The General Still Delights, 90 Years Later
The Hollywood Theatre celebrates the film’s birthday with a live score. by Robert Ham THIS YEAR, two Oregon-born landmarks of cinema are sharing a 90th birthday. It was in 1926 that the Hollywood...
View ArticleHubris, Cocaine, and the Bad Boys of War Dogs
Watch Jonah Hill get punched in the face! by Ben Coleman LIKE BLACK LICORICE or the PT Cruiser, Jonah Hill is divisive. I have friends who can’t get enough of his potty-mouthed braggadocio, and others...
View ArticleLo and Behold: The Internet of Herzog
Histories, prophecies, and Reveries of the Connected World. by Erik Henriksen “ANY SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED technology is indistinguishable from magic,” Arthur C. Clarke wrote in 1973. Four decades...
View ArticleThings to Do Music
Noteworthy shows for the week of August 17-23. by Mercury Music Staff WEDNESDAY 8/17COCO COLUMBIA, SAMA DAMS, MOOREA MASA (Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside) Read our review of Coco Columbia’s When the Birds...
View ArticlePro Wrestling for the People
A look at Portland’s underground pro wrestling scene. by Morgan Troper You never forget your first DOA match. Or your second. Or your third.I’m spending my Saturday evening in a gymnasium at the...
View ArticleMeet Buddy and Friday Hangs
The weird and wonderful Magic Society move to Portland. by Kathleen Marie THE CREATIVE FORCES behind Magic Society, Buddy and Friday Hangs make music and surrealistic video and visual art. They just...
View ArticleThe New Ben-Hur: Same Chariot Race, Way More Jesus!
The new remake tightens up the bloat of the 1959 classic, but to no avail. by Andrew Wright THE TREND towards perpetual remakes and reboots is a growing pox upon Hollywood. Okay, now that that’s out...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Trump Hires Breitbart, Parking by Phone, and Julian...
by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, BLOGTOWN! It never really mattered too much to me that you were just too damned old for me. All that really mattered was you were my boyfriend, and baby, that's...
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Hey Parents! Check Out the New Issue of True Parent!
by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey HEY PARENTS!Get psyched, because the new issue of True Parent—the magazine for diverse, working class parents who are busy as shit, and keeping it real—is on the streets NOW....
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Confused About the Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Everyone's Talking About?...
by Dirk VanderHart Measure 97 is confusing. But the monster tax measure that'll be on your November ballot, which the Merc hasn't taken a position on no matter what you've heard, is also spurring...
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Costco and Affordable Housing Were Among Offers to Buy Terminal 1
by Dirk VanderHart Leave it to Costco to try to sneak away with a bargain. Earlier this month, the Washington-based retailer wanted to plop one of its enormous members-only outlets at Terminal 1, the...
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Curtis Cook Takes His Sharp, Smart Comedy to LA
by Megan Burbank “Nothing really makes me nervous here anymore," says Curtis Cook of why he's moving to Los Angeles. "I kind of miss it.”Danny Felts“I'm so sorry,” says Curtis Cook. We’ve just met up...
View ArticleShut the Hell Up, Neighbors
by Anonymous I live in St. Johns and have some neighbors (not right next to me, but close enough) that love to hang out late into the night singing, talking, or just being loud and yelling (I heard...
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Much Beloved Drag Queen Darcelle Achieves Guinness World Record
by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey Andrew TonryAnother awesome thing about Portland? Our strong and vibrant drag community. And the most beloved leader of that community is undoubtedly Darcelle (AKA Walter...
View ArticleSavage Love Letter of the Day: Don't Throw Good Years After Bad
by Dan Savage Hope you're well. I am hoping you can give me some advice, or maybe I just need a sounding board, I will get to why that needs to be you. I was wondering though if this letter could be...
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What Trump Means By His Confusing "Mr. Brexit" Tweet
by Rich Smith Mr. Trump is currently searching for a Union Jack flag that's just as big as this U.S. flag. Please send all tips to @realDonaldTrumpAndrew Cline / Shutterstock.comSomeone let Donald...
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How to Keep Your Insufferably Hot House Cool
by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey "Oh dear lord, it's hot. I wish there was a Blogtown tip sheet for how to stay cool, and... oh. Hello."If you live in an air conditioned domicile... MOVE ON, RICHIE RICH! WE...
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Kanye West Is Opening a Life of Pablo Pop-Up Shop in Portland This Weekend
by Ciara Dolan via TwitterLast night Kanye West announced via Twitter that there are 21 Life of Pablo pop-up shops opening worldwide this weekend, and one of them is in Portland. The exact location...
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Study Group Magazine Applies a Critical Lens to Comics
by Suzette Smith The latest issue has a Dungeons & Dragons adventure theme and tons of stand-alone fantasy art.LEVON JIHANIAN | FLOATING WORLD INTERIOR SPACE (BACKGROUND)What do you put in a...
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Today in Stupid: Police Say Ryan Lochte Made Up Robbery Story To Cover Up a...
by Jennifer Campbell Have I got a story for you!Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.comSwimmer Ryan Lochte may have helped create an international incident.Police in Rio are now saying Lochte and fellow...
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