FILM—In the 1980 grindhouse flick Night of the Juggler, a very young James Brolin plays an ex-cop who’s searching for his kidnapped daughter in a gritty New York City. It’s a smorgasbord of car chases, knife fights, and prostitutes with some great footage of New York at its sleaziest in this 35mm screening. SHELBY R. […]
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Commons Brewery Dinner
What could be better than a beer dinner event? A beer dinner event sponsored by Commons Brewery and held at Imperial! They’ll be putting on a special multi-course dinner featuring unique beers from the Commons Brewery and food pairings by Imperial & Portland Penny Diner’s Executive Chef and Top Chef alum Doug Adams. Check it […]
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The Bachelor Episode 8 – Hometown Zeroes
Courtesy of @bachelorABC Put the knife down Lauren. You might find this hard to believe, but drinking wine and watching The Bachelor are synonymous. And last night I figured out why: Because wine makes you drunk and being drunk makes The Bachelor pretty fun to watch. What I’m saying is I’ve gone eight weeks recapping […]
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Total Stranger-ish
I hadn’t seen you in probably 5 years and was excited to see you. You said swing by your work and we can go out to lunch and catch up on shit. I walked in, didn’t see you and decided to kill some time by browsing the wares. I asked an associate standing there where […]
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XRAY.fm Announces New Record Label, XRAY Records
Fantastic local radio station XRAY.fm is extending its reach beyond the airwaves with XRAY Records. Summer Cannibals bassist Jenny Logan and partner Maryam Hanafi Troncelliti will take the helm of the new label, with XRAY Records’ debut release slated for early spring. This first album will be a collection of material from Charlie Salas Humara […]
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Audubon Rescues Bald Eagle, Releases it at Waterfront Park; the World is Okay
Check out this video that depicts the Portland Audubon Society rescuing a big female bald eagle from a fishing line, nursing her back to health, and then releasing her in front of a gaping crowd at Waterfront Park. And then think to yourself, “Maybe this world isn’t so bad after all.” Nice work, guys.
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Savage Love Letter of the Day: Will My Sexts Come Back to Haunt Me?
I’m a 20-year-old bi girl and long term reader (your column was recommended in my Unitarian youth group!) in a happy, kinky, monogamish, long-distance relationship. I’m also an ambitious college student headed towards a mathy businessy career. My question: How worried should I be about my naked pictures? Only my partner has them, and I […]
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How to Neko Atsume: How Do I Get Gold Fish?!?!
So now you’re obsessed with Neko Atsume! Well, so is this New York Times writer: The cats do not care. They have other lives, other places to be. What brings you back, again and again, is that these semiwild creatures have decided, temporarily, to share their existence with you. You cannot collect them, merely the […]
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Five Things About The X-Files‘ Finale, “My Struggle II”
THE X-FILES Can’t quite put my finger on why, but Scully looks… different. The X-Files‘ long-awaited return came to an end last night—and, much like this season in general, it felt overstuffed and chaotic. The short version of the finale is below— :/ —but UGGGGHHH, of course I’ve got a few more thoughts. Spoilers, obviously. […]
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Register Your Damn Car, Newbie A-hole
Yes, you luuuuuuuuuv Portland. You even bought the sticker of the outline of the state of Oregon w the little green heart over Portland and slapped it on your left-rear windshield. You can’t stop talking about Portland. It’s so hip! And kooky! And so much cheaper than California! and bla bla Salt & Straw bla […]
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Priority Sneezing Area
Don’t say GOD BLESS YOU to me, honorary citizen bus rider! It was just a sneeze from dust. Your god is an imaginary being just like Santa Claus and the Easter bunny. Millions were slaughtered in his name. Genocide and colonialism were permissible God given rights for the invaders. I apologize for their wrongs I’m […]
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Good Morning, News: Fast-Rising Seas, Oracle Schemes, and Dan Staton’s Special Spreadsheets
More terrifying climate news that will nonetheless land with a thud: A new study confirms that sea levels are shooting up faster than they have in nearly 3,000 years, and that it’s because of greenhouse gas emissions. Coastal towns are already getting swallowed up by tidal flooding. Water supplies are being tainted by the encroaching […]