If there’s one thing I learned from the movie Team America it’s that social causes should beware the well-meaning actor. In this case, Colin Farrell’s corny efforts to advocate on behalf of the homeless soccer World Cup had me thinking “Arec Baldrin” came across half-way realistic when he sought to defeat Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il […]
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Happy 50th Birthday, Jacko!
Happy birthday, Michael Jackson! You’ve hit the big 5-0… and you don’t look a day over 12! Despite all the rumors about his bizarre personal life, the man is the undisputed King of Pop… and for very good reason. Let’s take a look at the musical genius at work in perhaps his finest hour:Michael Jackson […]
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How Have I Never Seen nor Heard of this Movie Before?
It looks amazing. visit videodetective.com for more info
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Ummm…… Ew?
How was your weekend? Mine was good, I guess, except that this website was brought to my attention. It’s the website for a film called Orgasmic Birth, a documentary (propaganda-mentary?) that shows women how to achieve orgasm while giving birth to a baby. I mean, the g-spot is right there, people. Watch the preview if […]
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BREAKING NEWS – Musicfest NW Terrorists Send Another Video!
Dearest Readers-It just gets worse. When this video arrived–tied to a brick and tossed through our window–we once again assumed it was more pornography. We really have to stop falling for that. Instead, the video which you are about to see is without a doubt the most horrifying act of letter-based cruelty we have ever […]
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BREAKING NEWS – Terrorists Strike Against MusicFest NW!
The Mercury has a firm policy of no fat chicks never negotiating with terrorists. But last night there was a daring kidnapping during the Willamette Week‘s First Thursday poster show for Musicfest NW. Their precious iconic letters, seen here in happier times, were kidnapped by armed thugs, possibly some sort of jihadist sect hellbent on […]
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Bikes Vs. Cars: Video Edition
Thanks to Geno for sending me this Youtube of a code-modified Grand Theft Auto, which he appropriately describes as “so Portland right now.” Our esteemed editor, Wm. Steven Humphrey, even witnessed a near fatal collision between a biker and a tow truck this very morning. He was feet from death, personally, or so I understand.
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Dr. Horrible: Free Again for One Day Only
Today, Hulu.com is offering all three acts of Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible for one day only. If you haven’t seen Dr. Horrible yet… this is your second and final chance to do it for free! According to reports from ComicCon, a loaded Dr. Horrible DVD will soon be hitting shelves. Enjoy.
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Blind Pilot – “Go On, Say It” Video
Of the many stellar acts at PDX Pop Now!, the one band that stood out the most was Blind Pilot. Their Saturday evening outdoors set triggered a jittery energy in the crowd, unlike anything else I experienced at the festival. It felt like we are all witnessing something extremely special. But we were not alone. […]
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Jesus Made My Pickle Glow
I gotta tell you, bothers and sisters, I was feeling mighty low today. But then, Grandpa John whipped out his ugly pickle, put it into a homemade pickle sling and demonstrated the power of Christ. Believe me, friends, Grandpa John says it and I know it’s true: With the electric power of the Lord in […]
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Meet George Bush or Runaway Crying? (Choose the Second Option)
In a Little League photo-op (“Tee Ball on the South Lawn”) gone awry, a young female player was called up to shake the mighty hand of our fearless president, but instead she decided that she’d rather just panic, cry, and then ran far far away from Bush. Honestly, I’d do the same. But with more […]
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Oh, Hello MTV.
MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News Like we previously posted, MTV did indeed come to Portland. And, well, it’s decent. I sort of expected Jesse Camp to VJ the report, but instead the clip is pretty entertaining as they cover a wide variety of bands–from the basement scene to Colin Meloy–in a tasteful manner. […]