yaaas” Comedy Tour
Ilana Glazer and Phoebe Robinson’s Beautiful Friendship Comes to Portland
Ilana Glazer and Phoebe Robinson’s beautiful friendship comes to Portland.
Posted inMusic
All Hail Lizzo
JABARI JACOBS I typically like to use this column to focus on Portland hip-hop, but I have to break my own rule when an artist as dope as Lizzo comes to town. The positive feelings her music gives me are so rare and pure that I just can’t get enough of her magic—she’s like the […]
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Damian Lillard’s New LP Confirmed Proves It’s Peak “Dame Time”
Damian Lillard holds a unique position in Portland’s hip-hop community. Not only is he the Portland Trail Blazers’ beloved starting point guard, he’s also the best rapper in the NBA. Unsurprisingly, he’s having no trouble exceeding expectations, both as a lyricist and as a supportive force within the scene. Since last summer, Lillard has sold […]
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Sneaker Wave
Record Review: Dame D.O.L.L.A., Confirmed
The latest in Portland hip-hop.
Posted inArts
Joe Hagan on the Rise of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone
Sticky Fingers: A Crawl Through Rock and Roll Journalism and American History
Sticky Fingers: A crawl through rock ’n’ roll journalism and American history.