Japandroids escape Vancouver and invade America.
Ned Lannamann
Ned Lannamann is a writer and editor in Portland, Oregon. He writes about film, music, TV, books, travel, tech, food, drink, outdoors, and other things.
Two Paws Down
G-Force is less fun than a gerbil up the heinie.
The Best of Enchanted Forest
How one man’s dream became Oregon’s best (and most enchanting) theme
park.
Best of Enchanted Forest
Pickathon Announces Its Schedule
The Pickathon Festival (July 31-August 2) has announced its schedule, and we’ve posted it for you over on End Hits. The roots music festival will take place at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley—just 12 short miles outside of Portland—and the lineup includes bands like Blitzen Trapper, Dr. Dog, and Vetiver. Trust me when I say […]
The Anti-Supergroup
Pink Mountain is weirder than your typical all-star jam.
Mr. T Says Express Yourself
Here’s a YouTube classic you might have missed until now, as I did until my friend Val brought it to my attention this morning. (Thanks, Val!) “Hey, everybody got to wear clothes. If you don’t, you’ll get arrested.” Truer words were never spoken. “Would Calvin Klein, Bill Blass, Gloria Vanderbilt wear clothes with your name […]
Welcome to Your Life
In every generation, a little Tears for Fears must fall.
Going with Whatever Works
Woody Allen’s latest is called Whatever Works. Yep, that pretty much
sums it up.
A Bigger Kind of Kill
Despite its fantasy-movie title, Sunset Rubdown’s Dragonslayer is
surprisingly accessible and moving.
Italian Politics Ain’t Easy
Il Divo: Fun to watch, impossible to follow.
BREAKING: Fox Apologizes: “I’m sorry, sweet boy. I would never do that to you, and I would gladly accept your rose.”
From an interview with Megan Fox posted at collider.com: I feel so sad for him. That’s so terrible. That kills me… I did not know that was a child… It breaks my heart. And if you know his name, I’ll send him a personal apology. I’m horrified—I would never do that. I’m sorry, sweet boy. […]
