Movie Madness Archives - Portland Mercury

Portland Nostalgia and Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing

Thom Hilton’s new short film paints a portrait of our city that we actually recognize.

by Suzette Smith July 1, 2026 7:04 pmJuly 2, 2026 7:23 am

It’s been a minute since we’ve seen the Portland that’s depicted in Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing. Compared to the president’s incendiary descriptions or Laika’s idyllic stop-motion fantasy, the dreamy 30-minute short film paints a portrait of the Rose City that this critic has actually seen in real […]

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.

Mercury Movie Madness: March Madness Edition!

Bobby RobertsFebruary 27, 2020 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:37 pm

Check out these March Madness video picks!

Mercury Movie Madness: This February, Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday with Our Picks at Movie Madness!

Robert HamJanuary 30, 2020 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:37 pm

Goddammit, Dennis.

The True Horror of the Holidays: Check Out the Mercury’s December Picks at Movie Madness!

Suzette SmithDecember 5, 2019 4:00 amDecember 1, 2025 9:50 pm

They kill David Bowies, don’t they?

Behold the Scorsese Cinematic Universe: Check out the Mercury’s November Picks at Movie Madness!

Ned LannamannOctober 24, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:38 pm

Perhaps there are still a few gems in the MSCU gauntlet you have yet to acquire.

Happy Herzog-tober! Check out the Mercury’s October Picks at Movie Madness!

Erik HenriksenSeptember 26, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:38 pm

What? “Herzog-tober” is totally a thing.

Back to School: Check Out the Mercury’s September Shelf at Movie Madness!

Erik HenriksenAugust 29, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:38 pm

Go back to school with the Mercury’s September video picks! (And Rodney Dangerfield.)

Go to the MOON with the Mercury’s July Picks at Movie Madness!

Erik HenriksenJune 20, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:38 pm

Revisiting humankind’s first trip to the MOON—now featuring obelisks and moon-men!

Westerns with Noodles, Dinosaurs, and Mount Hood: Check Out the Mercury’s June Video Picks at Movie Madness!

CK DolanMay 23, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:39 pm

Underrated westerns with noodles, dinosaurs, and Mount Hood.

I Found the Best—or Maybe Just the Weirdest—Videos at Movie Madness

Ben ColemanDecember 6, 2018 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:40 pm

Movie Madness’ rarities offer a very… special glimpse into film history.

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 […]