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Movies & TV

An “Unbound” Portland International Film Festival Features More Northwest Filmmakers Than Ever Before

Ned LannamannFebruary 27, 2020 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:37 pm

The long-running fest is making some big changes.

Movies & TV

As Disney Cracks Down on Repertory Screenings, Portland’s Independent Theaters Adapt

Erik HenriksenAugust 29, 2019 11:49 amJuly 12, 2022 8:06 pm

Die Hard 20th Century Fox / Walt Disney Studios It’s getting harder to see certain movies in Portland. Last March, Walt Disney Studios spent $71.3 billion to acquire 20th Century Fox, one of its few remaining competitors in the movie business. With one move, Disney—which already owns Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and ABC, has a controlling […]

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The Best in LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Bars, Parties, Comedy, and More

Andrew JankowskiMay 21, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:39 pm

Portland hosts a wide range of LGBTQ+ events every night of the week. Portland’s LGBTQ+ community is among America’s most vibrant and visible, where you can find everything from dance parties and comedy nights to drag bingo, drag brunch, and drag shows. No matter how you express, there’s somewhere cool and safe for you to […]

Movies & TV

How to Watch a Movie in Portland

Erik HenriksenJune 4, 2018 4:00 amAugust 22, 2022 7:53 pm

Welcome, cinema lover. While most cities are strangled by soulless multiplexes, Portland has a wealth of fantastic independent theaters. As chains like Regal dole out stale concessions, endless pre-show ads, and lousy picture and sound while jackasses light up the theater with their phones, Portland’s other, better theaters reflect and contribute to the city’s character […]