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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A Winged Beast
Granny Feng’s tomcat is the coolest cat in the world–he has frickin’ wings: And while “scientists” have put forth the fantastical idea that the sudden wing growth (they sprouted up in only a month’s time–with bones and everything!) is due to “genetic mutation,” Granny Feng has her own theory, namely that it is the result […]
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Twin Peaks Trivia–Aces!
Holy shit! I feel like Cliff Clavin on Jeopardy! ShanRock‘s upcoming trivia night at Peter’s 19th Hole is like a Black Lodge dream come true. From her press release: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents:CHICKADEE ON A DODGE DART: A NIGHT OF TWIN PEAKS TRIVIASaturday, Aug 2, 7 PMPeter’s 19th Hole5701 NE FremontFREE Following monthly lunar pub quizzes […]
Posted inFashion
Project Runway Wrap Up!
Last night’s episode of Project Runway was harrowing. Portland contestant Leanne Marshall ‘s “green” design did not go over well at all with the judges (including guest judge Natalie Portman): Yikes. Check out Leanne’s dress, along with the competition, here. And in case you were wondering, this leak has now proved officially false. Far from […]
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Good Morning, News!
Hurricane Dolly unleashes a one-two punch on the U.S. Mexican border. (Has anyone made the joke yet about the hurricane visiting Dollywood? Yes? Hmm… moving on…) The Olympics Committee will not allow Iraq to compete in this years games — probably because we’ve bombed all their best athletes. Public schools are considering switching to a […]
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The Girl on a Motorcycle
The only thing more prevalent this summer than film events are motorcycles. Between the dry weather and high gas prices, everyone seems to be trading their four-wheeled motorized rides for two. But practicalities aside, motorcycles are just plain hot. As was Marianne Faithfull before she broke up with Mick and decided to spend a couple […]
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Good Afternoon, Television!
Besides the fact that Portland’s own Leanne Marshall is on this season of Project Runway, there is one reason and one reason only that Erik Henriksen will be watching tomorrow night’s episode… NATALIE PORTMAN WILL BE A JUDGE. Battlestar Galactica‘s Jamie Bamber will be playing a cop on Britain’s Law & Order: UK, leaving us […]
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It’s Motherfrakking Eric Stoltz!!!
None of those chicks are actually in Caprica (OR ARE THEY?!?!), but I’m still using that image, because… well, fuck. C’mon. Because it’s that image. ANYWAY. The first trailer for the Battlestar Galactica prequel, Caprica, has gone online, and here it is. After the trailer I’ll do some bitching and moaning about why Battlestar isn’t […]
Posted inPolitics
My TV Debut
Check it out: I co-hosted Outlook Portland this past Sunday morning, with David Bragdon. We quizzed Steve Novick on his recent Senate bid, and he quizzed us on the Columbia River Crossing. In between, Bragdon and Novick talked about paradigm shifts in D.C., and whether a President Obama would usher in another one, a la […]
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Dirty, Filthy Sesame Street
So this clip is about three weeks old — which in “internet years” is what? 127? –however, it’s a goddamn hoot, so I’m dredging it up. It’s another hilarious edition of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Unnecessary Censorship” Theater, this time focusing on those dirty, filthy puppets from Sesame Street. It’s a good thing they’re bleeping this… otherwise […]
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Harry and the Potters – Tonight!
Harry and the Potters are playing tonight at the Wonder Ballroom. I’ve seen them twice before, and you just can’t beat this band for the sheer fun of their live show. (I know some of you have seen them, back me up here.) They are funny, self-aware about their goofiness, and write hooky, low-fi pop […]