Not all wars are created equal.
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With Netflix’s War Machine, David Michôd and Brad Pitt Take on Afghanistan
Not All Wars Are Created Equal
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The Bachelorette Recap: Now with Diversity
DIVERRRRRRSIIIIIIITY! Courtesy ABC Welcome to this edition of The Bachelorette recap! For those unfamiliar with the show, the Bachelorette can best be described as a show that encourages polyamory with the ultimate end goal being monogamy. This season is highly anticipated due to the fact that it’s been in existence for over a decade and […]
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In the Spring of 1990, Twin Peaks Premiered, and My Mom Started Losing Her Mind
MIKE FORCE In the spring of 1990, two major events occurred simultaneously: Twin Peaks premiered on ABC, and my mom started losing her mind. I was 10 years old. I don’t remember being particularly upset about my parents’ divorce. It happened when I was seven, and I didn’t have any sisters or brothers to use […]
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Point: Am I The Only One Who Didn’t Like the Twin Peaks Revival?
David Lynch might have out-Lynched himself.
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Counterpoint: Am I the Only One Who Likes Feeling Uncomfortable? I Watched the New Twin Peaks And I Guess I Just Won’t Be Sleeping on Sunday Nights Anymore
SHOWTIME Though four episodes of the newly revived Twin Peaks were available last night, I only got through three. It would maybe have been none if I’d been watching alone, but luckily I have a solid Sunday night crew of fellow ladies who love Lynch to shriek along with. I’m glad for this, especially after […]
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The Twin Peaks Revival Is a Reminder of How the Original Impacted My Life
MIKE FORCE In the spring of 1990, two major events occurred simultaneously: Twin Peaks premiered on ABC, and my mom started losing her mind. I was 10 years old.
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Full of Secrets
Revisiting The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer
Revisiting The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer.
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Mystery Science Theater 3000‘s Live Show Is Coming to Portland
Attention, fans of bad movies and wisecracks: Mystery Science Theater 3000 has just announced its first-ever live tour, and one of the stops is here in Portland. MST3K‘s “Watch Out for Snakes!” tour hits the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Friday, July 28, and will bring creator Joel Hodgson, new host Jonah Heston, and robot […]
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Sure, You Could Watch Buster’s Mal Heart, Starring Mr. Robot‘s Rami Malek. Or You Could Watch Something Good (Like Mr. Robot)
Buster’s heart is fine. It’s his brain that’s giving him problems. Breaking into empty vacation homes in rural Montana and pooping in people’s cookware, Buster (Rami Malek) is evading capture from the law, but he’s also—you guessed it—on the run from his own demons. Buster sports a big Jesus-y beard, but we also see him […]
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The FDA Has Been Ordered to Watch Fox News by… Guess Who?
Fox News has been the subject of an onslaught of bad press lately—mostly of the sexual harassment variety—but that doesn’t seem to have dissuaded the Trump administration very much. We know now that Fox News is where Trump and his cronies get the bulk of their skewed information and alternative facts, which is probably why […]
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Stream Queen: Get Lost in Sense8 and The Last Kingdom, Then Make Fun of Fire Island
One of these things is not like the other… Have you been able to catch your breath? Are you up to date on The Handmaid’s Tale or The Leftovers? Have you watched all of Dear White People yet? What about Feud? It’s okay, girl. Don’t get overwhelmed. I’m behind, too. This has been a busy […]
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: “Snatch Game” Welcomes Liza Minnelli, Jasmine Masters, and Other Gay Icons
It’s the only episode you look forward to! In case you were unaware, Snatch Game is one of the most special homosexual holidays. Once a year, RuPaul asks a select group of queer people to play a drag version of Match Game, and the LGBTQITSLFA world rejoices. Many queens fumble at the challenge, spelling their […]