Not even snow can stay this bar from its appointed round.
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My Father’s Place Is (Almost) Always Open
Not Even Snow Can Stay This Bar from Its Appointed Round
Suzette Smith
Suzette Smith is the arts & culture editor of the Portland Mercury. Go ahead and tell her about all your food, art, and culture gripes: suzette@portlandmercury.com. Follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Letterboxd.
Posted inArts
Vision Quest‘s Adult Funnies
Did You Know Portland Has a Free Comics Newspaper?
Did you know Portland has a free comics newspaper?
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Charles Bukowski, Dirtbag Boyfriend
If Someone Buys You On Love This Week, Dump ‘Em!
If someone buys you On Love this week, dump ’em!
Posted inCannabis
Watching Charlie Kaufman Movies Stoned, Part IV: Synecdoche, New York
“I like it, I do. But I’m really concerned about dying in the fire.” In preparation for the release of Charlie Kaufman’s latest movie, Anomalisa, I’ve been rewatching ALL THE FILMS (six films) written and directed by the critically acclaimed, eccentric screenwriter (and sometimes director). I saw most them in the theater as they came […]
Posted inCannabis
Watching Charlie Kaufman Movies Stoned, Part III: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Hey, can I use your cell phone? In preparation for this weekend’s release of Charlie Kaufman’s latest movie, Anomalisa, I’ve been rewatching ALL THE FILMS (six films) written and directed by the critically acclaimed, eccentric screenwriter (and sometimes director). I saw most them in the theater as they came out, and felt okay about them—but […]
Posted inMusic
Keeping Up with Lupe Fiasco
Familiarize Yourself with His Greatest Moments
Familiarize yourself with his greatest moments.
Posted inCannabis
Watching Charlie Kaufman Movies Stoned, Part II: Adaptation and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
In preparation for this Thursday’s release of Charlie Kaufman’s latest movie, Anomalisa, I’ve been rewatching ALL THE FILMS (six films) written and directed by the critically acclaimed, eccentric screenwriter (and sometimes director). I saw most them in the theater as they came out, and felt okay about them—but this time, as I’m watching them, I’m […]
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Watching Charlie Kaufman Movies Stoned, Part I: Being John Malkovich and Human Nature
Yes, I was stoned. But that doesn’t have anything to do with it. In preparation for this Thursday’s release of Charlie Kaufman’s latest movie, Anomalisa, I’ve been rewatching ALL THE FILMS (six films) written and directed by the critically acclaimed, eccentric screenwriter (and sometimes director). I saw most them in the theater as they came […]
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PSU’s Michael N. McGregor on the Contradictory Life of Writer Robert Lax
Fordham University Press On the cover of Pure Act, Robert Lax sits in a barren room, long legs crossed, a cat held firmly on his lap. From the moment I saw that striking image, I admired it, filled with nostalgia for my earnest English major years: I originally came across Lax’s poetry while working my […]
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From Catholics to Kerouac, the Life of Robert Lax
Michael N. McGregor’s Pure Act Is a Contradictory Portrait of the Minimalist Poet
Michael N. McGregor’s Pure Act is a contradictory portrait of the minimalist poet.
Posted inComedy
Return of the Improv Comedy Monsters—Leviathan!
Oh my god these fucking stage lights!” -sea monster Last Friday night, in Old Town/Chinatown’s newly opened, moderately cavernous Siren Theater, the cast of the new show Leviathan assembled, looking limber and pumped for some improvised storytelling. One by one, they walked into the blinding stage lights. “Oh my god!” guest storyteller Stephanie Schneiderman said […]
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I <3 Peeta: Why Peeta Mallark Is the Best Hunger Game
What, are they not called Hunger Games? No, I think they are, thank you. This evening heralds the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2, the fourth and final installment of the YA dystopian novel series turned cinematic extravaganza. Everyone agrees that The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 1 sucked because it had almost no scenes with […]